Director of Engineering - VC Backed Startups

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Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Director of Engineering 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
Directors of Engineering
who are excited about
leading teams, scaling engineering organizations, and driving technical execution
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 leaders who are: Passionate about
scaling engineering teams and building high-growth startup cultures Experienced in
technical strategy, people management, and driving execution Excited to
mentor and develop engineers while maintaining technical excellence Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and scale
engineering teams, ensuring strong hiring, mentorship, and team development
Define and execute
engineering strategy , aligning with product and business goals
Partner with founders and executives to shape
technical vision and long-term roadmap
Oversee
architecture, infrastructure, and best practices
to build scalable and reliable systems
Develop and implement
engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and operational excellence
Foster a
culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive
cross-functional collaboration
with product, design, and business teams
Optimize
performance, security, and cost efficiency
across engineering initiatives
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many
director of engineering
roles in our network look for: 8+ years of experience
in software engineering, with at least
3+ years in leadership roles
Experience managing
teams of engineers
in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Expertise in
backend and/or full-stack development
with modern languages and frameworks
Strong knowledge of
scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience leading
engineering operations, security, and DevOps best practices
Proven ability to
hire, retain, and develop world-class engineering talent
Strong understanding of
Agile, Kanban, and engineering execution methodologies
Experience in
early-stage startups or rapidly scaling technology companies
Technologies You Might Work With:
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
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.
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Location:
San Francisco
Job Type:
FullTime

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