[Remote] Engineering Manager, AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vanta is dedicated to helping businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a rapidly scaling team focused on transforming Vanta into an AI-first platform, managing projects that automate audit readiness and enhance customer experiences.ResponsibilitiesBuild and scale a high-performing team, hiring strategically to fill skill gaps as the team growsCoach, mentor, and create an environment where your team can do their best work and deliver for the businessSet direction and guide technical strategy for AI agent and downmarket products, ensuring long-term value aligned with Vanta's business prioritiesPartner closely with product, design, and AI platform teams to ship customer-facing AI features that automate audit work while maintaining human-in-the-loop controlsChampion best practices for applied AI, including prompt engineering, RAG, agentic frameworks, and quality evaluationNavigate rapid change and ambiguity with adaptability, iterating quickly on roadmaps as the team's charter and direction evolveSkills2+ years of experience managing technical teams of 4-8+ engineersProven track record as a strong individual contributor before transitioning to management, with hands-on applied AI experienceDeep knowledge of building LLM-backed products, including experience with prompting, RAG, agent frameworks, and quality hill-climbingExperience in fast-paced, startup environments; founder background or YC experience is a strong plusStrong adaptability and comfort with ambiguity—you can quickly iterate on roadmaps without too much attachment as priorities evolveExcellent collaboration and influencing skills across engineering, product, design, and cross-functional teamsFamiliarity with Vanta's tech stack (TypeScript, React, Node.js) or willingness to ramp quicklyOpen 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 impactBenefitsIndustry-competitive salary and equityComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parentsHealth & wellness stipendRemote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipendCommuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC officeFamily planning benefitsMatching 401(k) contribution with immediate vestingFlexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time11 company-paid holidaysVirtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!Company OverviewVanta is a trust management platform that automates compliance and risk management. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://vanta.com.Company H1B SponsorshipVanta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2026, 23 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 10 in 2022, 3 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.