SignalFire
Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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 $200,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
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?
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
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.
Compensation Range: $200K - $350K
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Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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 $200,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr
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?
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
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.
Compensation Range: $200K - $350K
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