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Software Engineer, Extensibility Platform

Benchling· Engineering
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$148.2k - $234.6kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Software engineer on the Extensibility Platform team at Benchling, focused on building and operating platform systems for extensibility, integrations, and AI-enabled experiences within Benchling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact projects from design through to deployment and operation.
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business needs into effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with technical leaders to contribute to team growth and improve engineering processes and tools.
  • Improve the maintainability, consistency, scalability, and developer experience of Extensibility Platform’s public APIs.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a fulltime software engineering role (SaaS/platform development preferred).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to iterate on feedback and deliver high-impact solutions.
  • Proficiency in backend development, API design, data management; Web application development experience desirable.
  • Experience leading and delivering projects from start to finish, independently or in a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment; willingness to work out of SF office 3 days a week.
  • Enthusiasm for complex technical challenges and a keen interest in life sciences; willingness to learn.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentAPI designCollaboration across cross-functional teams
Nice to have:Web application development

Benefits

  • Full-time U.S. benefits program including equity, health, dental, vision, 401(k) + employer match, wellness, commuter, and more.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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