Engineering Manager, Vanta for Government

What you’ll do as a Engineering Manager at Vanta:

Build and grow a high-performing team: lead, coach, and develop engineers while hiring strategically, closing gaps in team composition, and raising the bar on quality and delivery

Drive execution across the government product roadmap: deliver against multi-quarter initiatives spanning core compliance workflow features, FedRAMP/CMMC/NIST-specific capabilities, and integrations designed for government vendors and customers

Partner closely with Product and Design to define what gets built and in what order — translating ambiguous, early-stage requirements from design partners into focused engineering plans

Navigate the realities of a 0→1 build environment: manage scope, sequencing, and cross-functional dependencies while maintaining team momentum and delivery velocity

Establish the engineering operating rhythms, standards, and practices that will scale with the product as the team and customer base grow

How to be successful in this role:

Have 3+ years of professional experience in a full-time engineering management role, with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop engineers of varying seniority levels

Have a strong technical foundation - ideally as a former senior engineer - with the ability to engage meaningfully on architecture, system design, and technical tradeoffs

Have experience in early-stage or 0→1 product environments where requirements evolve quickly and judgment about what to build carries real consequences

Have experience in a regulated industry such as fintech or healthcare; FedRAMP, CMMC, or government domain experience is a plus, but not required

Have a track record of hiring, onboarding, and ramping engineers effectively, with demonstrated success building team cohesion and a strong engineering culture

Have delivered complex, multi-quarter initiatives with cross-functional dependencies, balancing near-term customer impact with long-term platform investments

Are a clear communicator who can align engineers, product managers, and design partners around a shared technical direction

Are a strong decision-maker who effectively balances ambiguity, available data, speed, and quality

Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work — demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact

Work Authorization Requirements:

You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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 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

Family planning benefits

Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting

Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time

11 company-paid holidays

Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!

Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney