SignalFire
Head of Engineering (Director/VP) - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Head of Engineering (Director/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. 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. 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 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, GCP, 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), 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 engineering leadership roles in our portfolio.
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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. 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 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, GCP, 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), 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 engineering leadership roles in our portfolio.
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