We're putting together a talented team to build the #1 training platform for Runners
We help everyday runners become outstanding by building an incredible app providing world-class training, coaching and community for everyone, whether you're improving your 5k time or training for your first marathon.
We’re growing extremely fast! In November 2023 we closed a $6.5M funding round led by JamJar with participation from Eka Ventures, Venrex and Creator Ventures. In 2024, we were selected by Apple as one of three global finalists for the iPhone app of the year, reflecting the innovation and impact of what we’ve built & in 2025 we were acquired by Strava!
Our ambition is huge: to become the go-to global leading training platform for millions of runners everywhere. We’re growing with purpose and looking for people who want to build something meaningful with lasting impact. With the recent acquisition by Strava accelerating our journey, now is a really magical time to join. 🚀
As a cross functional (engineering, product, design, coaching) team of >35, the Train Team work at the heart of Runna’s mission: delivering the best training possible to hundreds of thousands of runners worldwide. From creating and dynamically adjusting optimal, personalised training plans at scale, to analysing performance data to make training adjustment recommendations, to providing insight to users derived from their training and environment - we do all things training technology.
We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site – 3 days per week in Runna's office based in London, UK.
Building, testing and delivering new and improved training features (such as strength plans, post injury plans, illness, weather etc)
Experimenting to improve our training system with new algorithms, design patterns, optimisations and modelling approaches
Coach and support engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and code reviews without creating bottlenecks
Collaborating with coaches to best deliver their expertise to users
Using a data-led approach to influence algorithms where possible
Designing and implementing test approaches to ensure consistency and accuracy of training
We’d generally expect ~5+ years of experience in a software engineering, modelling focussed position for this role, however expect this to vary candidate to candidate!
Proficiency in Python (object orientated) programming, with experience writing production quality code - a bonus for large python projects and leveraging scalable design patterns effectively
Ability to design and implement complex algorithms and modelling components (e.g. exercise scheduling), and comfortable with quantitative methods and approaches to solving problems - gained through various experiences or studies (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience)
Ability to lead complex technical projects from inception to completion, whilst effectively collaborating with cross-functional (e.g. product) team mates
Demonstrate best practice in your own work, as well as coaching other engineers to elevate the quality and velocity of the team
Testing modelling focused software to ensure quality and maintainability
A pragmatic mindset, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a commitment to producing high-quality work
Enthusiasm for our ways of working which include
Working in a fast-paced, iterative environment whilst maintaining engineering quality
Iterative development, continuous deployment and test automation
Knowledge sharing, pair programming, collaborative design & development
Shared code ownership & cross-functional teams
Experience with deployment, release cycles or CI/CD
Experience delivering features end-to-end: from design, to implementation through to releasing, testing and supporting
Experience in a product focussed organisation, building consumer facing applications
We’re offering a salary of £85,000-£95,000 per year, depending on experience, plus participation in Strava's long-term incentive (stock) programs.
Overview of our benefits are below:We’re also committed to continually evolving our benefits to support you as we grow. Here is a brief overview what we currently offer in the UK 🇬🇧
🏢 Flexible working – we typically spend 3 days a week together in our Vauxhall office
🏝️ 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (which you can take whenever suits you)
📱Free Runna & Strava subscriptions for you and 3 of your friends (get ready to be your friends fave person or save them for holiday presents!)
💸 Money every year to spend on gear, events and the gym!
🏥 Private health insurance with Bupa and workplace pension scheme
💖Modern Health is a mental wellness platform and app that combines technology with professional support to improve mental well-being and reduce stress
🥕Carrot fertility support - this benefits provider can provide inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits to our global employee population and takes the burden off what we know can be a stressful process.
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