Rhombus

Backend Engineer

Sacramento, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Physical Security, Biotechnology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and have at least 5 years of experience in software development with a focus on building and maintaining backend services, along with professional working experience in Java development and familiarity with the Spring framework and core AWS services.

Responsibilities

As a Backend Engineer, you will leverage backend technologies such as Spring, NoSQL databases, time-series databases, and message queues to build features that customers love, collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering teams to design and build robust, secure, and scalable APIs, continuously monitor and optimize system performance, design, build, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and distributed real-time event processing pipelines, contribute to architectural decisions, and effectively communicate technical progress and trade-offs with stakeholders.

Skills

Spring Framework
Microservices
NoSQL
Time-series databases
Message queues
APIs
System performance optimization
Real-time event processing
Distributed systems
Cloud environment

Rhombus

Provides cloud-based physical security solutions

About Rhombus

Rhombus specializes in physical security solutions for various clients, including schools, cities, and large corporations. The company provides advanced security cameras and sensors that are managed through a cloud-based platform. This platform integrates hardware and software, allowing clients to monitor and respond to security threats in real time. Rhombus generates revenue from hardware sales, subscription fees for cloud services, and additional services like 24/7 alarm monitoring. A key feature is its proactive alert system, which uses AI to detect unwanted behavior and provide real-time alerts. The platform is scalable, enabling management of unlimited devices and locations from a single console. Rhombus prioritizes security with a zero-trust infrastructure, regular updates, and integrated alarm monitoring. Its open API allows for easy integration with other solutions, making it a flexible option for enhancing physical security.

Sacramento, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$92.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Hardware, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible PTO
Stock options
Work from Home
Medical, dental, & vision
Professional development
Office perks

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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