Engineering Lead / Technical Lead - VC Backed Startups

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Engineering Lead / Technical Lead 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

Engineering Leads and Technical Leads

who are excited about

leading teams, driving technical strategy, and building scalable 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

leading engineering teams while remaining hands-on in development Experienced in

driving technical architecture and software engineering best practices Excited to

mentor engineers and improve team productivity through leadership Typical Roles & Responsibilities

Lead

technical decision-making and architectural strategy

for engineering teams

Balance

hands-on coding

with

team leadership and mentorship

Build and maintain

scalable, high-performance applications

across front-end, back-end, or full-stack systems

Collaborate with

product managers, designers, and leadership

to align technology with business needs

Define and enforce

engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD pipelines

Help

hire, mentor, and grow engineering teams , fostering a strong technical culture

Optimize

system performance, scalability, and security

Common Qualifications

While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many

engineering lead and technical lead

roles in our network look for: 6+ years of experience

in software engineering, with leadership experience

Strong expertise in

backend frameworks

(Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot) and/or

front-end frameworks

(React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte)

Experience with

databases

(PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)

Proficiency in

cloud platforms

(AWS, GCP, Azure) and

containerization tools

(Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong coding skills in

JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java

Experience leading

cross-functional teams

and collaborating with leadership on technical roadmaps

Background in

performance optimization, distributed systems, and software scalability

Familiarity with

DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions

Technologies You Might Work With:

Languages & Frameworks:

JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI

Databases:

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis

Cloud & DevOps:

AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (App Engine, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Other Tools:

GraphQL, REST APIs, WebSockets, 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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