SignalFire
Principal Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups
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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/yr – $270,000/yr
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Principal Software Engineer roles at VC‑backed startups. We partner with top early‑stage companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We’re looking to connect with outstanding front‑end, back‑end, and full‑stack engineers excited about driving technical strategy, shaping architecture, and building scalable full‑stack applications at high‑growth startups. By joining the Talent Network your profile will be shared with portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early‑stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
Who Should Join?
Passionate about architecting scalable, high‑performance full‑stack applications.
Excited to lead technical decision‑making and mentor engineering teams.
Experienced in designing end‑to‑end systems, from modern front‑end UIs to robust back‑end services.
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Define and drive technical architecture, best practices, and full‑stack development strategy.
Design, build, and maintain scalable, high‑performance applications across the front‑end and back‑end.
Develop APIs, microservices, and cloud‑native solutions to support large‑scale applications.
Optimize performance, security, and reliability across the application stack.
Work closely with founders, product managers, and engineering teams to align business and technology goals.
Establish and lead code review, testing, and deployment best practices.
Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering a strong engineering culture.
Common Qualifications
8+ years of experience in full‑stack development, with a strong record of technical leadership.
Expertise in front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) and back‑end frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI).
Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with distributed systems, high‑availability architectures, and event‑driven designs.
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java.
Strong background in CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
Experience in mentoring engineers and leading large‑scale technical projects.
Technologies You Might Work With
Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI.
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis.
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (App Engine, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
Other Tools: GraphQL, REST APIs, 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 full‑stack engineering roles in our portfolio.
Compensation Range: $170,000 – $270,000
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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/yr – $270,000/yr
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Principal Software Engineer roles at VC‑backed startups. We partner with top early‑stage companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We’re looking to connect with outstanding front‑end, back‑end, and full‑stack engineers excited about driving technical strategy, shaping architecture, and building scalable full‑stack applications at high‑growth startups. By joining the Talent Network your profile will be shared with portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early‑stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
Who Should Join?
Passionate about architecting scalable, high‑performance full‑stack applications.
Excited to lead technical decision‑making and mentor engineering teams.
Experienced in designing end‑to‑end systems, from modern front‑end UIs to robust back‑end services.
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Define and drive technical architecture, best practices, and full‑stack development strategy.
Design, build, and maintain scalable, high‑performance applications across the front‑end and back‑end.
Develop APIs, microservices, and cloud‑native solutions to support large‑scale applications.
Optimize performance, security, and reliability across the application stack.
Work closely with founders, product managers, and engineering teams to align business and technology goals.
Establish and lead code review, testing, and deployment best practices.
Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering a strong engineering culture.
Common Qualifications
8+ years of experience in full‑stack development, with a strong record of technical leadership.
Expertise in front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) and back‑end frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI).
Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with distributed systems, high‑availability architectures, and event‑driven designs.
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java.
Strong background in CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
Experience in mentoring engineers and leading large‑scale technical projects.
Technologies You Might Work With
Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI.
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis.
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (App Engine, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
Other Tools: GraphQL, REST APIs, 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 full‑stack engineering roles in our portfolio.
Compensation Range: $170,000 – $270,000
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