SignalFire
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Engineering Manager 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
Engineering Managers
who are excited about
leading teams, driving technical execution, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture
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 leaders who are: Passionate about
growing and managing high-performing engineering teams Excited to
balance hands-on technical leadership with team development Experienced in
driving engineering execution, strategy, and delivery at scale Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and
manage a team of engineers , ensuring strong collaboration and execution
Drive
technical roadmaps, sprint planning, and project delivery
in alignment with business goals
Foster a culture of
mentorship, feedback, and continuous learning
within the engineering team
Collaborate with
product, design, and leadership teams
to shape engineering priorities
Own
hiring, onboarding, and performance management
for engineers
Ensure best practices in
code quality, security, scalability, and DevOps processes
Provide
technical guidance and architectural leadership , while empowering engineers to own solutions
Improve
engineering workflows, CI/CD, and deployment automation
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
engineering manager
roles in our network look for: 5+ years of experience
in software engineering, with
1+ years in a leadership role
Experience
managing small to mid-sized teams
in high-growth environments
Strong technical background in
backend, full-stack, or infrastructure engineering
Experience leading teams working with
modern frameworks and cloud-native architectures
Proficiency in
Agile, Kanban, or other software development methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to
balance business needs with technical execution
Experience hiring and developing
engineers at different experience levels
Background in
early-stage startups or rapidly scaling engineering teams
is a plus
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 leadership 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
Engineering Managers
who are excited about
leading teams, driving technical execution, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture
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 leaders who are: Passionate about
growing and managing high-performing engineering teams Excited to
balance hands-on technical leadership with team development Experienced in
driving engineering execution, strategy, and delivery at scale Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and
manage a team of engineers , ensuring strong collaboration and execution
Drive
technical roadmaps, sprint planning, and project delivery
in alignment with business goals
Foster a culture of
mentorship, feedback, and continuous learning
within the engineering team
Collaborate with
product, design, and leadership teams
to shape engineering priorities
Own
hiring, onboarding, and performance management
for engineers
Ensure best practices in
code quality, security, scalability, and DevOps processes
Provide
technical guidance and architectural leadership , while empowering engineers to own solutions
Improve
engineering workflows, CI/CD, and deployment automation
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
engineering manager
roles in our network look for: 5+ years of experience
in software engineering, with
1+ years in a leadership role
Experience
managing small to mid-sized teams
in high-growth environments
Strong technical background in
backend, full-stack, or infrastructure engineering
Experience leading teams working with
modern frameworks and cloud-native architectures
Proficiency in
Agile, Kanban, or other software development methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to
balance business needs with technical execution
Experience hiring and developing
engineers at different experience levels
Background in
early-stage startups or rapidly scaling engineering teams
is a plus
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 leadership roles in our portfolio.
#J-18808-Ljbffr