Head of Engineering (Director/VP) - VC Backed Startups

Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Head of Engineering (Director/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. Who Should Join? Passionate about scaling engineering teams, processes, and technology in high-growth environments Experienced in technical strategy, execution, and organizational leadership Excited to partner with founders and executives to drive product and business impact Typical Roles & Responsibilities Build and scale high-performing engineering teams, hiring and developing top technical talent Define and drive technical strategy, execution, and long-term roadmap alignment with business objectives Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices for scalable, reliable systems Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Own engineering operations, ensuring high-velocity product development and delivery Establish engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps best practices Collaborate with founders, product, and business teams to shape company-wide strategic direction Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams Lead initiatives for performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency Common Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in leadership roles Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in high-growth startup environments Expertise in backend, full-stack, or infrastructure development with modern cloud technologies Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Track record of hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level strategic decision-making Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering execution, and product development lifecycles Experience in venture-backed startups or fast-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 #J-18808-Ljbffr SignalFire