Staff Backend Software Engineer – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

SignalFire’s talent network connects Staff Backend Engineers with VC-backed startups. Designing scalable APIs, cloud architectures, and high-performance distributed systems.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building scalable backend systems using frameworks such as Node.js and Django, while ensuring security and performance. Proficient in cloud services like AWS and GCP, with strong experience in database management and containerization tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Backend DevelopmentNode.js FrameworkDatabase ManagementCloud ServicesContainerization Tools

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentNode.jsDjangoFlaskRuby on RailsFastAPISpring BootPostgreSQLMySQLPython

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

MicroservicesAPIsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesDevOpsCI/CD

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDjangoDockerDynamoDBFlaskGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNode.jsPostgresPythonRedisRubyRuby on RailsSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Staff Backend Engineer roles at VC-backed startups rather than applying for one specific job
Build scalable, high-performance backend systems at early-stage startups
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
Submit an application to SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem
SignalFire reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may share profiles with portfolio companies
SignalFire talent partners or startup leaders may contact matched candidates
Keep unmatched profiles on file for future backend engineering roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of backend development experience with a track record of building scalable systems
Expertise in backend frameworks including Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, and Spring Boot
Strong experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis
Proficiency with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes containerization tools
Strong coding skills in Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity offered
Profile visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities
Potential matching with SignalFire portfolio companies
Ongoing consideration for future backend engineering roles
Ability to opt out of communications at any time
Ability to request information updates or removal from records