Rune Technologies - Forward Deployed Engineer
Requirements
• Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Go, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar. • High ownership mindset; we’re looking for a motivated individual who is biased to action and to assume responsibility for all aspects of the development and deployment of our software for a specific military customer. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users. • Strong communication abilities, with an interest and aptitude to lead customer-facing engineering interactions. • Active U.S. secret security clearance required; top secret preferred. • Experience working on software in defense, aerospace, or other complex operational domains. • Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or sustainment challenges — especially in military contexts. • Experience deploying software to production environments and managing cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Kubernetes) as well as Edge infrastructure. • Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or machine learning in operational contexts.
Responsibilities
• Work side-by-side with end users and stakeholders to understand their toughest challenges, then design and deliver software solutions that directly address those needs. • Take full ownership of features from concept to deployment, including prototyping, integrating with existing systems, and ensuring performance in demanding real-world environments. • Collaborate across engineering, product, design, and operations teams to build scalable systems, prioritize work, and drive complex projects to completion. • Continuously monitor and improve system reliability and performance by instrumenting code, analyzing metrics, diagnosing issues, and iterating on fixes. • Balance short-term urgency with long-term maintainability—making thoughtful trade-offs that keep solutions practical, effective, and mission-focused. • Travel roughly ~25% to deploy, field-test, and support software systems, gathering feedback directly from users to ensure success in operational settings.
Benefits
• Rune offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees to include a full suite of insurance options at no cost for employees and low-cost to spouses and dependents. Highly competitive equity grants are also included in the majority of full time offers and are considered part of Rune's total compensation package. Benefits include: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; premiums 100% covered by Rune for all employees; exceptionally low premiums for spouses and dependents • Basic life insurance and disability 100% covered for all employees by Rune; option to purchase additional life insurance available • ‘Take the time off that you need, when you need it’ paid time off, not accrual based • Generous company holiday calendar including a holiday shutdown in December • Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service, medical events, and parental leave • Full 401(k) retirement plan for all full-time eligible employees • Free access to on-site gym at office
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