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Signalfire LLC

Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups

Signalfire LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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 talentnetwork@signalfire.com. 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.

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