--- title: 'Future Rock Star—General Application at Brimstone' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/future-rock-star-general-application-brimstone-united-states-0h0bbtbdqkcw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-16' --- # Future Rock Star—General Application at Brimstone - **Company:** Brimstone - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2024-06-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/brimstone/bda397eb-eb2a-4f66-8032-0bfa2f766fad ## Job description Founded in 2019, Brimstone is an innovative industrial startup with a proprietary, efficient, and deeply decarbonized process for producing Ordinary Portland Cement — one that also enables co-production of steel and aluminum. We're now growing our all-star team of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative professionals as we continue to refine our process and move towards construction of our first production facilities. Description At Brimstone, we're on a mission to decarbonize cement production and solve one of the world's toughest climate challenges. While specific positions may not be listed at this time, our team is growing quickly—and we'd love to stay in touch. If you're passionate about sustainability, excited by cutting-edge technologies, and eager to help build a more sustainable future, we invite you to join our talent community. Submit your resume and a brief statement about how your skills, values, and aspirations align with our mission, and we will keep you updated about future opportunities that match your profile. In the meantime, follow us on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brimstoneenergy/) for the latest news from Brimstone. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Our Commitment to Diversity Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know. ## About Brimstone ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Brimstone is developing a patented Rock Refinery® process that co-produces cement, steel, aluminum, and other critical minerals from a single, globally abundant rock, aiming to decarbonize heavy industry. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, with federal grants) - **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, United States - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Cody Finke (CEO); other co-founders not publicly named ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Industrial manufacturing, climate technology, cement and metals production, critical minerals - **Target customers**: B2B – construction, infrastructure, defense, aerospace, transportation, clean energy sectors - **Mission**: To make the materials the world relies on – cement, steel, aluminum, and more – more efficiently, sustainably, and at lower cost, while cutting global CO₂ emissions. ## Products & Services - **[Rock Refinery® Process]**: Patented industrial process that refines calcium-bearing silicate rock into multiple products simultaneously. The first-generation plant will produce three products: - **Portland cement** – meets ASTM C150 standard - **Supplementary cementitious materials (SCM)** – meets ASTM C618 Class N - **Smelter grade alumina** – feedstock for aluminum production - **Future product slate**: Steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and other critical minerals (under development). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$251.1 million** as of March 2024, including: - Grant (2021): $2.0M - Seed Round (2021): $5.1M - Series A (2022): $55.0M - Corporate Round (2019): undisclosed amount - Federal grant (2024): $189M from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Demonstrations Program - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Series A investors (6 backers), DOE Industrial Demonstrations Program - **Growth Signals**: - Completed successful pilot operations in Oakland, CA; advancing toward a manufacturing facility in Reno, NV - Headcount of 54 employees (as of 2025); LinkedIn followers ~14,950 (+17.8% yearly) - Only 1 active job posting currently (R&D Metallurgical Engineer), indicating focused scaling phase ## Competitive Advantages - **Patented co-production model** – single feedstock and shared equipment produce multiple materials, lowering costs and eliminating waste (similar to oil refining) - **Feed rock is calcium silicate** – contains no embedded CO₂, eliminating ~60% of cement’s traditional emissions from limestone calcination - **Products meet existing industry standards** (ASTM C150, C618), allowing seamless integration into supply chains - **Potential first new domestic source of smelter grade alumina in over 50 years**, reducing U.S. reliance on imported bauxite ## Strategic Focus - Scale the first commercial Rock Refinery® in Reno, Nevada - Debottleneck and expand product slate to steel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium in future plants - Leverage $189M federal investment to de-risk construction and demonstrate technology at commercial scale - Build a domestic critical-mineral supply chain for national security and clean energy ## Why Work Here - **Culture values**: “Expect and deliver humanity” – openness, kindness, support; “Dive deep” – learning from mistakes, growth mindset - **Benefits**: 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents; 30 days vacation; parental leave; paid time off between Christmas and New Year; company equity; 401(k); mental health and fitness benefits; commuter benefits; learning and development stipend - **Location**: R&D lab in Oakland, CA (near beaches, redwoods, Bay Area arts/culture); future site in Reno, NV (gateway to Sierra Nevada outdoor recreation) - **Work environment**: On-site lab and manufacturing roles; company retreats and catered Friday lunches - **Impact**: Directly working on one of the toughest climate challenges – gigaton-scale emissions reduction in heavy industry ## Sources 1. [brimstone.com](https://www.brimstone.com/) 2. [brimstone.com/careers](https://www.brimstone.com/careers) 3. [brimstone.com/about](https://www.brimstone.com/about) 4. [brimstone.com/technology](https://www.brimstone.com/technology) 5. [linkedin.com/company/brimstoneenergy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brimstoneenergy) ## Other roles at Brimstone - [EHS Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/ehs-specialist-brimstone-oakland-zhmsrn7q960g) — Oakland, CA