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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Engineering (Director/VP) Roles - **Company:** SIGNALFIRE IV GP, L.L.C. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Redis, Ruby, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Backend, Fastapi, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/67e9a48b-d442-451b-89b6-00b5610d1f73 ## About the Role ? Passionate about scaling engineering teams, processes, and technology in high-growth environments ? Experienced in technical strategy, execution, and organizational leadership ? Excited to partner with founders and executives to drive product and business impact, * 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4+ years in leadership roles * Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams in high-growth startup environments * Expertise in backend, full-stack, or infrastructure development with modern cloud technologies * Strong knowledge of scalable architectures, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) * Track record of hiring, retaining, and developing top engineering talent * Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with high-level strategic decision-making * Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, engineering execution, and product development lifecycles * Experience in venture-backed startups or fast-scaling technology companies ## Description * Build and scale high-performing engineering teams, hiring and developing top technical talent * Define and drive technical strategy, execution, and long-term roadmap alignment with business objectives * Oversee architecture, infrastructure, and best practices for scalable, reliable systems * Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement * Own engineering operations, ensuring high-velocity product development and delivery * Establish engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevOps best practices * Collaborate with founders, product, and business teams to shape company-wide strategic direction * Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams * Lead initiatives for performance optimization, security, and cost efficiency, * Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Node.js, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Spring Boot * Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda), Google Cloud Platform (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? 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