Staff Frontend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Staff Front-End 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 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@. Who Should Join? We're looking for engineers who are: 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 Typical 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 While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many staff front-end engineering roles in our network look for: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr