Staff Software Engineer, Foundations - CAN

Proven track record leading platform migration initiatives (v1→v2 architecture transitions) while maintaining backward compatibility and system availability

Strong command of streaming and queuing infrastructure (Kafka or equivalent), including partitioning strategy, consumer group semantics, redelivery, and idempotency.

Deep industry experience in distributed systems and data pipeline engineering, with demonstrated experience designing and operating systems at enterprise scale (terabyte-scale ingestion, high-throughput event processing)

Fluency in both relational and document data modeling at scale (Postgres and MongoDB), including query planning, connection pooling, and online schema change on large, continuously written tables.

Experience collaborating with engineering leadership to define multi-quarter technical roadmaps and drive them through to delivery

Solid AWS fundamentals and comfort operating in TypeScript and Node.

Able to articulate complex systems tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences and bring cross-functional partners along on long-horizon technical decisions

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

What you can expect as a Vanta’n: Industry-competitive salary and equity 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage Pension contribution 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness stipend Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend Flexible work hours and location 21 days of Vacation Time and 80 hours of Sick Leave 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

Industry-competitive salary and equity

100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage

Pension contribution

16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

Health & wellness stipend

Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend

Flexible work hours and location

21 days of Vacation Time and 80 hours of Sick Leave

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

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