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$170,000–$250,000/yr

  • Passionate about building AI models from the ground up and deploying them in production
  • Excited about joining early-stage startups and working directly with founders
  • Interested in shaping AI strategy and leading the development of AI-powered products

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SignalFire is a VC firm partnering with early-stage startups across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. With 200+ portfolio companies, they connect exceptional leaders with exclusive startup opportunities.

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$180,000–$200,000/yr
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Global

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Brazil

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Canada

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US

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US

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Canada

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$130,000–$140,000/yr
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