Founding Backend Software Engineer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Salary range

$170,000–$250,000/yr

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Who Should Join:

  • Passionate about backend architecture and scalable distributed systems.
  • Excited about joining early-stage startups and working directly with founders.
  • Interested in building APIs, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.

Typical Roles Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain backend systems with a focus on scalability and performance.
  • Develop high-performance APIs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures.
  • Optimize databases and data pipelines for reliability and efficiency.

Common Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience as a backend engineer with a proven track record of shipping production systems.
  • Expertise in backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI, Spring Boot).
  • Strong understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Technologies You Might Work With:

  • Languages & Frameworks: Python, Golang, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Ruby on Rails, Spring Boot.
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis.
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.

SignalFire

SignalFire is a venture capital firm that partners with top early-stage startups shaping the future of technology. With a portfolio of over 200 innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS, they connect exceptional engineers with exclusive early-stage opportunities.

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