Signalfire LLC
Founding Frontend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
Signalfire LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Founding 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
Founding Front-End Engineers
who are excited about
building and scaling user-centric applications
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 exceptional user experiences and modern web applications
Excited about joining early-stage startups and working directly with founders Interested in shaping
front-end architecture, performance, and design systems
Typical Roles & Responsibilities Design and develop
scalable, high-performance front-end applications Build
intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging UI/UX experiences Optimize
front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness Collaborate with
product designers, backend engineers, and founders
to align on vision and execution Develop
component libraries and reusable front-end architecture
for scalable applications Implement and maintain
state management, API integrations, and client-side logic Define
best practices for front-end development, code quality, and UI testing Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
founding front-end engineering
roles in our network look for:
3+ years of experience
in front-end development, with a strong track record of shipping user-facing products 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) 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 startup environments
or small, fast-moving teams is a plus 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.
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
Founding Front-End Engineers
who are excited about
building and scaling user-centric applications
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 exceptional user experiences and modern web applications
Excited about joining early-stage startups and working directly with founders Interested in shaping
front-end architecture, performance, and design systems
Typical Roles & Responsibilities Design and develop
scalable, high-performance front-end applications Build
intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging UI/UX experiences Optimize
front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness Collaborate with
product designers, backend engineers, and founders
to align on vision and execution Develop
component libraries and reusable front-end architecture
for scalable applications Implement and maintain
state management, API integrations, and client-side logic Define
best practices for front-end development, code quality, and UI testing Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
founding front-end engineering
roles in our network look for:
3+ years of experience
in front-end development, with a strong track record of shipping user-facing products 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) 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 startup environments
or small, fast-moving teams is a plus 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.