The talent here is the best I've worked with - People Team Vanta Employee Review

5.0
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you're looking for a place to do meaningful work alongside genuinely talented people, with leadership that cares about getting it right — Vanta is a strong bet. The CEO is exceptional: thoughtful, principled, and sets the tone for the culture. That quality carries through the org. The people here are the best at what they do, and working alongside that caliber of talent makes you better too. The performance bar is high, and it's matched by a culture (and leadership) that cares about doing the right thing both for its customers and its employees.

Cons

Like any high-growth startup, prioritization is a constant struggle. There's always more to do than time to do it, and you have to be comfortable with that ambiguity. There are late nights from time to time, though it's worth noting that management doesn't drive or expect that.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great salary, I work on a team that has excellent balance. I get recognized when I do good work.

Cons

Company has a big focus on AI, but not sure we’re all marching in the same direction and often doesn’t feel like a good use of resources.

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2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

* Remote-first culture with flexibility. * Competitive market-rate compensation.

Cons

* **Too many layers of management.** There are excessive management layers that often create bottlenecks and encourage micromanagement instead of empowering employees to better serve customers and build great products. * **Lack of investment in IC.** Many teams remain understaffed, resulting in consistently high workloads. Burnout is common, and employees are frequently expected to take on responsibilities well beyond their role and pay band without recognition. * **"Flexible PTO" doesn't feel truly flexible.** While the company advertises flexible PTO, in practice there appears to be an informal limit/fake. Taking around three weeks or more of PTO can draw leadership attention, and it can feel like using the benefit may negatively affect performance reviews, even when work expectations are met. This discourages employees from taking the time off they need to recharge.

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