Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - VC Backed Startups

Company: SignalFire
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Roles at VC-Backed StartupsAt SignalFire, we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our 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.Who Should Join?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 strategyTypical Roles & Responsibilities

• 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 pressCommon QualificationsWhile 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 startupsTechnologies You Might Work With:
    • 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, ElasticsearchWhat Happens Next?
    • 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.
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