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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Tenex Corporation - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Prompt Engineering, Reliability of Systems, Generative AI, Cyber Threat Analysis, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Docker - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-san-jose-ca--364912bf-759c-4aca-8af7-4d84b0647e6c ## About the Role 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., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cyber Threat Hunting, Distributed Computing, Docker, Emerging Technology, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Identify Issues, Internet Security, JavaScript, Leadership, Operational Improvement, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Programs, React.js, Risk, Scalable System Development, Seed Funding, Software Engineering, Startup, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Work From Home ## Description 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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