Security Researcher

About Tenzai

Tenzai is building autonomous AI hackers that think like the world's best offensive security experts, act like them, and then help fix what they find before the real ones do. If this mission speaks to you, come defend the world's software: autonomously, continuously, and in-depth.

About The Role

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of offensive security and AI — and to have your expertise shape a platform used at enterprise scale. As an Security Researcher, you will push the boundaries of what autonomous agents can achieve.

Your goal is to conduct cutting-edge research into novel attack vectors and vulnerabilities, using those insights to both sharpen our AI and lead the industry conversation on AI-driven security. You’ll work alongside a tight-knit team building excellent software in the security space.

Responsibilites

• Original Research: Develop new attack strategies and offensive testing techniques for web, network and AI targets, and translate real-world knowledge into improvements for the AI agent
• Thought Leadership: Produce high-quality technical content, including research papers, stage demonstrations, or technical blog posts that showcase Tenzai’s unique capabilities and security philosophy.
• Public Advocacy: Represent Tenzai’s research at major security conferences and industry events.
• AI Enhancement: Part of the team improving the AI hacker to make it more dangerous and creative.
• Collaboration: Work closely with AI and engineering teams to continuously improve agent capabilities and ensure research findings are integrated into the product.
  
  

• Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in Web and API security, including authentication, business logic, and injection flaws.
• Publication Record: Proven experience publishing technical security research (e.g., personal or company blogs, whitepapers) or presenting at recognized security conferences (e.g., Black Hat, DEF CON, OWASP).
• Coding Proficiency: Experience in writing code to develop tooling for penetration tests and security research.
• Startup Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership and curiosity.
  
  

• Working on problems that matter - Software is now written and deployed faster than it can be secured. Attackers are beginning to use AI to find vulnerabilities at scale. Tenzai exists to close that gap. It's a mission that requires elite hackers, and also sharp storytellers, wicked-smart operators, and experienced market builders.
• Building a category in the making - Tenzai is defining a new category in cybersecurity. That means every team — from research and engineering to product, brand, and go-to-market — has a chance to shape how the industry understands and adopts autonomous security. If you thrive building something from zero and helping a new idea take hold in the world, keep reading.
• Talent density - We believe small teams of exceptional people outperform large organizations. Tenzai was founded by veteran security experts and repeat entrepreneurs. We hire deliberately and value curiosity, initiative, and craftsmanship, whatever your discipline.
• Creating real impact, quickly - Whether you're building systems, shaping product experiences, telling the story, or helping customers succeed, your work will immediately influence how organizations secure their software. We move quickly, keep teams lean, and give humans ownership.
• Ambition with humility - We're tackling hard problems with a team that values deep expertise and thoughtful collaboration. Everyone here is learning, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, we love eating lunch together.