[Remote] Senior AI/ML Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TENEX.AI is an AI-native, automation-first Managed Detection and Response provider focused on enhancing cybersecurity through advanced solutions. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing scalable AI systems while collaborating with engineering teams to implement innovative cybersecurity solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead and own the architecture and delivery of technical components of complex projectsDesign & build the AI layer that powers autonomous detection, RAG-backed investigation, and auto-remediation workflowsDevelop and productionize large-scale LLMs, graph-based reasoning engines, and streaming feature pipelines that operate on billions of security eventsOwn evaluation & reliability—from prompt libraries and fine-tuning to red-team testing, latency budgets, and fallback strategiesLead cross-functional initiatives, partnering with Product, Detection Engineering, and Customer Success to translate real-world attacker behavior into robust ML and rule-based detectionsExperiment with retrieval-augmented generation, tool-calling agents, and multi-modal models (text + logs + graphs) to keep defenders decisively aheadProvide technical mentorship to junior engineers, foster engineering best practices, and contribute to architectural design reviewsSkills7+ years of experience in software development, engineering production systems using modern programming languages (Python, Go, Rust, or Java)Deep knowledge of agentic systems design, such as Centralized and/or Decentralized MAS (Multi-Agent Systems) architecturesSolid understanding of Graph structures and specifically graph databasesHands-on experience building agents, orchestration frameworks (LangChain/LangGraph, Agno AGI, or custom), and evaluation harnessesDeep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven systemsStrong fundamentals in API design (REST/gRPC) and distributed systemsClear, concise communication skills and a bias for collaborative problem-solvingProven track record of gathering consensus and guiding multi-stakeholder initiatives through uncertain boundariesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldPrior work in cybersecurity (SIEM, EDR, SOAR, or MDR)Background driving high-impact engineering initiatives in high-growth startups or enterprise SaaSFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure security (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Relevant certifications (AWS/GCP Professional Engineer, Kubernetes, or security-related credentials) are a plusBenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits package.A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.Company OverviewTENEX.AI is a cybersecurity company that combines human expertise with artificial intelligence to protect digital assets. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://tenex.ai.