Head of Product (Director/VP) - VC Backed Startups

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Head of Product (Director/VP) 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 Heads of Product (Director/VP-level leaders) who are excited about owning product vision, scaling product teams, and driving strategy 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 leaders. If a company is interested in your background, they may reach out directly.

Who Should Join?

We’re looking for product leaders who are:

✔ Passionate about driving product strategy and execution for category-defining products

✔ Experienced in scaling product organizations, setting vision, and managing roadmaps

✔ Excited to collaborate with executives, engineering, and go-to-market teams to build world-class products

Typical Roles & Responsibilities

• Own and define product vision, strategy, and roadmap to drive business impact
• Build and scale high-performing product teams, hiring and mentoring top product talent
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, design, marketing, and sales
• Oversee feature prioritization, execution, and product development lifecycles
• Develop data-driven decision-making frameworks, using analytics and user research to optimize product success
• Own go-to-market strategy, working with sales and marketing to ensure strong product adoption
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, competitive positioning, and growth strategies
• Ensure best-in-class user experience, customer feedback loops, and rapid iteration cycles
• Collaborate with founders and executive teams to align product direction with company objectives
  
  

Common Qualifications

While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many Head of Product (Director/VP-level) roles in our network look for:

• 8 years of experience in product management, with 3 years leading product teams
• Proven ability to scale and manage product teams in high-growth environments
• Strong track record of defining product vision and executing go-to-market strategies
• Deep experience in B2B SaaS, AI, fintech, marketplaces, or developer tools
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles, customer research, and product analytics
• Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with rapid product execution
• Hands-on experience with A/B testing, data analysis, and growth optimization
• Experience working in venture-backed startups or fast-scaling 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.
  
  

Compensation Range: $180K - $300K