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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, Infrastructure (Release Engineering, High Seniority)

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 04, 2024

Benchling is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to own software release, collaborate with engineers, and deliver next-generation infrastructure. The role requires 6+ years of experience in DevOps or software engineering, with expertise in deployment and configuration management, cloud computing, and microservices architectures.

Software Engineer, Backend -Data Platform (Schemas)

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 06, 2024

Benchling, a leading biotechnology company, is seeking a software engineer to join their Schemas team. The role involves re-architecting the Schemas system for scalable schema iteration, developing a robust versioning system, and designing foundational schema type primitives. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven track record in project delivery. Benchling offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Software Engineer, Full Stack (Data Input)

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 01, 2024

Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Data Input team. The role involves leading product initiatives, engineering across the stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment. Benchling values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Software Engineer, Full Stack (Inventors)

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Benchling is a biotech company that aims to unlock the power of biotechnology by providing modern software to scientists. The company is looking for a software engineer to join their Inventors team, which focuses on building tools that enable scientists to easily input and accurately represent their processes as structured data.

Strategic Financial Analyst, Build

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 09, 2024

Benchling is a biotech company that is looking for an experienced Strategic Finance Lead to join their team. The role involves providing financial analysis and insights, managing infrastructure forecasts, and supporting negotiations with key vendors and partners.

Product Support Leader

Company: Benchling

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jun 15, 2024

Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Support Team Leader for its EMEA region. The role involves leading customer support, managing daily operations, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve customer issues. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in customer support, knowledge of support industry best practices, and a life sciences-related degree. Benchling offers competitive compensation, family-forming benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Chief Accounting Officer

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Benchling is a biotechnology company that is looking for a business-oriented Chief Accounting Officer to oversee all accounting functions. The company is looking for a proven leader with a track record of accomplishing objectives in a complex environment.

Software Engineer, Backend (Big Data Infra) (High Seniority)

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 01, 2024

Benchling is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to build and operate high throughput distributed messaging platforms, next generation warehouse and compute platforms, and data transformations and pipelines. The role involves working closely with application and platform teams to establish best practices and design CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, expertise in data analytics and warehouse solutions, and proficiency in scripting languages like Python. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Software Engineer, Backend (Domain Graph & APIs)

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 01, 2024

Benchling, a biotechnology company, is seeking a Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Domain Graph and API team. The role involves owning projects end-to-end, consulting with application teams, building a durable data platform, ensuring high quality and performance, mentoring other engineers, and driving product and team evolution. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment. The ideal candidate should have a product-first approach, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in the life sciences industry.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Benchling is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize their IT infrastructure. The role involves leveraging modern engineering best practices, implementing automated IAM solutions, and managing network infrastructure.

Customer Success Manager, Named

Company: Benchling

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Jul 12, 2024

Benchling is seeking a Customer Success Manager to work with life sciences companies, requiring a background in biology, molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, or bioengineering, with 2+ years of experience in life sciences and 5+ years of customer success experience in a SaaS software environment.

Software Engineer, Backend (Schemas)

Company: Benchling

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 01, 2024

Benchling, a leading biotechnology company, is seeking a software engineer to join their Schemas team. The role involves re-architecting the Schemas system for scalable schema iteration, developing a robust versioning system, and designing foundational schema type primitives. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven track record in project delivery. Benchling offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the workplace culture like at Benchling?
Benchling fosters a mission‑driven environment where scientists and engineers collaborate to accelerate life‑science research. Employees work in a hybrid model with flexible remote options. The company offers generous equity, health benefits, and a culture that rewards experimentation: employees are encouraged to propose and test new ideas in short sprints. Regular hackathons, code reviews, and cross‑team demos reinforce open communication and continuous learning.
What types of positions does Benchling offer?
Benchling hires for roles such as Software Engineer (Backend, Frontend, DevOps), Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Product Manager, UX Designer, Sales Engineer, Customer Success Manager, and Lab Operations Specialist. Each role focuses on building scalable, secure cloud services that support experimental workflows. Openings range from entry‑level to senior leadership positions, with opportunities to work on cutting‑edge AI for biology.
How can I stand out when applying to Benchling?
Showcase a solid portfolio of code or research projects that demonstrate your impact on real‑world data pipelines. Highlight experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), or bioinformatics libraries (Biopython, pandas). Emphasize your ability to translate scientific problems into software solutions; include examples of cross‑functional collaboration. Finally, reference Benchling’s mission in your cover letter and explain how you can contribute to accelerating life‑science innovation.

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