Director of Engineering

Summary

Join Vanta, a company dedicated to securing the internet and protecting consumer data, as their Director of Engineering. You will lead and grow a dynamic engineering organization focused on maturing their Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) product. This pivotal role involves driving innovation, scaling high-performing teams, and shaping the technical future of Vanta's products. You will lead multiple teams, identify and realize strategies delivering significant value, and guide technical strategy. Collaboration with design, product, and GTM teams is crucial to building and launching best-in-class products. Building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, with deep experience working on complex products in a high growth environment
• Passion for leading, coaching and building an inspired team through setting vision, unlocking potential, and driving compassionate accountability
• Business acumen paired with an understanding of how to drive step change results through product innovation
• Strong decision maker who effectively balances ambiguity, available data, speed, and quality
• Effective communicator and story-teller. Able to influence cross functional stakeholders and at all levels
• Operates at multiple altitudes, from developing vision and strategy to driving execution

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams to deliver results consistently and sustainably while holding a high bar for execution and quality
• Independently identify and realize strategies that deliver significant value to our customers and business
• Guide technical strategy, ensuring that your teams are delivering long-term value aligned with Vanta’s business priorities
• Partner closely with your respective Design, Product and GTM counterparts to build best in class products and bring them to market
• Build a best-in-class engineering team. Coach, mentor and create an environment where your team can do their best work and deliver for the business
• Play an integral role in influencing and shaping Vanta’s engineering culture and strategy

Benefits

• Industry-competitive compensation
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours and location
• Open PTO policy
• 11 paid holidays in the US
• Offices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney