Forward Deployed Engineer

Rune Technologies

. Work side-by-side with end users and stakeholders to understand challenges and design and deliver software solutions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong coding skills in Go, C++, and TypeScript/JavaScript, with a focus on delivering software solutions for military customers. Capable of collaborating across teams and managing cloud infrastructure, while maintaining a high ownership mindset in dynamic environments.

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Go ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingTypeScript/JavaScript ProgrammingAWS Cloud InfrastructureKubernetes Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem IntegrationCode InstrumentationMetrics AnalysisIssue DiagnosisPrototypingPerformance OptimizationData EngineeringAnalyticsMachine Learning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipOwnership MindsetAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Cloud InfrastructureEdge InfrastructureDeployment ToolsOperational Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Secret Security ClearanceTop Secret Clearance Preferred

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceLogisticsSupply ChainSustainment ChallengesMilitary Contexts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptKubernetesTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work side-by-side with end users and stakeholders to understand challenges and design and deliver software solutions
Own features from concept to deployment, including prototyping, system integration, and 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
Monitor and improve system reliability and performance through code instrumentation, metrics analysis, issue diagnosis, and fixes
Balance short-term urgency with long-term maintainability through practical, mission-focused trade-offs
Travel approximately 25% to deploy, field-test, and support software systems
Gather direct user feedback to ensure success in operational settings
Work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects for military customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong coding skills with demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Go, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
High ownership mindset; motivated, biased to action, and willing to assume responsibility for all aspects of software development and deployment for a specific military customer
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iterating with users
Strong communication abilities 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 such as AWS and Kubernetes, as well as edge infrastructure
Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or machine learning in operational contexts
U.S. Person status as defined as a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident
Located in the Seattle area or willing to relocate to the Seattle area

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Bonus
Sign-on bonus eligibility