Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire is a VC firm partnering with top early-stage startups, managing a portfolio of 200+ innovative companies across various tech sectors.
$170,000 - $250,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
51 - 100 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity · Healthcare...

Description For Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire, a leading venture capital firm, is building a talent network for exceptional Staff Backend Engineers interested in joining innovative early-stage startups. With a portfolio of 200+ companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, and enterprise SaaS, we're connecting talented engineers with groundbreaking opportunities.

This unique position isn't for a specific job, but rather an entry point into SignalFire's exclusive talent ecosystem. We're seeking experienced backend engineers passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems who want to make an impact at early-stage startups.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of backend development experience, with expertise in various technologies including Python, Go, Java, Node.js, and Ruby. You should be well-versed in working with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, plus have strong experience with cloud platforms and containerization tools.

In these roles, you'll be responsible for designing and building high-performance backend services, developing scalable APIs and microservices, and optimizing database performance. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while establishing best practices for software development and system monitoring.

Joining SignalFire's talent network puts you on the radar of innovative startups actively hiring backend engineering talent. You'll gain access to exclusive early-stage opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals. Our portfolio companies offer competitive compensation packages, including equity, and the chance to work on challenging technical problems that shape the future of technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced backend engineers who want to be part of transformative early-stage companies. Your profile will be continuously matched with new opportunities across our portfolio, ensuring you don't miss out on potentially career-defining roles.

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Responsibilities For Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed 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
  • Ensure backend systems are secure, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient
  • Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and system monitoring

Requirements For Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

Python
Go
Java
JavaScript
Node.js
Ruby
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Kafka
RabbitMQ
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development
  • Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot)
  • Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools
  • Strong coding skills in Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or Ruby
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools

Benefits For Staff Backend Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

Equity
  • Equity

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