Backend Engineer

Tensor Auto; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Tensor seeks engineers to design, develop, and maintain a scalable data search platform powering autonomous driving systems.

You will also build and operate an annotation platform to support AI model development and training, working with Python/Node.js, databases, and cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or Node.js, with strong skills in data structures, operating systems, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a scalable data search platform to support autonomous driving systems.
• Build and operate a robust annotation platform to support AI model development and training for autonomous driving technologies.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Data structures

Operating systems

Networking

RESTful APIs

Cloud-native apps

Team communication

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

CI/CD

Docker

Containerization

Job description

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle - fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence - a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

Locations

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k-$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Singapore
• Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a scalable data search platform to support autonomous driving systems.
• Build and operate a robust annotation platform to support AI model development and training for autonomous driving technologies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or Node.js, with strong skills in data structures, operating systems, and networking.
• Hands-on experience in designing RESTful APIs and using modern web frameworks.
• Familiarity with mainstream databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing cloud-native applications.
• Strong communication and learning abilities, with a team-oriented approach.

Preferences

• Experience with shell scripting.
• Exposure to frontend development workflows.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization.

We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.