Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups (San Francisco)

Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups

Join to apply for the Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups role at SignalFire

Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups

Join to apply for the Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups role at SignalFire

This range is provided by SignalFire. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

Join SignalFires Talent Network for Vice President of Engineering (VP) Roles at VC-Backed Startups
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.
Were looking to connect with exceptional Vice Presidents of Engineering who are excited about leading and scaling engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and aligning technology with business growth at high-growth startups. By joining SignalFires 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.
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 AI/ML talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to
Who Should Join?
Were looking for engineering executives who are:
Passionate about scaling engineering organizations and delivering high-impact technical solutions
Experienced in building world-class engineering teams and optimizing engineering execution
Excited to work closely with founders and executives to shape company strategy
Typical Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and scale engineering teams, hiring and developing top technical talent
• Define and execute engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals
• Drive technical vision, product architecture, and infrastructure scalability
• Oversee engineering operations, delivery timelines, and process improvements
• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and innovation
• Partner with product, design, and go-to-market teams to drive business impact
• Implement best practices in software development, security, and DevOps
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and technical roadmaps
• Ensure engineering processes enable fast iteration while maintaining quality and reliability
  

Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many VP of Engineering roles in our network look for:

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
• Proven track record of scaling engineering teams from startup to growth stage
• Experience leading distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep expertise in technical architecture, software development methodologies, and cloud infrastructure
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, product development cycles, and engineering execution frameworks
• Ability to align engineering initiatives with business objectives and revenue growth
• Experience working with VC-backed startups or high-growth 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), GCP (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 SignalFires Talent Ecosystem.
• We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
• If theres a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
• No match yet? Well keep your profile on file for future engineering executive roles in our portfolio.
  

Compensation Range: $200K - $350K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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