Senior Software Engineer

TENEX.AI is an AI-native, automation-first Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider focused on enhancing cybersecurity through advanced threat detection. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of product and infrastructure initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable and secure systems.

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

Requirements:

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