Software Engineer (Extensibility Platform)

Benchling

United States Posted October 17, 2026

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Remote Full-time Mid level
Salary Range

$148,159 - $234,557

Job Description

Join Benchling, a leading life sciences software company, as a Software Engineer on the Extensibility Platform team. In this role, you will design, build, and operate essential platform systems that enable Benchling to scale its product offerings and accelerate scientific discovery. You will own products end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to team growth and engineering process improvements. This position offers a competitive salary, robust healthcare benefits, and a supportive work environment.

  • Design, build, and operate platform systems that enable Benchling to scale its product offerings and accelerate scientific discovery.
  • Own the development of custom offerings for Benchling, including Apps and Extensions, and manage their lifecycle from installation to configuration.
  • Lead high-impact projects from design through to deployment and operation, collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
  • Enthusiasm for diving into complex technical challenges and a keen interest in the life sciences domain, with a willingness to learn and adapt
  • Experience leading & delivering projects from start to finish, independently or as a part of a larger team
  • You have 2+ years of experience in a fulltime software engineering role. Ideally in SaaS with platform development experience
  • Proficiency in backend development, API design, data management. Experience in Web Application development is highly desirable
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to iterate on feedback and deliver high-impact solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Willing to work out of our SF office 3 days a week
Required Skills
software development collaboration cross-functional collaboration problem solving
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