Staff Software Engineer, Core Platform
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Requirements
- Deep industry experience with expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure systems, or backend architecture.
- Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives spanning multiple quarters and teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Mastery in system design (specific skills not stated).
- Experience working closely with product engineering, security, and leadership (implied but not explicitly required as a qualification or certification).
- Ability to mentor senior engineers and influence architecture across teams for platform reliability, operability, and developer experience.
- Knowledge of AWS services such as ECS, Fargate, Lambda, MongoDB optimization, event-driven architecture (implied by the job responsibilities but not explicitly stated in qualifications).
- Experience with FedRAMP-aligned infrastructure or compliance requirements for enterprise and regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Deep industry experience with expertise in platform engineering, infrastructure systems, or backend architecture
- Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives spanning multiple quarters and teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Mastery in system design, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure (AWS), with demonstrated experience building and scaling platform systems that serve internal engineering teams
- Experience with containerized deployments (e.g. ECS, Fargate), database management (MongoDB preferred), security hardening practices and thinking in terms of platform level abstractions and UX for developers, not just underlying infrastructure
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across the organization, consistently upleveling teams and presenting effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong technical foundation in modern backend technologies; experience with TypeScript, Node.js, event-driven architecture and GraphQL is a plus
- What you can expect as a Vanta’n:
- Industry-competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
- 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
- Health & wellness stipend
- Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
- Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Benefits
- Cash Range $238K – $280K • Offers Equity • This role is also eligible for medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.
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