Engineering Manager – Government

Vanta

. Lead, coach, and develop engineers .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $224,000 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in engineering management, with a focus on developing teams, driving execution in compliance-focused product environments, and delivering complex initiatives. Proficient in managing cross-functional dependencies and fostering a cohesive engineering culture while ensuring alignment with product and design priorities.

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Engineering ManagementCompliance Frameworks (FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST)Team Development and CoachingCross-Functional CollaborationDecision-Making in Ambiguous Situations

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Hard Skills

System DesignArchitecture EngagementTechnical Tradeoffs0→1 Product DevelopmentCompliance Automation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCuriosityWillingness to LearnSound Judgment

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryFintechHealthcareGovernment DomainEngineering Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop engineers
Hire strategically, close gaps in team composition, and raise the bar on quality and delivery
Drive execution across the government product roadmap
Deliver multi-quarter initiatives spanning core compliance workflow features, FedRAMP/CMMC/NIST-specific capabilities, and integrations
Partner with Product and Design to define priorities and translate evolving design-partner requirements into engineering plans
Manage scope, sequencing, and cross-functional dependencies in a 0→1 build environment
Establish engineering operating rhythms, standards, and scalable practices
Build the compliance platform serving government vendors, federal agencies, and SLED organizations
Help automate compliance work across FedRAMP, CMMC, and NIST frameworks and strengthen customers’ security posture

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience in a full-time engineering management role
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop engineers of varying seniority levels
Strong technical foundation, ideally as a former senior engineer
Ability to engage meaningfully on architecture, system design, and technical tradeoffs
Experience in early-stage or 0→1 product environments
Experience in a regulated industry such as fintech or healthcare
FedRAMP, CMMC, or government domain experience is a plus, but not required
Track record of hiring, onboarding, and ramping engineers effectively
Demonstrated success building team cohesion and a strong engineering culture
Experience delivering complex, multi-quarter initiatives with cross-functional dependencies
Ability to balance near-term customer impact with long-term platform investments
Clear communication skills to align engineers, product managers, and design partners around a shared technical direction
Strong decision-making skills in ambiguous situations
Openness to using AI to amplify skills and strengthen work
Curiosity, willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
80 hours of Sick Time
11 company-paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events