Principal Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups, managing a portfolio of 200+ innovative companies across various technology sectors.
$170,000 - $270,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
11 - 50 Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity · Healthcare...

Description For Principal Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire, a venture capital firm managing 200+ innovative portfolio companies, is seeking Principal Software Engineers for their portfolio startups. This unique opportunity connects exceptional engineers with exclusive early-stage opportunities across various technology sectors including AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, and enterprise SaaS.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about architecting scalable, high-performance full-stack applications and excited to lead technical decision-making. With 8+ years of experience required, you'll be responsible for designing end-to-end systems, from modern front-end UIs to robust back-end services. The role encompasses defining technical architecture, developing APIs and microservices, and optimizing performance across the application stack.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, and Java, alongside modern frameworks and tools. The position involves working closely with founders and product teams, establishing best practices, and mentoring senior engineers. The role offers competitive compensation ($170K-$270K) with equity, and embraces remote work culture.

This is not a direct job application but rather an opportunity to join SignalFire's Talent Network, where your profile will be shared with portfolio companies actively hiring technical leaders. The position offers the unique advantage of accessing exclusive opportunities that may not be publicly listed, allowing you to be at the forefront of innovative technology companies shaping the future.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

  • Define and drive technical architecture, best practices, and full-stack development strategy
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications across the front-end and back-end
  • Develop APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
  • Optimize performance, security, and reliability across the application stack
  • Work closely with founders, product managers, and engineering teams
  • Establish and lead code review, testing, and deployment best practices
  • Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering a strong engineering culture

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
Go
Java
React
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Kubernetes
  • 8+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a strong record of technical leadership
  • Expertise in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) and back-end frameworks
  • Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms and containerization tools
  • 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 in mentoring engineers and leading large-scale technical projects

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

Equity
  • Equity compensation

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