Backend Software Engineer - Simulations
Rune Technologies1 day ago
Seattle, WA, USA or New York, NY, USASenior
Base Salary
$190k - $210k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build and own production-grade simulation and forecasting software for Rune’s logistics forecaster.
- Implement mathematical models, numerical methods, and scientific formulas in software where correctness depends on physics or mathematics.
- Integrate simulation capabilities into TyrOS workflows with the forecaster lead and platform team.
- Participate in technical design discussions and code reviews.
- Triage and debug production issues to maintain reliability and support rapid iteration.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and military stakeholders on sustainment requirements.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of software engineering experience in a scientific or mathematically complex domain such as sensor algorithms, motion planning, simulation, or forecasting.
- Ability to implement mathematical models and numerical methods in code and reason about correctness using physics or mathematics.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or Go.
- Strong production-quality software engineering foundation rather than an analysis- or research-only focus.
- Math or science background through a degree, graduate work, or professional domain experience.
- Strong ownership and bias for action.
- Preferred: hands-on engineering experience at a defense-adjacent autonomous systems company.
- Preferred: degree or graduate degree in physics, applied mathematics, aerospace, mechanical engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Preferred: familiarity with numerical simulation frameworks or scientific computing libraries.
- Preferred: experience deploying software to production environments, including cloud and edge infrastructure.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision premiums are fully covered for employees, with low-cost coverage for spouses and dependents.
- Basic life insurance and disability coverage are fully covered for employees, with additional life insurance available for purchase.
- Paid time off is flexible and not accrual-based.
- Generous company holiday calendar with a December holiday shutdown.
- Supportive leave program covering military service, medical events, and parental leave.
- Full 401(k) retirement plan for eligible full-time employees.
- Company-funded commuter benefits.
- Free access to an on-site gym.
- Full-time employees may receive competitive equity grants as part of total compensation.
About Rune Technologies
Rune is here to revolutionize the status quo through the deployment of AI-enabled predictive logistics solutions. Combining elite Silicon Valley software expertise with deep operational experience working in and with the Department of Defense, Rune builds cutting-edge software to solve the most critical sustainment and logistics challenges faced by the U.S. military and its allies in contested environments at the tactical and operational levels. Rune’s mission is to support and enable the military logistics and sustainment communities with software to meet needs for the next fight.