About the job
About Us:
At Tenex Labs, we unite innovators, strategists, and engineers to empower the world's most ambitious companies in overcoming their most significant challenges. We thrive at the intersection of strategy and engineering, embedding dedicated teams directly within organizations to convert complex, high-stakes problems into tangible, measurable results. Our approach is hands-on; we collaborate closely with our clients, eschewing traditional hand-offs in favor of immersive teamwork.
Our pace is that of a startup, combined with the rigorous standards of top-tier firms. Our culture champions intellectual curiosity, radical ownership, and a commitment to excellence driven by diverse teams empowered to challenge norms, act swiftly, and elevate one another. If you're eager to engage in meaningful projects alongside inspiring colleagues, Tenex Labs is the perfect environment for you.
The Role:
As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer at Tenex Labs, you will be a results-oriented innovator in a high-caliber, AI-focused environment. Your role involves collaborating closely with strategists and clients to design and implement AI-driven workflows that yield significant, measurable outcomes.
Your success is defined by your output. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, utilize state-of-the-art AI tools and internal automation, and be directly rewarded for your performance through an uncapped, output-aligned compensation model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engagement in Client Operations – Integrate into client codebases and agile cycles, overseeing end-to-end feature delivery. Collaborate with AI strategists and client stakeholders to prioritize impactful initiatives and sustain consistent progress. Deliver production-ready solutions that drive quantifiable business results.
- Maximize Development Efficiency – Employ the latest coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) to amplify your productivity and continuously optimize your workflows. Your performance is quantified in story points, and compensation is uncapped; the more you deliver, the more you earn.
- Full Stack Development – Execute across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure using diverse tech stacks. Quickly adapt to unfamiliar codebases and contribute effectively within complex architectures and problem domains.
- Systems Design & Architecture – Conceptualize and construct comprehensive platforms that redefine business operations. You will serve as both an architect and an orchestrator, building reliable, auditable systems with user-friendly interfaces that maintain human involvement.

