SignalFire
Director of Engineering - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Director of Engineering - VC Backed Startups
Organizational Context
– SignalFire partners with 200+ early‑stage VC‑backed startups. We are looking for Directors of Engineering who are passionate about scaling engineering teams, setting technical vision, and driving execution in high‑growth environments.
Base Pay Range $190,000 - $280,000/year
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and scale engineering teams, ensuring strong hiring, mentorship, and team development
Define and execute engineering strategy aligning with product and business goals
Partner with founders and executives to shape technical vision and long‑term roadmap
Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices to build scalable and reliable systems
Develop and implement engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and operational excellence
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive cross‑functional collaboration with product, design, and business teams
Optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency across engineering initiatives
Common Qualifications
8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in leadership roles
Experience managing teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments
Expertise in backend and/or full‑stack development with modern languages and frameworks
Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience leading engineering operations, security, and DevOps best practices
Proven ability to hire, retain, and develop world‑class engineering talent
Strong understanding of Agile, Kanban, and engineering execution methodologies
Experience in early‑stage startups or rapidly scaling tech 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 leadership roles in our portfolio.
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– SignalFire partners with 200+ early‑stage VC‑backed startups. We are looking for Directors of Engineering who are passionate about scaling engineering teams, setting technical vision, and driving execution in high‑growth environments.
Base Pay Range $190,000 - $280,000/year
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and scale engineering teams, ensuring strong hiring, mentorship, and team development
Define and execute engineering strategy aligning with product and business goals
Partner with founders and executives to shape technical vision and long‑term roadmap
Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices to build scalable and reliable systems
Develop and implement engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and operational excellence
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive cross‑functional collaboration with product, design, and business teams
Optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency across engineering initiatives
Common Qualifications
8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in leadership roles
Experience managing teams in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments
Expertise in backend and/or full‑stack development with modern languages and frameworks
Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience leading engineering operations, security, and DevOps best practices
Proven ability to hire, retain, and develop world‑class engineering talent
Strong understanding of Agile, Kanban, and engineering execution methodologies
Experience in early‑stage startups or rapidly scaling tech 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 leadership roles in our portfolio.
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