SignalFire
Founding Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Founding Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
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Founding Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
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SignalFire This range is provided by SignalFire. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding Back-end Software 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
Backend Engineers
who are excited about joining high-growth startups as
founding team members.
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
backend architecture and scalable distributed systems
Excited about joining early-stage startups and working directly with founders
Interested in
building APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend systems with a focus on scalability and performance Develop high-performance APIs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures Optimize databases and data pipelines for reliability and efficiency Collaborate with founders to define technical strategy and align it with business goals Ensure backend infrastructure is secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and infrastructure management
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
founding backend engineering
roles in our network look for:
3+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with a proven track record of shipping production systems Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot) Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) and data modeling Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools Experience in early-stage startups or lean teams is a plus
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.
Compensation Range: $170K - $250K
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Join to apply for the
Founding Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
role at
SignalFire Founding Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Founding Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups (Senior/Staff)
role at
SignalFire This range is provided by SignalFire. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding Back-end Software 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
Backend Engineers
who are excited about joining high-growth startups as
founding team members.
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
backend architecture and scalable distributed systems
Excited about joining early-stage startups and working directly with founders
Interested in
building APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend systems with a focus on scalability and performance Develop high-performance APIs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures Optimize databases and data pipelines for reliability and efficiency Collaborate with founders to define technical strategy and align it with business goals Ensure backend infrastructure is secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and infrastructure management
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
founding backend engineering
roles in our network look for:
3+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with a proven track record of shipping production systems Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot) Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) and data modeling Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools Experience in early-stage startups or lean teams is a plus
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.
Compensation Range: $170K - $250K
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SignalFire by 2x Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in
San Francisco, CA . San Francisco, CA $112,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day ago Software Engineer, Deployment & Observability
San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$250,000.00 20 hours ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00 3 days ago Frontend Software Engineer - University Graduate 2025
San Mateo, CA $120,000.00-$280,000.00 41 minutes ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$215,000.00 18 hours ago San Francisco, CA $30,000.00-$220,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $145,000.00-$225,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $172,000.00-$203,000.00 5 days ago Redwood City, CA $120,000.00-$190,000.00 5 days ago San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $145,000.00-$225,000.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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