Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups
About The Position
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Staff Backend Engineer 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 talent. SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups across various sectors like AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We are looking to connect with exceptional Staff Backend Engineers interested in building scalable, high-performance systems at early-stage startups. Joining the Talent Network will share your profile with our portfolio companies, providing visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a track record of building scalable systems
- Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
- Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong coding skills in Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about building backend architectures, APIs, and scalable distributed systems
- Excited about joining early-stage startups and working on high-performance backend infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services
- Develop scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures
- Optimize databases, caching layers, and event-driven architectures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define backend strategy and align it with business goals
- Ensure backend systems are secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient
- Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and system monitoring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
