Backend Software Engineer - Security Services (Staff Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Participation in discretionary equity incentive plan

Comprehensive company benefits program

Job summary

A leading AI company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in San Jose to implement and maintain security REST APIs and enhance infrastructure stability. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong Java skills with 3 years of related experience. The role offers a competitive salary range from $75k to $300k USD and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a software engineer or equivalent technical expertise.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of SQL and no-SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security REST API platforms.
• Write and maintain customized crypto libraries.
• Produce well-designed and tested code.
• Enhance infrastructure stability and performance.
• Continuously evolve architecture as the system scales.

Skills

Java language skills

Understanding of data structure and algorithms

REST API design and implementation

Familiarity with MVC and Spring or Play frameworks

Experience with SQL and no-SQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Backend Software Engineer - Security Services (Staff Level)

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.

Locations

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

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security REST API platforms (PKI services, authentication services, signing services, preferably in Java, etc.).
• Write and maintain customized crypto libraries for all services across the company.
• Produce well‑designed, factored, and tested code.
• Enhance infrastructure stability & performance.
• Continuously evolve architecture as the system scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience as a software engineer, developer, or equivalent technical expertise.
• Good understanding of data structure and algorithms.
• Strong Java language skills and good coding style.
• Familiar with MVC, frameworks like Spring or Play.
• Hands‑on experience with REST API design and implementation.
• Experience with at least one of SQL and no‑SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, Apache Ignite, Cassandra).
• Comfortable working within a distributed team located in multiple time zones.

Preferences

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and agile development environment.
• Working knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) in medium to large environments to include key management, digital certificates, and digital signatures.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, processes, and methods.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 values diversity at our company.