Head of Product - 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 Product leaders. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to [email protected].

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.

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

• 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

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

• 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

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? We’ll keep your profile on file for future product leadership roles in our portfolio.