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 [email protected].
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
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
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
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
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.
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What We Do
SignalFire is the first venture capital firm built like a technology company to better solve for the needs of founders. The core of its value-add is Beacon, the AI engine SignalFire has been refining since the firm's launch in 2013. Beacon tracks more than 600 million employees and 80 million companies to guide the fund’s investing and assist portfolio companies with scaling their teams and revenue. SignalFire also helps early-stage founders navigate the toughest parts of building a company at every stage, with expert advisors, 100 skill-building workshops a year, and an in-house team of recruiters, data scientists, PR experts, and go-to-market leaders. With over $2.1 billion in assets under management, SignalFire focuses on investing from seed to scale. The firm’s key sectors include AI/ML, developer tools, B2B SaaS, healthcare, cybersecurity, and consumer. https://www.signalfire.com/disclosures
