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Job Description
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Staff Front-End Engineer Roles at VC-Backed Startups
🛑 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 Engineering talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to talentnetwork@signalfire.com.
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 Staff Front-End Engineers who are excited about leading front-end development efforts and scaling web applications 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.
Who Should Join?
We’re looking for engineers who are: ✔ Passionate about building and optimizing web applications for scale and performance✔ Excited about owning front-end architecture and driving UI/UX best practices✔ Experienced in leading front-end projects and mentoring junior engineers
Typical Roles & Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications
- Lead efforts to improve web performance, accessibility, and user experience
- Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to create seamless, intuitive UIs
- Define and implement front-end architecture, component libraries, and design systems
- Optimize state management, API integrations, and front-end workflows
- Establish best practices for front-end development, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers
Common Qualifications
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many staff front-end engineering roles in our network look for:
- 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong track record of shipping high-quality web applications
- Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte)
- Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+)
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
- Knowledge of state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, MobX)
- Familiarity with server-side rendering (Next.js, Nuxt.js) and static site generation
- Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and security best practices
- Proficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, and front-end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
- Experience working in early-stage startups or high-growth environments
💡 Technologies You Might Work With:
- Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt.js
- Styling & UI: CSS, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, Material UI, Chakra UI
- State Management: Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, MobX
- APIs & Data Handling: REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Firebase, Apollo Client
- Tooling & Performance: Vite, Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Prettier, Lighthouse
- Testing & Deployment: Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Storybook, GitHub Actions, Netlify, Vercel
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS Amplify, Firebase, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
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 front-end engineering roles in our portfolio.