Head of Engineering (Director/VP) - VC Backed Startups
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 shaping the future of technology across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We are 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
