Jobs at Benchling
Benchling is a cloud‑based platform that transforms how life‑science teams manage experiments, data, and collaboration. The company offers a suite of tools—Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and data analytics—that are used by universities, pharma, and biotech firms worldwide. Benchling’s reputation comes from its user‑friendly interface, strong API ecosystem, and real‑time data sharing that accelerate research timelines.
Benchling hires across the tech spectrum. Software engineers build the core platform in languages such as Python, Go, and TypeScript, while data scientists develop predictive models for experimental design. Product managers shape feature roadmaps, sales and marketing drive adoption in pharma, and customer success engineers ensure smooth onboarding. Candidates can expect fast‑paced projects, cross‑functional collaboration, and a focus on impact: a single feature can reduce experiment turnaround by hours.
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Software Engineer, Backend (Domain Graph & APIs)
Company: Benchling
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 15, 2024
Benchling, a leading biotechnology company, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Domain Graph and API team. The role involves building foundational technologies for customers' engineers and other Benchling engineers. The team is responsible for creating and maintaining APIs that are used by over 80% of Benchling's customers in their critical business processes. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in a platform team, and a product-first approach. They should be able to own projects end-to-end, consult with application teams, and ensure high quality and performance of systems. The role offers a competitive salary range of $157,250 - $212,750, along with comprehensive benefits including fertility healthcare, four months of parental leave, and a generous vacation policy.
Software Engineer, Full Stack (Inventors)
Company: Benchling
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 05, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a software engineer to join the Inventors team. The role involves designing and implementing backend models, API endpoints, and frontend components for complex scientific workflows. The engineer will work closely with product managers, designers, marketing, and sales to ensure the right context is shared. The company offers a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment. Benchling values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Product Manager, Core Application Platform
Company: Benchling
Location: Boston, MA / Remote
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a product leader for its Core Application Platform team. The role involves leading the design, development, and delivery of platform primitives, tools, and applications. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of product management experience, preferably in B2B SaaS or Developer Tools, and a strong understanding of the R&D lifecycle. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment. Benchling values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Product Design Leader, Platform, Automation & Analytics
Company: Benchling
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 15, 2024
Benchling is a biotech company that is rewriting life as we know it. They are looking for a Design Leader to join their team and help them redefine how scientists do their work. The role requires strong systems thinking, expertise in design systems, and experience in building and managing design teams.
Product Design Leader, Platform, Automation & Analytics
Company: Benchling
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Oct 14, 2024
Benchling is a biotech company that is rewriting life as we know it. They are looking for a Design Leader to join their team and help them redefine how scientists do their work. The role requires strong systems thinking, expertise in design systems, and experience in building and managing design teams.
Engineering Leader, Application Platform
Company: Benchling
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 14, 2024
Benchling is seeking an Engineering Leader for its App Core team. The role involves managing engineers working on various core capabilities, defining the long-term vision for the team, and delivering next-generation capabilities of the Benchling platform. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience as an engineering manager, 5+ years of platform experience, and a strong understanding of platform primitives in enterprise SaaS. The candidate must be willing to work onsite in the SF office 3 days a week and have an interest in life sciences. The salary range for this role is $186,575 to $252,425.
Sales Development Representative (EMEA)
Company: Benchling
Location: Zurich, Switzerland / Remote
Posted Oct 06, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Sales Development Representative with a life sciences background. The role involves creating a positive first impression, qualifying leads, and driving outbound prospecting activities. The company offers competitive benefits, including fertility healthcare, parental leave, mental health support, and a flexible work environment. Benchling values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
IT DevOps Engineer (High Seniority)
Company: Benchling
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Oct 15, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a seasoned IT DevOps/Systems Engineer to enhance and streamline their IT infrastructure. The role involves managing endpoint environments, automating IAM solutions, and building AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, extensive experience in AWS, IAM, IaC, automation, and Mac/Windows environments. They should also have advanced knowledge of modern MDM solutions and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $230,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, parental leave, 401(k), commuter benefits, mental health benefits, wellness stipend, learning and development stipend, and flexible vacation.
Account Executive, Startups
Company: Benchling
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Oct 08, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Sales Development Representative or Account Executive to drive sales and customer success within a geographical territory. The role involves identifying and qualifying opportunities, maintaining customer satisfaction, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a life sciences background, 2-3 years of sales experience, and a passion for biotech. Benchling offers a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.
Product Design Leader, Platform, Automation & Analytics
Company: Benchling
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Oct 17, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Design Leader for Platform and Automation & Analytics initiatives. The role involves guiding a team of designers to redefine how scientists work, collaborating with leadership teams, and understanding customer needs to shape product strategy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in enterprise SaaS Design, strong systems thinking, and expertise in consistency and scalability across complex product ecosystems. The role is hybrid, based in San Francisco or Boston offices, requiring in-office presence 3 times a week. Benchling offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and user experience.
Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Release Engineering)
Company: Benchling
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 05, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to shape their platform for agility, performance, and security. The role involves owning technical projects end-to-end, supporting engineers, and contributing to projects like building automation and optimizing software delivery. The ideal candidate should have 2 or more years of experience in DevOps or software engineering, proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, and a strong understanding of cloud computing and microservices architectures.
Strategic Finance, Engineering & Product
Company: Benchling
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 05, 2024
Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Lead to join their team in San Francisco. The role involves partnering with business leaders, providing financial analysis, and driving strategic initiatives. The candidate should have 8+ years of experience in strategic finance, product finance, FP&A, or related fields, with a strong aptitude for complex problem-solving and financial modeling. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including equity, healthcare, parental leave, and a flexible vacation policy.