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 AI/ML talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to talentnetwork@signalfire.com.

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

• Collaborate with founders and executive teams to align product direction with company objectives
• 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

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
• Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem.
• We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.

What Happens Next?

1. If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
2. No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future product leadership roles in our portfolio.