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Head of Engineering – Director/VP
SignalFireEngineering leadership talent network for SignalFire, partnering with VC-backed startups across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, and SaaS. Building teams, technical strategy, and scalable systems.
Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams while driving technical strategy and execution. Proficient in managing scalable architectures and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and continuous improvement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
10+ Years Of Experience In Software Engineering4+ Years In Leadership RolesExpertise In Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)Strong Knowledge Of Scalable Architectures And Distributed SystemsProficiency With Modern Programming Languages (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.)
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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentInfrastructure DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesEngineering ExecutionProduct Development LifecyclesPerformance OptimizationSecurity Best PracticesCost Efficiency StrategiesCI/CD Workflows
Soft Skills
CollaborationInnovationContinuous ImprovementStrategic Decision-MakingTalent Development
Tools & Technologies
KubernetesDockerTerraformJenkinsGitHub ActionsPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBDynamoDBElasticsearch
Industry Keywords
High-Growth Startup EnvironmentsVenture-Backed StartupsCross-Functional CollaborationEngineering OperationsScalable Systems
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDjangoDockerDynamoDBElasticSearchFlaskGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMongoDBMySQLNode.jsPostgresPythonRabbitMQReactRedisRubySpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraformTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build and scale high-performing engineering teams by hiring and developing technical talent
- Define and drive technical strategy, execution, and long-term roadmap alignment with business objectives
- Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices for scalable, reliable systems
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Own engineering operations to support high-velocity product development and delivery
- Establish engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps best practices
- Collaborate with founders, product, and business teams on company-wide strategic direction
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design
- Lead initiatives for performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency
- Submit an application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem
- Engage with SignalFire talent partners or portfolio-company leaders if a match is identified
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of experience in software engineering
- At least 4+ years in leadership roles
- Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in high-growth startup environments
- Expertise in backend, full-stack, or infrastructure development with modern cloud technologies
- Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Track record of hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent
- Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level strategic decision-making
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering execution, and product development lifecycles
- Experience in venture-backed startups or fast-scaling technology companies
- Experience or proficiency with relevant technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Node.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, GraphQL, REST APIs, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Elasticsearch
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equity offered
- Opportunity to join SignalFire’s Talent Network and gain visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities
- Potential matching with SignalFire portfolio companies
- Profile kept on file for future engineering leadership roles
- Opportunity to receive newsletters, insights, or invitations to community events (optional communications consent)