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 Vice Presidents of Engineering who are excited about leading and scaling engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and aligning technology with business growth 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 engineering executives who are:
✔ Passionate about scaling engineering organizations and delivering high-impact technical solutions
✔ Experienced in building world-class engineering teams and optimizing engineering execution
✔ Excited to work closely with founders and executives to shape company strategy
Lead and scale engineering teams, hiring and developing top technical talent
Define and execute engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals
Drive technical vision, product architecture, and infrastructure scalability
Oversee engineering operations, delivery timelines, and process improvements
Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and innovation
Partner with product, design, and go-to-market teams to drive business impact
Implement best practices in software development, security, and DevOps
Manage budgets, resource planning, and technical roadmaps
Ensure engineering processes enable fast iteration while maintaining quality and reliability
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many VP of Engineering roles in our network look for:
12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
Proven track record of scaling engineering teams from startup to growth stage
Experience leading distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration
Deep expertise in technical architecture, software development methodologies, and cloud infrastructure
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, product development cycles, and engineering execution frameworks
Ability to align engineering initiatives with business objectives and revenue growth
Experience working with VC-backed startups or high-growth technology companies
Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Node.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda), GCP (GKE, Cloud Run), Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Databases & Storage: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
Other Tools: GraphQL, REST APIs, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
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 executive 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
