Backend Engineer
Location: On-Site, Sacramento, CA

Job Description:

At Rhombus, we’re on a mission to make the world safer with our cutting-edge platform that combines intelligent cameras, sensors, and AI analytics to help organizations improve safety and operations at scale. We’re making a real impact—customers love our product, and we’re proud to be changing the world of physical security with technology that’s as powerful as it is accessible.

We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our team and build solutions that power the next generation of security intelligence. If you’re passionate about cloud environments, data pipelines, and creating impactful features, this role is for you!


What You'll Do:

  • Build & Manage Data Pipelines: Support machine learning models by developing and maintaining data pipelines that scale with our growing system.

  • Optimize Analytics Pipeline: Work on optimizing our existing analytics pipeline and add new AI-powered analytics features that will directly enhance customer experiences.

  • Microservices Development: Create robust, scalable micro-services within a contract-driven Spring Framework architecture to handle dynamic workloads and meet customer demands.

  • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional teams, including UI, to expose and manage data through APIs and ensure smooth integration between various layers of the system.

  • Work with Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage frameworks and tools like Spring Boot, NoSQL databases, real-time data pipelining, PyTorch, and more to craft features that customers love.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Education: BS or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in backend and AI development, with proficiency in Java and Python.

  • Skills:

    • Spring Framework: Experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS.
    • AI/ML Exposure: Familiarity with PyTorch and machine learning/AI techniques is a plus.
    • Self-Starter: Ability to make important decisions independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Location: This is an onsite position based in Sacramento, CA, with the flexibility to work from home 2-3 times a week.


Compensation:

  • Base Salary: $120,000 - $170,000
  • Additional Compensation: Sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and equity options.
  • Salary Negotiation: Pay is determined based on skills, experience, and location. Specific details will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive Salary & Equity Options
  • Flexible Schedule & Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Healthcare Coverage
  • Generous Family Leave Policy
  • WFH Flexibility & Workspace Supplies
  • Career Growth & Professional Development
  • Dog-Friendly Office & Pet Insurance

What We Value:

  • Customers Come First: We’re obsessed with making our users' lives better, always striving to improve upon what we’ve already built.

  • One Team: We believe innovation in security requires collaboration. Our exceptional team members inspire us to be our best.

  • Think Greater: We encourage open communication and the free exchange of ideas. We know that great ideas can come from anywhere.

  • Act with Integrity: We pride ourselves on honest communication and doing the right thing with the highest ethical standards.


Key Skills:

  • Backend Engineer