About the job
TENEX is a pioneering provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, leveraging AI and automation to enhance cybersecurity for organizations. Our mission is to empower defenders with advanced threat detection, swift response capabilities, and ongoing protection. Comprising industry veterans with extensive expertise in cybersecurity and AI solutions, we are a dynamic startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz.
As an early member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our company culture and driving impactful initiatives. This is a unique chance to join a well-funded startup at the forefront of developing next-generation cybersecurity technology.
We are currently expanding our engineering team and are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to innovate, create, and implement the machine learning models that will enhance our AI-powered cybersecurity platform. Your work will be vital in delivering precise threat detection, automating response actions, and generating predictive security insights across TENEX.
Culture is paramount at TENEX. AI. Discover our vibrant culture by visiting our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai, where we emphasize the invaluable nature of collaboration through in-person teamwork.
This is an on-site position based in our San Jose, CA office, where you will be expected to work four days a week.
Role Overview
In the role of Senior Data Scientist, you will oversee the complete lifecycle of machine learning models, from concept and research to deployment and ongoing evaluation. Utilizing extensive volumes of cybersecurity and operational data, you will develop models that bolster our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) capabilities, including anomaly detection, threat scoring, and automated alert triage.
You will collaborate closely with teams in Security Operations, Product Development, and Data Engineering to convert complex security challenges into actionable data science projects, ensuring our AI/ML solutions are effective, scalable, and enhance our clients' security outcomes. This position merges analytical expertise with practical engineering to deliver critical AI solutions for cybersecurity.
Job Responsibilities:
AI/ML Model Development

