Staff Backend Software Engineer

SignalFire

Staff Backend Engineer joining SignalFire’s network for VC-backed startups. Building scalable APIs, distributed systems, cloud architectures, and high-performance backend infrastructure.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development, focusing on building scalable systems and optimizing cloud architectures. Proficient in implementing secure, fault-tolerant backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business objectives.

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Backend DevelopmentNode.js FrameworkAWS ProficiencyDatabase OptimizationDocker Experience

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentNode.jsDjangoFlaskRuby on RailsFastAPISpring BootPostgreSQLMySQLPython

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

MicroservicesAPIsCloud ArchitecturesEvent-Driven ArchitecturesCI/CD Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDjangoDockerDynamoDBFlaskGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNode.jsPostgresPythonRedisRubyRuby on RailsSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem
Maintain a profile for potential matching with future roles at SignalFire portfolio companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in backend development 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
Strong coding skills in Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
Experience or interest in working with scalable distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and high-performance backend infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity offered
Access to exclusive early-stage opportunities through SignalFire’s Talent Network
Profile shared with SignalFire portfolio companies
Potential consideration for future backend engineering roles in SignalFire’s portfolio
Opportunity to receive recruiting outreach from SignalFire talent partners or portfolio-company leaders