Staff 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 - $250,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity · Healthcare...

Description For Staff Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire is seeking exceptional Staff Software Engineers to join their portfolio of 200+ innovative startups across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, and enterprise SaaS. This unique opportunity connects talented engineers with exclusive early-stage companies that are actively shaping the future of technology. The role demands expertise in building scalable, high-performance applications with a focus on backend, infrastructure, and full-stack development.

Ideal candidates will bring 5+ years of experience and deep proficiency in modern technologies including cloud platforms, containerization, and various programming languages. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend services, APIs, and distributed systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical strategy.

The position offers competitive compensation ($170K-$250K) with equity, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in high-growth environments. Working in a hybrid setup in NYC, you'll have the chance to work directly with founders and shape the technical direction of innovative startups.

This is not a direct job application but rather an entry point into SignalFire's Talent Network, where your profile will be matched with portfolio companies actively seeking engineering talent. Successful candidates will join dynamic teams where they can establish best practices, architect scalable solutions, and contribute to the next generation of technology companies.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in modern development practices, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while having the opportunity to make a lasting impact on growing organizations.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable software applications and backend services
  • Develop APIs, microservices, and cloud architectures to power modern products
  • Optimize databases, caching layers, and distributed computing environments
  • Collaborate with front-end teams to integrate systems and enhance user experiences
  • Work with founders and product teams to align engineering strategy with business needs
  • Ensure security, performance, and reliability of core applications
  • Establish best practices for software development, DevOps, and CI/CD workflows

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
Java
Node.js
React
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Kubernetes
Go
Ruby
Kafka
RabbitMQ
  • 5+ years of experience in backend, infrastructure, or full-stack software engineering
  • Proficiency 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
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Java, or Ruby
  • Familiarity with high-performance computing, distributed systems, and large-scale architectures
  • Experience in early-stage startups or lean teams is a plus

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - VC Backed Startups

Equity
  • Equity

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