# Forward Deployed Engineer at Rune Technologies

- Company: Rune Technologies
- What the company does: Rune builds TyrOS, sustainment mission command technology for military logistics. Edge-first, AI-powered platform designed for jammed, degraded networks. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://runetech.co
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Rosslyn, VA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $190K to $210K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-09-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/runetech/80fbcd23-c072-4801-9bba-efbb820b8901
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rune-technologies-forward-deployed-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking Forward Deployed Software Engineers to join our expanding team in the DC area. In this role, you’ll take on a diverse set of challenges spanning full-stack development, networking, systems integration, and user-focused problem solving—always balancing speed, scalability, and sound engineering judgment. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Engineering and Design, while working hand-in-hand with our Mission Success team to deliver end-to-end solutions that empower military logisticians.

## What they're looking for

- 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

Tags: Engineering