Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Head of Engineering (Director/VP) Roles at VC-Backed Startups This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring Engineering leaders. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to At
SignalFire , we partner with
top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.
We're looking to connect with exceptional
Heads of Engineering (Director/VP-level leaders) who are excited about
building and scaling engineering teams, driving technical vision, and leading execution at high-growth startups . By joining SignalFire's Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into
exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
Who Should Join? We're looking for leaders who are:
? Passionate about
scaling engineering teams, processes, and technology in high-growth environments ? Experienced in
technical strategy, execution, and organizational leadership ? Excited to
partner with founders and executives to drive product and business impact Typical Roles & Responsibilities - Build and scale high-performing engineering teams, hiring and developing top technical talent
- Define and drive technical strategy, execution, and long-term roadmap alignment with business objectives
- Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices for scalable, reliable systems
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Own engineering operations, ensuring high-velocity product development and delivery
- Establish engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps best practices
- Collaborate with founders, product, and business teams to shape company-wide strategic direction
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams
- Lead initiatives for performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency
Common Qualifications While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
Head of Engineering (Director/VP-level) roles in our network look for:
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in leadership roles
- Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in high-growth startup environments
- Expertise in backend, full-stack, or infrastructure development with modern cloud technologies
- Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure)
- Track record of hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent
- Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level strategic decision-making
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering execution, and product development lifecycles
- Experience in venture-backed startups or fast-scaling technology companies
Technologies You Might Work With: - Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Node.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda), Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Cloud Run), Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Databases & Storage: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
- Other Tools: GraphQL, REST APIs, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
What Happens Next? - Submit your application to join SignalFire's Talent Ecosystem.
- We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
- If there's a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
- No match yet? We'll keep your profile on file for future engineering leadership roles in our portfolio.
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