Signalfire LLC
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - VC Backed Startups
Signalfire LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 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
Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
who are excited about
leading technology strategy, building high-performing engineering organizations, and driving innovation
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 technology leaders who are: Passionate about
driving technical vision, innovation, and execution at a startup
Experienced in
building and scaling world-class engineering teams and architectures
Excited to
partner with founders and executives to shape product and business strategy
Typical Roles & Responsibilities Define and execute
technology strategy, architecture, and product roadmap Build and scale
engineering teams, hiring and developing top-tier technical talent Lead
technical innovation, research, and implementation of emerging technologies Oversee
software development, infrastructure, and scalability for long-term growth Foster a
culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration Partner with
investors, board members, and company leadership
to align technology with business goals Ensure
security, compliance, and risk management best practices
are in place Manage
technical budgets, resource allocation, and product development cycles Act as a
key technical spokesperson
for the company with customers, partners, and the press Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
CTO
roles in our network look for:
12+ years of experience
in software engineering, with
5+ years in technical leadership roles Proven track record of
scaling technology organizations from early-stage to growth Experience leading
distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration Deep expertise in
software architecture, cloud computing, and product development lifecycles Strong understanding of
venture-backed startup dynamics, fundraising, and investor relations Ability to
align technology initiatives with business growth, revenue, and market strategy Experience working with
high-growth technology companies or VC-backed startups 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 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 CTO 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
Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
who are excited about
leading technology strategy, building high-performing engineering organizations, and driving innovation
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 technology leaders who are: Passionate about
driving technical vision, innovation, and execution at a startup
Experienced in
building and scaling world-class engineering teams and architectures
Excited to
partner with founders and executives to shape product and business strategy
Typical Roles & Responsibilities Define and execute
technology strategy, architecture, and product roadmap Build and scale
engineering teams, hiring and developing top-tier technical talent Lead
technical innovation, research, and implementation of emerging technologies Oversee
software development, infrastructure, and scalability for long-term growth Foster a
culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration Partner with
investors, board members, and company leadership
to align technology with business goals Ensure
security, compliance, and risk management best practices
are in place Manage
technical budgets, resource allocation, and product development cycles Act as a
key technical spokesperson
for the company with customers, partners, and the press Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
CTO
roles in our network look for:
12+ years of experience
in software engineering, with
5+ years in technical leadership roles Proven track record of
scaling technology organizations from early-stage to growth Experience leading
distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration Deep expertise in
software architecture, cloud computing, and product development lifecycles Strong understanding of
venture-backed startup dynamics, fundraising, and investor relations Ability to
align technology initiatives with business growth, revenue, and market strategy Experience working with
high-growth technology companies or VC-backed startups 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 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 CTO roles in our portfolio.