3h ago

Head of Platform

Rosslyn, VA

$200k-$250k / yearest.

full-timeleadgovernment

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the design and evolution of Rune's distributed platform that powers military logistics across cloud and edge environments. Your core impact is scaling a distributed mesh network for thousands of nodes in low-bandwidth, adversarial conditions. You'll define the technical spine of the company and build systems where most software cannot operate.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Architect and implement distributed systems for cloud and edge environments.
  • Design distributed data models with replication and consistency strategies.
  • Build a multi-node mesh synchronization layer across thousands of devices.
  • Establish performance SLAs and observability standards across the stack.

📋 Requirements

  • 10+ years building and scaling distributed systems in production.
  • Proven track record leading engineering teams with hands-on architecture.
  • Deep expertise in backend systems design including APIs and scalability.
  • Strong experience with distributed data systems and consistency models.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience building multi-region distributed systems at scale (e.g., Google, Stripe).
  • Familiarity with CRDTs or custom synchronization systems.
  • Background in edge computing or offline-first systems.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Unlimited PTO
  • 🏥 Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision — 100% premium coverage
  • 💰 Highly Competitive Equity Grants
  • 🛡️ Basic Life Insurance
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