Who We Are
Founded in 2016, Rhombus is on a mission to make the world a safer place with our centralized platform that combines intelligent cameras, sensors, and AI analytics to help organizations improve safety and operations at scale. We have a solid product-market fit, customers love us, and our solution makes a profound impact and difference in the world.
Rhombus was created by industry veterans and is also backed by incredible investors who believe in transforming the world of physical security with enterprise-grade technology that's accessible to any organization.
Who You Are
Here at Rhombus, everyone plays a critical role in achieving our mission to make the world safer with simple, smart, and powerful physical security solutions. No matter what team you’re on, the work you do here makes a positive impact across the globe.
As a Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing embedded firmware for existing and future physical security products. You will work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and enhance the performance of our current systems. The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedded systems, low-level programming, and a passion for building reliable, high-performance firmware solutions in a Linux environment.
What You'll Do:
- Design and integrate new features into the existing firmware codebase.
- Collaborate with backend and frontend teams to ensure seamless vertical integration of new features.
- Optimize and refactor existing firmware code base to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware for security and networking devices, including low-level device drivers, bootloaders, and kernel modules.
- Write unit tests and automate firmware testing for robust, maintainable code.
- Address support escalations by de-bugging and resolving firmware-related customer issues.
- Collaborate with the hardware team to define product specifications and accelerate product development.
- Conduct hardware bring-up and system validation with the hardware engineering team.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in firmware development.
- Expert in C/C++ for embedded systems in a Linux environment.
- Strong understanding of Linux system programming fundamentals, including kernel development is preferred.
- Expereince with bootloader development, firmware and driver updates, and secure boot mechanisms.
- Comfortable with fast prototyping and iterative development based on product feedback.
- Passion for R&D, experimenting with hardware, and working with evaluation boards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Knowledge of security best practices for embedded devices is a plus.
This is an hybrid position based in Sacramento, CA. Candidates must be able to commute to the office at least 3-4 days a week.
Compensation
Base Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
Additional forms of compensation, depending on the role, include discretionary performance bonuses, and equity in the company. Individual pay is determined based on the candidate's primary work/hiring location and additional factors, such as skills and experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Further details about compensation for the role can be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Equity Options
Flexible Schedule & Paid-Time Off
Excellent Healthcare Coverage
Generous Family Leave Policy
WFH & Workspace Supplies
Career Growth & Professional Development
Dog-Friendly Office & Pet Insurance
What We Value
Customers Come First: We're obsessed with improving our users' lives and constantly question how we can improve upon what already exists.
One Team: Innovating in the physical security industry can't be accomplished by just a single person, which is why we collaborate with exceptional individuals who inspire us to be our best.
Think Greater: We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to create an open environment where individuals can contribute and make an impact.
Act with Integrity: We believe honest communication is key to success. We conduct business the way it should be - with high ethical standards and to always do what's right.
Rhombus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and throughout our organization.
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What We Do
Our mission is to make the world safer with simple, smart, and powerful physical security solutions.
Rhombus is a customizable physical security platform that enables enterprise organizations to easily build a solution to meet their unique needs. Rhombus offers smart security cameras and sensors that seamlessly integrate with best-in-class solutions. With the Rhombus Platform, organizations can see, manage, and respond to critical events in real-time.