Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - VC Backed Startups Job at SignalFire, New York, NY

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  • SignalFire
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Roles at VC-Backed Startups

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.

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 strategy

Typical 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 press

Common Qualifications

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

💡 Technologies 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, Elasticsearch

What Happens Next?

  1. Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem.

  2. We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.

  3. If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.

  4. No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future CTO roles in our portfolio.

Compensation

$200K – $400K • Offers Equity

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