SignalFire
Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Join SignalFire's 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.
We're 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 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 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 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 executive 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
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 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 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 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 executive roles in our portfolio.