Principal Software Engineer – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Principal engineer talent-network role connecting SignalFire with exceptional engineers. Supporting VC-backed startups across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in full stack development, including proficiency in front-end and back-end frameworks, cloud-native solutions, and performance optimization. Strong leadership skills in mentoring engineers and driving technical architecture and best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full Stack DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipFront-End Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte)Back-End Frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI)Cloud Proficiency (AWS, GCP, Azure)

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Hard Skills

Full Stack DevelopmentFront-End FrameworksBack-End FrameworksAPI DevelopmentMicroservicesDatabase Management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonDevOps

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesCI/CDInfrastructure-as-Code

Industry Keywords

Technical ArchitectureHigh-Performance ApplicationsDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven DesignScalable Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDjangoDockerDynamoDBFlaskGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNode.jsPostgresPythonReactRedisRubyRuby on RailsSvelteTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive technical architecture, best practices, and full stack development strategy
Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance front-end and back-end applications
Develop APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions for large-scale applications
Optimize application performance, security, and reliability
Collaborate 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 while fostering a strong engineering culture
Submit an application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem
Maintain profile consideration for future roles if no immediate match is identified

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of full stack development experience with a strong record of technical leadership
Expertise in front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, and Svelte
Expertise in back-end frameworks such as Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, and FastAPI
Strong experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis
Proficiency in AWS, GCP, or Azure
Proficiency with Docker and 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 mentoring engineers and leading large-scale technical projects
Required application materials: full name, email, LinkedIn URL, and resume/CV
PDF format preferred for resume/CV

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers equity
Profile shared with SignalFire portfolio companies for visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities
Profile kept on file for future full stack engineering roles
Potential direct outreach from SignalFire talent partners or startup leaders