Full-Time

Backend Engineer

Updated on 11/20/2024

Rhombus

Rhombus

201-500 employees

Provides cloud-based physical security solutions

Hardware
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$110k - $145kAnnually

+ Sales Incentives + Discretionary Bonuses + Equity

Senior

Sacramento, CA, USA

Onsite position in Sacramento, CA; candidates must commute to the office 2-3 times a week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Pytorch
Java
AWS
Spring
Requirements
  • BS or equivalent in Computer Science
  • 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on backend and AI development
  • Professional working experience with Java & Python
  • Familiarity with Spring framework, AWS (preferred)
  • Experience with PyTorch, ML/AI is a plus
  • Be a self-starter, comfortable making important decisions with limited oversight
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with constantly changing requirements and priorities
Responsibilities
  • Build and manage data pipelines and storage to support the training and deployment of ML models.
  • Manage and optimize our analytics pipeline and help support new AI analytics and features.
  • Work with many frameworks/technologies including Spring, NoSQL databases, real-time data pipelining, and more to build features that customers love.
  • Design and develop a series of micro-services to best scale to workloads.
  • Collaborate with many engineering teams to deliver high quality APIs to handle and expose both incoming and outgoing data.

Rhombus provides physical security solutions through advanced security cameras and sensors that are managed via a cloud-based platform. Their system integrates hardware and software, allowing clients to monitor and respond to security threats in real time. A key feature is the proactive alert system that uses AI to detect unwanted behavior and environmental triggers, sending immediate alerts to improve response times. Rhombus stands out from competitors with its scalable platform that can manage unlimited devices and locations, and its focus on security through a zero-trust infrastructure. The company's goal is to enhance physical security for a variety of clients, including schools and large corporations, by offering a comprehensive and user-friendly security management solution.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$92.9M

Headquarters

Sacramento, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

61%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $26M+ in Series B funding and additional debt financing positions Rhombus for significant growth and innovation.
  • Partnerships with companies like Cannakins Consulting and Genea Energy Partners expand Rhombus's market reach and application diversity.
  • The launch of the A100 Audio Gateway sensor showcases Rhombus's commitment to advancing its technology and enhancing its product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The physical security market is highly competitive, requiring Rhombus to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on cloud-based services could pose risks related to data breaches and service outages.

What makes Rhombus unique

  • Rhombus's integration of hardware and cloud-based AI processing offers a seamless, real-time security management experience that many competitors lack.
  • The company's zero-trust infrastructure and regular penetration testing provide a higher level of security assurance compared to traditional security systems.
  • Open API integrations with industry-leading solutions like Envoy and Lumeo make Rhombus a versatile and adaptable choice for various organizations.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO

Stock options

Work from Home

Medical, dental, & vision

Professional development

Office perks