Signalfire LLC
Engineering Lead / Technical Lead - VC Backed Startups
Signalfire LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Engineering Lead / Technical Lead 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
Engineering Leads and Technical Leads
who are excited about
leading teams, driving technical strategy, and building scalable 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?
We're looking for engineers who are: Passionate about
leading engineering teams while remaining hands-on in development
Experienced in
driving technical architecture and software engineering best practices
Excited to
mentor engineers and improve team productivity through leadership
Typical Roles & Responsibilities Lead
technical decision-making and architectural strategy
for engineering teams Balance
hands-on coding
with
team leadership and mentorship Build and maintain
scalable, high-performance applications
across front-end, back-end, or full-stack systems Collaborate with
product managers, designers, and leadership
to align technology with business needs Define and enforce
engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD pipelines Help
hire, mentor, and grow engineering teams , fostering a strong technical culture Optimize
system performance, scalability, and security Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
engineering lead and technical lead
roles in our network look for:
6+ years of experience
in software engineering, with leadership experience Strong expertise in
backend frameworks
(Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot) and/or
front-end frameworks
(React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) Experience with
databases
(PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) Proficiency in
cloud platforms
(AWS, GCP, Azure) and
containerization tools
(Docker, Kubernetes) Strong coding skills in
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java Experience leading
cross-functional teams
and collaborating with leadership on technical roadmaps Background in
performance optimization, distributed systems, and software scalability Familiarity with
DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions 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 engineering leadership roles in our portfolio.
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
Engineering Leads and Technical Leads
who are excited about
leading teams, driving technical strategy, and building scalable 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?
We're looking for engineers who are: Passionate about
leading engineering teams while remaining hands-on in development
Experienced in
driving technical architecture and software engineering best practices
Excited to
mentor engineers and improve team productivity through leadership
Typical Roles & Responsibilities Lead
technical decision-making and architectural strategy
for engineering teams Balance
hands-on coding
with
team leadership and mentorship Build and maintain
scalable, high-performance applications
across front-end, back-end, or full-stack systems Collaborate with
product managers, designers, and leadership
to align technology with business needs Define and enforce
engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD pipelines Help
hire, mentor, and grow engineering teams , fostering a strong technical culture Optimize
system performance, scalability, and security Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
engineering lead and technical lead
roles in our network look for:
6+ years of experience
in software engineering, with leadership experience Strong expertise in
backend frameworks
(Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot) and/or
front-end frameworks
(React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) Experience with
databases
(PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) Proficiency in
cloud platforms
(AWS, GCP, Azure) and
containerization tools
(Docker, Kubernetes) Strong coding skills in
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java Experience leading
cross-functional teams
and collaborating with leadership on technical roadmaps Background in
performance optimization, distributed systems, and software scalability Familiarity with
DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions 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 engineering leadership roles in our portfolio.