SignalFire
Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, New York, New York, us, 10261
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Staff Backend 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 Backend Engineers
who are excited about
building scalable, high-performance systems
at early-stage 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 backend architectures, APIs, and scalable distributed systems Excited about joining early-stage startups and working on
high-performance backend infrastructure Experienced in
optimizing databases, building cloud-native applications, and scaling backend systems Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain
high-performance backend services
Develop
scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures
Optimize databases, caching layers, and event-driven architectures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
define backend strategy
and align it with business goals
Ensure backend systems are
secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient
Establish
best practices
for software development, DevOps, and system monitoring
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
staff backend engineering
roles in our network look for: 5+ years of experience
in backend development, with a track record of building scalable systems
Expertise in
backend frameworks
(Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
Strong experience with
databases
(PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
Proficiency with
cloud platforms
(AWS, GCP, Azure) and
containerization tools
(Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong coding skills in
Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
Technologies You Might Work With:
Languages & Frameworks:
Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, Spring Boot
Databases:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
Cloud & DevOps:
AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (Cloud Run, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Other Tools:
REST APIs, GraphQL, 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 backend engineering 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
Staff Backend Engineers
who are excited about
building scalable, high-performance systems
at early-stage 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 backend architectures, APIs, and scalable distributed systems Excited about joining early-stage startups and working on
high-performance backend infrastructure Experienced in
optimizing databases, building cloud-native applications, and scaling backend systems Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain
high-performance backend services
Develop
scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures
Optimize databases, caching layers, and event-driven architectures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
define backend strategy
and align it with business goals
Ensure backend systems are
secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient
Establish
best practices
for software development, DevOps, and system monitoring
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
staff backend engineering
roles in our network look for: 5+ years of experience
in backend development, with a track record of building scalable systems
Expertise in
backend frameworks
(Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
Strong experience with
databases
(PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
Proficiency with
cloud platforms
(AWS, GCP, Azure) and
containerization tools
(Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong coding skills in
Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
Technologies You Might Work With:
Languages & Frameworks:
Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, Spring Boot
Databases:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
Cloud & DevOps:
AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (Cloud Run, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Other Tools:
REST APIs, GraphQL, 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 backend engineering roles in our portfolio.
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