Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire • San Francisco, CA

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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 AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We are looking to connect with exceptional Staff Backend Engineers excited about building scalable, high-performance systems at early-stage 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

• 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
• Experienced in optimizing databases, building cloud-native applications, and scaling backend systems

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

What This Job Offers

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