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SignalFire

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 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. We’re looking to connect with exceptional

Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)

who are excited about

leading technology strategy, building high-performing engineering organizations, and driving innovation

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. 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 talentnetwork@signalfire.com. Who Should Join?

We’re looking for technology leaders who are:

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Passionate about

driving technical vision, innovation, and execution at a startup Experienced in

building and scaling world-class engineering teams and architectures Excited to

partner with founders and executives to shape product and business strategy Typical Roles & Responsibilities

Define and execute

technology strategy, architecture, and product roadmap

Build and scale

engineering teams, hiring and developing top-tier technical talent

Lead

technical innovation, research, and implementation of emerging technologies

Oversee

software development, infrastructure, and scalability for long-term growth

Foster a

culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration

Partner with

investors, board members, and company leadership

to align technology with business goals

Ensure

security, compliance, and risk management best practices

are in place

Manage

technical budgets, resource allocation, and product development cycles

Act as a

key technical spokesperson

for the company with customers, partners, and the press

Common Qualifications

While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many

CTO

roles in our network look for: 12+ years of experience

in software engineering, with

5+ years in technical leadership roles

Proven track record of

scaling technology organizations from early-stage to growth

Experience leading

distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration

Deep expertise in

software architecture, cloud computing, and product development lifecycles

Strong understanding of

venture-backed startup dynamics, fundraising, and investor relations

Ability to

align technology initiatives with business growth, revenue, and market strategy

Experience working with

high-growth technology companies or VC-backed startups

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 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 CTO roles in our portfolio.

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