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SignalFire

Staff Frontend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Staff Front-End Engineer 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

Staff Front-End Engineers

who are excited about

leading front-end development efforts and scaling web applications

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 engineers who are: Passionate about

building and optimizing web applications for scale and performance Excited about

owning front-end architecture and driving UI/UX best practices Experienced in

leading front-end projects and mentoring junior engineers Typical Roles & Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications

Lead efforts to

improve web performance, accessibility, and user experience

Collaborate with

design, product, and backend teams

to create seamless, intuitive UIs

Define and implement

front-end architecture, component libraries, and design systems

Optimize

state management, API integrations, and front-end workflows

Establish

best practices for front-end development, testing, and CI/CD pipelines

Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers

Common Qualifications

While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many

staff front-end engineering

roles in our network look for: 5+ years of experience

in front-end development, with a strong track record of shipping high-quality web applications

Deep expertise in

modern JavaScript frameworks

(React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte)

Strong proficiency in

HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+)

Experience integrating with

RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets

Knowledge of

state management libraries

(Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, MobX)

Familiarity with

server-side rendering (Next.js, Nuxt.js) and static site generation

Strong understanding of

web performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and security best practices

Proficiency with

version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, and front-end testing frameworks

(Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

Experience working in

early-stage startups or high-growth environments

Technologies You Might Work With:

Languages & Frameworks:

JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt.js

Styling & UI:

CSS, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, Material UI, Chakra UI

State Management:

Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, MobX

APIs & Data Handling:

REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Firebase, Apollo Client

Tooling & Performance:

Vite, Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Prettier, Lighthouse

Testing & Deployment:

Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Storybook, GitHub Actions, Netlify, Vercel

Cloud & DevOps:

AWS Amplify, Firebase, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes

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 front-end engineering roles in our portfolio.

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