Full-Time

Firmware Engineer

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Rhombus

Rhombus

201-500 employees

Provides cloud-based physical security solutions

Hardware
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$130k - $160kAnnually

+ Sales Incentives + Discretionary Bonuses + Equity

Mid, Senior

Sacramento, CA, USA

Candidates must be able to commute to the office 5 days a week.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix

You match the following Rhombus's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Have 4+ years professional experience programming in C or C++
  • Expert in C/C++ for embedded systems in a Linux environment
  • Strong Linux system programming fundamentals
  • Comfortable with fast prototyping and iterations based on customer/product feedback
  • Comfortable with re-writing bootloader and drivers
  • Enjoy R&D and tinkering with hardware/Eval boards
  • Working closely with the hardware team to spec out an ideal and fast go to market product plan
Responsibilities
  • Develop new features and integrate into existing firmware codebase
  • Collaborate with backend and frontend developers to vertically integrate new features
  • Optimize and/or refactor existing firmware code base
  • Write unit tests and automate firmware testing
  • Service interrupts from support team to help resolve customer issues
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Linux kernel development is a plus

Rhombus provides physical security solutions through advanced security cameras and sensors managed via a cloud-based platform. Their system integrates hardware and software, allowing clients to monitor and respond to security threats in real time, with features like AI-driven alerts for unwanted behavior. Rhombus stands out with its zero-trust infrastructure and scalable platform, enabling management of multiple devices and locations from a single console. The company's goal is to enhance security for organizations by offering comprehensive, easy-to-use solutions that integrate with other industry tools.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$92.9M

Headquarters

Sacramento, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rhombus raised $45M in Series C funding to expand its global footprint.
  • Partnerships with companies like Cannakins enhance Rhombus's market reach and product offerings.
  • Growing demand for cloud-based security solutions supports Rhombus's business model.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established companies like Hikvision and Axis Communications.
  • Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny over facial recognition technology.
  • Potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in cloud-based systems could impact Rhombus's reputation.

What makes Rhombus unique

  • Rhombus offers AI-driven, cloud-based security solutions with real-time alerts and analytics.
  • The platform supports infinite scalability, managing unlimited devices and locations globally.
  • Rhombus integrates zero-trust infrastructure, ensuring continuous security verification and reliability.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO

Stock options

Work from Home

Medical, dental, & vision

Professional development

Office perks