At SignalFire , we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.
We’re looking to connect with exceptional Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) who are excited about leading technology strategy, building high-performing engineering organizations, and driving innovation at high-growth startups. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
💡 This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring technical executives . If a company is interested in your background, they may reach out directly.
We’re looking for technology leaders who are:
✔ Passionate about driving technical vision, innovation, and execution at a startup
✔ Experienced in building and scaling world-class engineering teams and architectures
✔ Excited to partner with founders and executives to shape product and business strategy
Define and execute technology strategy, architecture, and product roadmap
Build and scale engineering teams, hiring and developing top-tier technical talent
Lead technical innovation, research, and implementation of emerging technologies
Oversee software development, infrastructure, and scalability for long-term growth
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration
Partner with investors, board members, and company leadership to align technology with business goals
Ensure security, compliance, and risk management best practices are in place
Manage technical budgets, resource allocation, and product development cycles
Act as a key technical spokesperson for the company with customers, partners, and the press
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many CTO roles in our network look for:
12+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in technical leadership roles
Proven track record of scaling technology organizations from early-stage to growth
Experience leading distributed teams and cross-functional collaboration
Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud computing, and product development lifecycles
Strong understanding of venture-backed startup dynamics, fundraising, and investor relations
Ability to align technology initiatives with business growth, revenue, and market strategy
Experience working with high-growth technology companies or VC-backed startups
Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Node.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda), GCP (GKE, Cloud Run), Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Databases & Storage: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis
Other Tools: GraphQL, REST APIs, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem.
We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future CTO roles in our portfolio.
$200K – $400K • Offers Equity
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