SignalFire
Founding Backend Software Engineer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, New York, New York, us, 10261
Founding Backend Software Engineer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups
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Founding Backend Software Engineer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups
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SignalFire
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Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding Back-end Software Engineer 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
Backend Engineers
who are excited about joining high-growth startups as
founding team members.
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 backend architecture and scalable distributed systems
Excited about joining early‑stage startups and working directly with founders
Interested in building APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend systems with a focus on scalability and performance
Develop high‑performance APIs, microservices, and cloud‑based architectures
Optimize databases and data pipelines for reliability and efficiency
Collaborate with founders to define technical strategy and align it with business goals
Ensure backend infrastructure is secure, fault‑tolerant, and cost‑efficient
Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and infrastructure management
Common Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with a proven track record of shipping production systems
Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) and data modeling
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code tools
Experience in early‑stage startups or lean teams is a plus
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.
Compensation Range: $170K - $250K
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Founding Backend Software Engineer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups
role at
SignalFire
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 $170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding Back-end Software Engineer 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
Backend Engineers
who are excited about joining high-growth startups as
founding team members.
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 backend architecture and scalable distributed systems
Excited about joining early‑stage startups and working directly with founders
Interested in building APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend systems with a focus on scalability and performance
Develop high‑performance APIs, microservices, and cloud‑based architectures
Optimize databases and data pipelines for reliability and efficiency
Collaborate with founders to define technical strategy and align it with business goals
Ensure backend infrastructure is secure, fault‑tolerant, and cost‑efficient
Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and infrastructure management
Common Qualifications
3+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with a proven track record of shipping production systems
Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) and data modeling
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code tools
Experience in early‑stage startups or lean teams is a plus
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.
Compensation Range: $170K - $250K
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