Software Engineer

General Analysis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Analysis, a security research lab based in San Francisco, is seeking a Software Engineer to own end-to-end development of our platform for safety and reliability testing.

You will design and build complex agentic systems and the user platform, interfacing directly with customers to translate needs into features.

We value Python, TypeScript, and SQL proficiency, fast prototyping, and the ability to architect systems while making pivotal design choices in a security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python, TypeScript, and SQL with ability to prototype quickly.
• Experience designing end-to-end platforms and safety/reliability testing.
• Strong system architecture judgment and customer-facing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of our platform for safety and reliability testing.
• Design and build complex agentic systems and the user platform.
• Interface directly with customers to gather feedback and deliver features.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

SQL

Security experience

Job description

General Analysis is a security research lab focused on adversarial simulations, evaluations, and runtime protection.

We are based in San Francisco and work across research, engineering, and product.

About the role

As a Software Engineer, you will own end-to-end development of our platform for safety and reliability testing.

You will be responsible for designing and building out complex agentic systems and the user platform to access these capabilities, and interfacing directly with customers to build features and meet their needs.

You may be a good fit if

• You are comfortable with Python, TypeScript, and SQL.
• You deliver fast prototyping and iterate quickly.
• You can architect systems at a high level and exercise judgement to make pivotal design choices.
• You have security experience, or are excited to build it here.

You'll thrive here if

• You are excited about applying novel research and new technology to real-world problems.
• You are excited to learn new domains and build deep context in AI security.
• You are results-oriented and can balance deep exploration with practical implementation.
• You proactively step outside defined boundaries to support the team's mission and unblock others.