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TENEX.AI

Software Engineer II (REMOTE)

Remote, USA
Level
Mid
Work type
Remote · US only

Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.

Open. First seen 19 October 2026.

About the role

Company Overview

TENEX.AI's standard text

TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We are a force multiplier for defenders, helping organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection, rapid response, and continuous protection. Our team is composed of industry experts with deep experience in cybersecurity, automation and AI-driven solutions. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly growing and seeking top talent to join our mission of revolutionizing the AI-Native MDR landscape.

We’re a fast growing startup backed by industry experts and top tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital Partners and also backed by Shield Capital, DTCP (formerly Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners), Deepwork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund. Seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture. Get in on the ground floor. We’re a small but well-funded team that just raised a substantial round – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Software Engineer II to join our core engineering team. You will be instrumental in building and scaling our platform, working across the entire technology stack from designing robust backend systems to crafting engaging user interfaces. As an early team member, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to key technical decisions and help define our engineering culture. We value individuals who are proactive, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Culture is one of the most important things at TENEX.AI—explore our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai to witness how we embody it, prioritizing the irreplaceable collaboration and community of in-person work.

For candidates who embody the rare "10x of 10x" talent, we offer the flexibility of fully remote work. If you are an exceptional, unrivaled force in this role and prefer not to relocate at this time, we encourage you to apply for this remote-first position. Please be aware that the competition for these remote roles is exceptionally fierce, and the standards for selection are significantly higher.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
  • Build and maintain responsive and user-friendly frontend applications.
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack.
  • Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and tools.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
  • Be proactive in identifying and solving technical challenges.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Experience with at least one backend programming language such as Go, Python, or an equivalent.
  • Experience with at least one modern frontend framework such as Next.js, TypeScript, React, Vue.js, or an equivalent.
  • Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desired (While experience in all is not required, any of the following would be a plus):

  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts and technologies, such as:
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT)
  • Vector Databases
  • Experience working in an early-stage startup environment.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Developer or Professional Data Engineer are a plus.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity technologies and Google SecOps solutions.
  • Collaborate with a talented and innovative team focused on continuously improving security operations.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

If you're passionate about combining cybersecurity expertise with artificial intelligence and have experience with Google SecOps and Chronicle, we encourage you to apply!

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The team: Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 18 open in Engineering. 4 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in July: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Cybersecurity (17 of 18), Python (15 of 18), AWS (13 of 18), GCP (13 of 18), Golang (13 of 18), Kubernetes (13 of 18), RAG (12 of 18)

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