Vanta

Senior Data Scientist

Vanta$135K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, Product Analyst, or Analytics Engineer in a business context
  • Strong SQL and Python (or R) skills, with a solid grasp of statistics and machine learning
  • Proficient in designing experiments and predictive models for data-driven product insights
  • Experience in building and managing scalable data frameworks on cloud platforms like Snowflake and dbt
  • Adept at data visualization techniques and tools
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics tools and workflows
  • Deep understanding of product analytics and B2B SaaS growth metrics

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain product data assets using dbt, Snowflake, and modern infrastructure
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance insight generation and automate data analysis
  • Define and refine measurement frameworks concerning product performance and customer experience
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product strategy based on data insights
  • Shape Vanta's analytics strategy alongside emerging data platform capabilities
  • Conduct executive reviews, translating complex analyses into actionable business recommendations

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity offerings
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with premiums covered for most plans
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Health and wellness stipend provided
  • Remote workspace and cellphone stipends available
  • Commuter benefits for SF and NYC office employees
  • Family planning benefits included
  • Matching 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO and 80 hours of sick time per year
  • 11 company-paid holidays
  • Virtual team-building activities and inclusive company events
  • Global offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney
Full Job Description
Our Data and Analyticsteam is currently looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join us!

You'll be responsible for laying the foundation for a best-in-class business analytics function. You'll partner closely with our business stakeholders to ensure that our analytics stack and processes meet the business needs today with an eye towards the future.

What you'll do as a Senior Data Scientist at Vanta:
  • Build and maintain trusted product data assets using dbt, Snowflake, and modern analytics infrastructure
  • Leverage AI-powered analytics tools and data agents (e.g., Snowflake Cortex) to accelerate insight generation, automate repeatable analysis, and scale decision-making
  • Define and evolve measurement frameworks for product health, customer lifecycle, and AI-powered product experiences
  • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Customer Success to influence product strategy through data
  • Help define Vanta's analytics strategy and AI measurement practices as our product and data platform evolve
  • Lead executive analytics reviews, translating complex analyses into clear recommendations that drive company decisions


How to be successful in this role:
  • 4+ years of experience working with data as a Data Scientist, Product Analyst, or Analytics Engineer in an applied business setting
  • Strong foundation in SQL, Python (or R), statistics, and machine learning
  • Experience designing and evaluating experiments, predictive models, and other statistical analyses to inform product decisions
  • Experience building scalable data assets, metrics, and analytical frameworks on modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, dbt)
  • Deep experience with data visualization
  • Experience using modern AI-assisted analytics tools or LLM-powered workflows to accelerate analysis and improve decision making
  • Deep understanding of product analytics, customer behavior, and B2B SaaS growth metrics
  • Experience partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Customer Success throughout the product lifecycle
  • Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business problems into meaningful analytical frameworks and actionable recommendations
  • Passion for building reusable analytical systems that increase organizational leverage rather than one-off analyses
  • 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.


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


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About Vanta

Vanta is a software company that provides automated security and compliance solutions for businesses. The company's platform offers a range of services, including risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and security audits. Vanta's platform is designed to help businesses manage their security and compliance needs more efficiently and effectively. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Vanta
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017
Revenue
$1 million

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