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SignalFire

Staff Front-End Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Staff Front-End Software Engineer – VC Backed Startups Join to apply for the Staff Front-End Software Engineer – VC Backed Startups role at SignalFire.

Base Pay Range $170,000.00/yr – $250,000.00/yr

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network 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 Staff Front‑End Engineers who are excited about leading front‑end development efforts and scaling web applications 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 building and optimizing web applications for scale and performance

Excited about owning front‑end architecture and driving UI/UX best practices

Experienced in leading front‑end projects and mentoring junior engineers

Roles & Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, high‑performance front‑end applications

Lead efforts to improve web performance, accessibility, and user experience

Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to create seamless, intuitive UIs

Define and implement front‑end architecture, component libraries, and design systems

Optimize state management, API integrations, and front‑end workflows

Establish best practices for front‑end development, testing, and CI/CD pipelines

Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers

Common Qualifications

5+ years of experience in front‑end development, with a strong track record of shipping high‑quality web applications

Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte)

Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+)

Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets

Knowledge of state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, MobX)

Familiarity with server‑side rendering (Next.js, Nuxt.js) and static site generation

Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and security best practices

Proficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, and front‑end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

Experience working in early‑stage startups or high‑growth environments

Technologies You Might Work With

Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt.js

Styling & UI: CSS, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, Material UI, Chakra UI

State Management: Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, MobX

APIs & Data Handling: REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Firebase, Apollo Client

Tooling & Performance: Vite, Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Prettier, Lighthouse

Testing & Deployment: Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Storybook, GitHub Actions, Netlify, Vercel

Cloud & DevOps: AWS Amplify, Firebase, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes

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 front‑end engineering roles in our portfolio.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SignalFire by 2x.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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