Backend Software Engineer - Maps & Routing

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of the routing layer for TyrOS, built on Valhalla.
• Extend routing capabilities to include multi-modal transport, time-dependent cost modeling, and integration with weather, terrain, and road availability data.
• Collaborate with the platform team to expose routing functionality through clean APIs and integrate it into broader workflows.
• Participate in technical design discussions and code reviews to maintain high engineering rigor.
• Triage and debug routing issues in production to ensure reliability for operational needs at the tactical edge.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of software engineering experience with a focus on routing, navigation, or transportation systems.
• Direct hands-on experience building or extending routing engines such as Valhalla, OSRM, or Graphhopper.
• Proficiency in C++ or Rust.
• Familiarity with Go.
• Ability to independently design, implement, debug, and iterate on complex technical layers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working specifically with Valhalla.
• Experience with multi-modal transport routing (ground, air, and maritime).
• Prior experience at a logistics, mapping, or supply chain technology company.
• Experience deploying software to cloud (AWS, Kubernetes) and edge infrastructure.
• Familiarity with OpenStreetMap data pipelines, PostGIS, or tile server infrastructure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premiums covered for employees.
• Competitive equity grants included in total compensation.
• Flexible, non-accrual based paid time off.
• Generous holiday calendar including a December shutdown.
• Full 401(k) retirement plan and company-funded commuter benefits.
• Supportive leave programs for military service, medical events, and parental leave.
• Free access to on-site gyms at office locations.

About the Company

Rune Technologies builds mission-critical software for military logistics and sustainment. Our flagship product, TyrOS, is an AI-enabled command and control platform that provides real-time operational visibility for commanders in even the most contested environments. We are a fast-moving team combining deep DoD operational experience with elite software engineering discipline.