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

SignalFire • New York, NY

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About The Position

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Head of Engineering (Director/VP) Roles at VC-Backed Startups. This is not an application for a specific job, but a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring Engineering leaders. SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We’re looking to connect with exceptional Heads of Engineering (Director/VP-level leaders) who are excited about building and scaling engineering teams, driving technical vision, and leading 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed