Principal Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups
About The Position
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 Engineering talent. SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology across various sectors including AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. They are looking to connect with exceptional Principal Front-End, Back-End, and Full Stack Engineers who are excited about driving technical strategy, shaping architecture, and building scalable full stack applications at high-growth startups. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with their portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in full stack development, with a strong record of technical leadership
- Expertise in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) and back-end frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI)
- Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with distributed systems, high-availability architectures, and event-driven designs
- Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java
- Strong background in CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code tools
- Experience in mentoring engineers and leading large-scale technical projects
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about architecting scalable, high-performance full stack applications
- Excited to lead technical decision-making and mentor engineering teams
- Experienced in designing end-to-end systems, from modern front-end UIs to robust back-end services
Responsibilities
- Define and drive technical architecture, best practices, and full stack development strategy
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications across the front-end and back-end
- Develop APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions to support large-scale applications
- Optimize performance, security, and reliability across the application stack
- Work closely with founders, product managers, and engineering teams to align business and technology goals
- Establish and lead code review, testing, and deployment best practices
- Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering a strong engineering culture
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Principal
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