SignalFire
Head of Engineering (Director/VP) - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Head of Engineering (Director/VP) - VC Backed Startups
Compensation Range: $180,000 - $300,000 per year. We partner with top early‑stage startups exploring AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We are looking to connect with exceptional Heads of Engineering (Director/VP‑level leaders) who are excited about building and scaling engineering teams, driving technical vision, and leading execution at high‑growth startups. Who Should Join Passionate about scaling engineering teams, processes, and technology in high‑growth environments. Experienced in technical strategy, execution, and organizational leadership. Excited to partner with founders and executives to drive product and business impact. Typical Roles & Responsibilities Build and scale high‑performing engineering teams, hiring and developing top technical talent. Define and drive technical strategy, execution, and long‑term roadmap alignment with business objectives. Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices for scalable, reliable systems. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Own engineering operations, ensuring high‑velocity product development and delivery. Establish engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps best practices. Collaborate with founders, product, and business teams to shape company‑wide strategic direction. Drive cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams. Lead initiatives for performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency. Common Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years in leadership roles. Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in high‑growth startup environments. Expertise in backend, full‑stack, or infrastructure development with modern cloud technologies. Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Track record of hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent. Ability to balance hands‑on technical leadership with high‑level strategic decision‑making. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering execution, and product development lifecycles. Experience in venture‑backed startups or fast‑scaling technology companies. Technologies You Might Work With Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, 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. To apply, email talentnetwork@signalfire.com or submit through SignalFire.
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Compensation Range: $180,000 - $300,000 per year. We partner with top early‑stage startups exploring AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We are looking to connect with exceptional Heads of Engineering (Director/VP‑level leaders) who are excited about building and scaling engineering teams, driving technical vision, and leading execution at high‑growth startups. Who Should Join Passionate about scaling engineering teams, processes, and technology in high‑growth environments. Experienced in technical strategy, execution, and organizational leadership. Excited to partner with founders and executives to drive product and business impact. Typical Roles & Responsibilities Build and scale high‑performing engineering teams, hiring and developing top technical talent. Define and drive technical strategy, execution, and long‑term roadmap alignment with business objectives. Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices for scalable, reliable systems. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Own engineering operations, ensuring high‑velocity product development and delivery. Establish engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps best practices. Collaborate with founders, product, and business teams to shape company‑wide strategic direction. Drive cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams. Lead initiatives for performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency. Common Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4 years in leadership roles. Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in high‑growth startup environments. Expertise in backend, full‑stack, or infrastructure development with modern cloud technologies. Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Track record of hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent. Ability to balance hands‑on technical leadership with high‑level strategic decision‑making. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering execution, and product development lifecycles. Experience in venture‑backed startups or fast‑scaling technology companies. Technologies You Might Work With Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, 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. To apply, email talentnetwork@signalfire.com or submit through SignalFire.
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