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Rune Technologies · 12 hours ago

Forward Deployed Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Rune Technologies is focused on transforming military logistics through AI-enabled solutions, combining software expertise with operational experience. They are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to tackle diverse challenges in full-stack development and systems integration, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful software solutions for military logisticians.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)LogisticsManufacturingMilitary

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

GoC++TypeScriptAWSKubernetesCloud infrastructureLogistics experienceSoftware deploymentData engineeringMachine learningHigh ownership mindsetCommunicationCollaboration

Required

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

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

Benefits

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

Company-funded commuter benefits

Free access to on-site gym at office