What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - VC Backed Startups position at SignalFire?
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 startupExperienced in building and scaling world-class engineering teams and architecturesExcited to partner with founders and executives to shape product and business strategyTypical Roles & Responsibilities Define and execute technology strategy, architecture, and product roadmapBuild and scale engineering teams, hiring and developing top-tier technical talentLead technical innovation, research, and implementation of emerging technologiesOversee software development, infrastructure, and scalability for long-term growthFoster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaborationPartner with investors, board members, and company leadership to align technology with business goalsEnsure security, compliance, and risk management best practices are in placeManage technical budgets, resource allocation, and product development cyclesAct as a key technical spokesperson for the company with customers, partners, and the pressCommon 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 rolesProven track record of scaling technology organizations from early-stage to growthExperience leading distributed teams and cross-functional collaborationDeep expertise in software architecture, cloud computing, and product development lifecyclesStrong understanding of venture-backed startup dynamics, fundraising, and investor relationsAbility to align technology initiatives with business growth, revenue, and market strategyExperience 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 BootCloud & DevOps : AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda), GCP (GKE, Cloud Run), Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub ActionsDatabases & Storage : PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, RedisOther 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
