What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Product Officer (CPO) - VC Backed Startups position at SignalFire?
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Chief Product Officer (CPO) 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 Product Officers (CPOs) who are excited about owning company-wide product strategy, scaling product teams, and driving business impact 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 senior product executives . If a company is interested in your background, they may reach out directly.
Who Should Join?
We’re looking for product executives who are :
Passionate about defining and leading product strategy at a company-wide level
Experienced in building and scaling world-class product teams and driving execution
Excited to partner with the CEO, investors, and cross-functional leaders to align product with business growth
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
Define and execute company-wide product vision, strategy, and roadmap to drive growth and market leadership
Build and scale high-performing product teams , hiring and mentoring top product talent
Partner with the CEO and executive team to align product direction with company goals and investor expectations
Oversee cross-functional collaboration , ensuring strong alignment across engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success
Drive business model innovation , leveraging data-driven decision-making and customer insights
Own product-led growth strategies , pricing models, and go-to-market execution
Establish and maintain best-in-class UX / UI, customer experience, and engagement strategies
Manage product P&L, budgets, and resource allocation to optimize company success
Act as a public-facing thought leader , representing the company’s product vision at events, press interviews, and investor meetings
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many Chief Product Officer roles in our network look for :
12 years of experience in product management, with 5 years leading product teams at scale
Proven track record of scaling product organizations and launching successful, market-defining products
Experience leading multi-product portfolios in high-growth startup environments
Deep expertise in B2B SaaS, AI, fintech, marketplaces, or developer tools
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in dynamic, fast-moving industries
Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration, executive decision-making, and investor relations
Experience working in venture-backed startups or publicly traded technology companies
Tools & Technologies You Might Work With :
Product Management & Analytics : Jira, Asana, Trello, Notion, Amplitude, Mixpanel, Google Analytics
Design & Prototyping : Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Framer, InVision
Collaboration & Documentation : Slack, Notion, Confluence, Miro, Loom
Data & Experimentation : SQL, Looker, Tableau, A / B Testing Platforms
What 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 product leadership roles in our portfolio.
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