Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 at Rhombus (Sacramento, CA)
Rhombus· Sacramento, CA·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Internship
Job description
What You'll Do
- Develop a scoped engineering project that contributes to Rhombus products or the systems behind them.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Write readable, maintainable code; participate in code reviews; and incorporate feedback from teammates.
- Test and debug your work, with attention to reliability, performance, security, and the user experience.
- Document your approach, communicate progress, and present your results and learnings at the end of the program.
What You Bring
- Ability to work at Rhombus HQ during Summer 2027 (June-August).
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field of study and graduating by June 2028.
- A foundation in programming, data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving.
- Experience using at least one programming language through coursework, personal projects, research, or a previous internship.
- Evidence of something you’ve built, tested, or improved—and the ability to explain your approach.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions, learn new tools, and act on feedback.
- Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with teammates.
- Prior professional internship experience is preferred.
- Prior internship experience developing and launching product is a plus.
What You’ll Gain
- Ownership of a meaningful project with clear goals and tangible outcomes.
- Mentorship, code reviews, and practical feedback from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to how engineering, product, design, and hardware teams build connected products.
- Experience balancing technical decisions with customer needs.
- A final project presentation that demonstrates your work and growth.
Why work at Rhombus
- Culture: Emphasizes partnership, sustainable growth, and mission‑driven work (“make the world safer”).
- Remote/Hybrid/Office: Flexible – options for remote, in‑office, or hybrid depending on role.
- Perks: Flexible PTO, majority employer‑paid medical/dental/vision, stock options for all employees, professional development reimbursements, fully‑loaded snack bar, happy hours, ping‑pong.
- Headquarters: Vibrant Midtown Sacramento, CA.
- Growth: Rapidly growing company with opportunities across sales, marketing, operations, engineering, and more.