Senior Software Engineer - REMOTE

Speedrun Talent Network; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote option

Job summary

Tenex.AI, an AI-native MDR startup in San Jose, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to own core backend and frontend initiatives across the stack, delivering scalable, secure systems. You’ll balance individual contributions with technical leadership, collaborating with product and design to define features and architecture.

Candidates should have 5+ years of professional software experience with Go or Python, React/Next.js, strong SQL, cloud (GCP/AWS), and a track record delivering end-to-end

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in backend languages Go or Python.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript).
• Strong relational database experience (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).
• Proven ability to own complex projects end-to-end.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs.
• Build and maintain frontend applications with strong UX.
• Own projects end-to-end from architecture to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers on new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, testable code and participate in reviews.
• Improve engineering processes, tools, and team practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring new ideas.

Skills

5+ years software engineering

Go/Python backend

React/Next.js/TypeScript frontend

SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)

Ownership & delivery

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

GCP certifications (Professional Cloud Developer / Professional Data Engineer)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AI/ML concepts exposure

Job description

Company Overview

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.

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.

Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our core engineering team. You will take ownership of major product and infrastructure initiatives, working across the stack to build scalable, reliable, and secure systems. In this role, you’ll balance being a strong individual contributor with providing technical guidance to peers, ensuring high standards in code quality, design, and execution. You’ll collaborate closely with product and design teams, making key technical decisions and helping define how our platform evolves. This is an opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems in security, AI, and distributed systems, while growing into a leadership position as the company scales.

For candidates who embody the rare "10x of 10x" talent, we offer the flexibility of fully remote work. 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 backend services and APIs.
• Build and maintain intuitive and performant frontend applications.
• Take ownership of projects end-to-end, from architecture through deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews, raising the bar for engineering quality.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the stack and ensure system reliability.
• Contribute to improving engineering processes, tools, and team practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring new ideas to the team.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go, Python, or equivalent.
• Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Next.js, TypeScript, or similar).
• Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex projects and deliver them end-to-end.
• Excellent problem-solving, 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.

We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position in San Jose: $120,000 - $170,000