Staff Product Manager - 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 PMs. 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 Staff Product Managers who are excited about owning product strategy, leading cross-functional execution, and scaling innovative products 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 high-impact initiatives
✔ Experienced in owning roadmaps, feature development, and cross-functional alignment
✔ Excited to work closely with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to scale products

• Define and execute product strategy, roadmap, and prioritization frameworks

• Drive end-to-end product development from ideation to launch, ensuring high-quality execution

• Partner with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to align product vision with business goals

• Use data, user research, and competitive analysis to drive informed product decisions

• Own KPIs and success metrics, optimizing for engagement, retention, and revenue growth

• Develop and implement A/B testing, experimentation, and continuous iteration processes

• Act as a thought leader within the company, mentoring junior PMs and influencing company-wide strategy

• Collaborate with founders and executives on long-term product vision and expansion opportunities

While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many staff product manager roles in our network look for:

• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment

• Strong track record of leading and delivering successful products in B2B, B2C, or SaaS

• Expertise in roadmap ownership, feature prioritization, and product execution methodologies

• Strong analytical mindset, with experience using SQL, Looker, Tableau, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or Google Analytics

• Deep understanding of UX/UI principles, user research, and design thinking

• Experience working with agile development methodologies and cross-functional teams

• Proven ability to mentor and lead product teams while staying hands-on in execution

• Experience in AI, fintech, marketplaces, developer tools, or SaaS is a plus

• 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 management roles in our portfolio.