Staff Software Engineer - GRC, Program Definition

Vanta; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead technical strategy and drive complex initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product decisions while working closely with engineering leadership. You will manage a portfolio of initiatives, promote engineering excellence, and mentor a talented team. With a focus on building reliable systems and improving processes, this position is perfect for those with over 10 years of experience in software development. Join a diverse team dedicated to securing the internet and empowering companies with continuous compliance solutions.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Pension Contributions

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Hours

PTO

Holidays

Virtual Events

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of industry experience in software engineering.
• Proven leadership in complex technical initiatives.
• Strong system design and software architecture skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large technical projects for high-performance systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project success.
• Mentor engineers and foster a strong engineering culture.

Skills

Frontend Development

Database Management

Distributed Systems

API Development

AI Solutions

System Design

Software Architecture

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - Security & Compliance Frameworks

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About Vanta

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe security should be monitored and verified continuously, empowering companies to practice better security and demonstrate compliance easily. Our team is talented and diverse; some have prior security experience, while others have succeeded without it.

Since our inception, we've achieved product-market fit and monetized effectively, experiencing rapid growth. This presents unique opportunities for engineers to grow and contribute to a scaling company.

Learn more on our Vanta Engineering Blog.

Team and Product

The GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) organization develops and maintains Vanta's core offerings, supporting enterprise customers and enabling seamless integration with existing security and compliance programs to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Role Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will drive technical strategy, lead complex initiatives, and influence product and organizational decisions. Your role combines hands-on development, leadership, strategic planning, and cross-team collaboration, working closely with engineering leadership and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead large technical projects for building reliable, high-performance, and customizable systems.
• Manage a portfolio of initiatives across multiple quarters for sustained impact.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project completion without direct management responsibilities.
• Make strategic technical decisions aligning with long-term success and organizational goals.
• Promote engineering excellence by improving processes and practices.
• Guide teams through technical challenges, balancing tradeoffs and resolving conflicts.
• Address product, technical, and operational challenges with effective solutions.
• Mentor engineers and model collaborative behaviors to foster a strong engineering culture.

Success Criteria

• Over 10 years of industry experience with expertise in areas like frontend, databases, distributed systems, APIs, or AI.
• Proven leadership in complex initiatives and organizational process improvements.
• Strong system design and software architecture skills with a focus on balancing technical and practical considerations.
• Experience building SaaS products for startup and enterprise markets.
• Expertise in creating 0→1 products and solving large-scale challenges.
• Leadership and mentorship skills to elevate team performance.
• Excellent communication skills for influencing technical decisions across the organization.

Benefits

US-based roles include competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, parental leave, wellness stipends, 401(k) matching, flexible hours, open PTO, holidays, and office locations in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney.

Canada-based roles offer competitive salary and equity, health benefits, pension contributions, paid parental leave, stipends, flexible hours, PTO, holidays, and virtual events.

Additional Information

Vanta is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. We share transparent pay ranges and base offers on multiple factors, including location, experience, and skills.

About Vanta

Founded in 2018 to address security challenges, Vanta automates security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and more. Our goal is to make security continuous and transparent, helping thousands of companies build trust through real-time security management.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development