Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups

Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups

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Vice President of Engineering (VPE) - VC Backed Startups

role at

SignalFire

Base pay range

$200,000.00 / yr - $350,000.00 / yr

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Vice President of Engineering (VP) 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

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.

Typical Roles & Responsibilities

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

Common Qualifications

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

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 : Postgre, 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 executive roles in our portfolio.

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