Benchling
Benchling
Benchling builds cloud software for scientific research and development in the life sciences. Its platform brings together digital lab notebooks, experiment planning and records, laboratory information management capabilities, biomolecule data models, and workflow automation. Teams can connect instruments and other software, use developer APIs, and apply AI-powered tools and analytics to support discovery, preclinical research, and process development. Benchling also provides implementation, training, and customer success services to help organizations adopt and scale collaborative R&D across biotech, biopharma, agritech, and industrial biotechnology.

Software Engineer, Extensibility Platform at Benchling

Build extensibility features, APIs, event systems, and AI integrations for Benchling’s biotech R&D platform. Lead platform projects that help scientists customize workflows and advance discovery.

Aprašymas

  • Build and run platform systems that make Benchling flexible and customizable.
  • Own Apps and Extensions across domain modeling, versioning, distribution, installation, configuration, and lifecycle management.
  • Operate event, webhook, and notification platforms.
  • Deliver permission-filtered, real-time domain updates to customer systems and scientists across thousands of tenants.
  • Develop and support Benchling MCP for controlled AI-agent access to Benchling data.
  • Contribute to Canvas Core, which supports interactive custom interfaces in Benchling and the AI Assistant.
  • Guide high-impact projects from initial design through launch and ongoing operation.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers across Platform and Applications teams.
  • Help shape technical strategy, team development, engineering processes, tools, and practices.
  • Make public APIs easier to maintain and use while improving consistency and scalability.

Reikalavimai

  • At least two years of full-time software engineering experience.
  • SaaS or platform development experience is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving ability.
  • Proficiency in backend development, API design, and data management.
  • Web application development experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience leading projects through completion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working collaboratively across functions.
  • Able to work from the San Francisco office three days each week.
  • Enthusiasm for tackling complex technical problems.
  • Interest in life sciences and readiness to learn and adapt.
  • Available to work in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
  • U.S. work authorization status must be provided in the application.

Privalumai

  • Equity compensation.
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Wellness benefits.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
  • AI-focused onboarding and interview exercise, with support for using AI in daily work.