Rick Altherr
About Rick Altherr
Rick Altherr is an engineer with extensive experience in software and systems development, having worked at notable companies such as Google, Apple, and Eclypsium. He currently serves as an engineer at Oxide Computer Company and possesses expertise in GNSS, time synchronization, and Linux kernel development.
Work at Oxide Computer Company
Rick Altherr has been employed at Oxide Computer Company as an Engineer since 2020. He works in Monroe, Washington, United States. His role involves contributing to the development and engineering efforts of the company, leveraging his extensive background in software engineering and systems development.
Previous Experience at Google
Rick Altherr held multiple positions at Google from 2004 to 2016. He served as a Software Engineer in various capacities, including Senior Software Engineer for Server Software and GlobalBit, and Engineering Manager for Hard Drive Software and Server Software. His tenure at Google spanned over a decade, during which he gained significant experience in software development and management.
Career at Apple, Inc.
Rick Altherr worked at Apple, Inc. from 2003 to 2009. He began as a Performance Analysis Intern and later became a Performance Tools Engineer. His work at Apple involved performance analysis and tool development, contributing to the optimization of software performance.
Education and Expertise
Rick Altherr earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Cincinnati, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. He possesses expertise in GNSS and inertial measurement systems, time synchronization, Linux kernel development, performance analysis, and device driver development. These skills are essential for applications requiring precise location tracking and effective hardware-software interfacing.
Background in System Administration
Before entering the software engineering field, Rick Altherr worked as an Assistant System Administrator at the University of Cincinnati from 2000 to 2002. This role provided him with foundational knowledge in system administration, enhancing his technical skills and understanding of system operations.