
TENEX is a cybersecurity company leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Shield Capital, TENEX’s flagship offering is a next-generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, transforming how organizations detect and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Google and Microsoft security ecosystems and state-of-the-art AI capabilities, TENEX empowers enterprises to enhance threat detection, agility, and resilience while maximizing the value of their security investments.

TENEX is a cybersecurity company leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and human expertise to transform enterprise security. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Shield Capital, TENEX’s flagship offering is a next-generation Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, transforming how organizations detect and respond to threats. With deep expertise in Google and Microsoft security ecosystems and state-of-the-art AI capabilities, TENEX empowers enterprises to enhance threat detection, agility, and resilience while maximizing the value of their security investments.
What they do: AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and AI SOC services
Founded / launch: Commercial launch January 2025
Recent raise: $27M Series A (announced September 11, 2025)
Backers: Crosspoint Capital Partners (Series A lead), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Shield Capital
Employees: ~60
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Enterprise security operations and threat detection/response
Technology, Information and Internet
$27M
Participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Shield Capital; additional participation reported from DTCP, DeepWork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund
“Backed by top-tier venture investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Crosspoint Capital Partners”
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 MDR landscape.
As a Director of AI/ML Software Engineering at TENEX, you will be a strategic technical leader responsible for setting the technical vision, managing multiple engineering teams, and driving the execution of scalable, high-performance software and AI systems. You will play a crucial role in shaping the architecture of our AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, fostering technical excellence, and ensuring alignment with the overall product strategy.
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.
Location: This role will require being onsite Monday - Thursday in our San Jose, CA, Sarasota FL or Kansas City, MO office. WFH on Friday. Job Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications Leadership & Management Expertise
Software Architecture & Systems Engineering
AI/ML Expertise
Nice-to-have
Soft Skills
Education & Certifications