SignalFire
Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups
Join SignalFire as a Staff Backend Software Engineer working with VC‑backed early‑stage startups.
Base pay range:
$170,000.00 / yr – $250,000.00 / yr
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain high‑performance backend services
Develop scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures
Optimize databases, caching layers, and event‑driven architectures
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define backend strategy and align it with business goals
Ensure backend systems are secure, fault‑tolerant, and cost‑efficient
Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and system monitoring
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in backend development, with a track record of building scalable systems
Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong coding skills in Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code tools
Technologies You Might Work With
Languages & Frameworks: Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, Spring Boot
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (Cloud Run, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Other Tools: REST APIs, GraphQL, 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 backend engineering roles in our portfolio.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Base pay range:
$170,000.00 / yr – $250,000.00 / yr
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain high‑performance backend services
Develop scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures
Optimize databases, caching layers, and event‑driven architectures
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define backend strategy and align it with business goals
Ensure backend systems are secure, fault‑tolerant, and cost‑efficient
Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and system monitoring
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in backend development, with a track record of building scalable systems
Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong coding skills in Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code tools
Technologies You Might Work With
Languages & Frameworks: Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, Spring Boot
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), GCP (Cloud Run, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Other Tools: REST APIs, GraphQL, 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 backend engineering roles in our portfolio.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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