Software Engineer – Extensibility Platform

Benchling

. Design, build, and operate platform systems for an extensible, flexible, and customizable Benchling experience .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $148,159 - $200,451 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development, API design, and data management while leading projects from inception to deployment. Strong collaboration skills are essential for working effectively in cross-functional teams within the life sciences domain.

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Backend DevelopmentAPI DesignData ManagementSaaS DevelopmentProject Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringWeb Application DevelopmentDomain ModelingVersioning InfrastructureLifecycle Machinery

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Benchling MCPEvent PlatformsWebhook PlatformsNotification Platforms

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPlatform DevelopmentCross-Functional Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate platform systems for an extensible, flexible, and customizable Benchling experience
Own Apps and Extensions products end-to-end, including domain modeling, versioning and distribution infrastructure, installation, configuration, and lifecycle machinery
Maintain and operate event, webhook, and notification platforms
Fan out permission-filtered, real-time domain changes to customer systems and scientists across thousands of tenants
Develop and support the Benchling MCP for governed AI-agent interaction with Benchling data
Work on Canvas Core, enabling interactive custom UI inside Benchling with AI Assistant support
Lead high-impact projects from design through deployment and operation
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers across Platform and Applications teams
Contribute to technical strategy, team growth, engineering processes, tools, and best practices
Improve the maintainability, consistency, scalability, and developer experience of public APIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in a full-time software engineering role
SaaS and platform development experience ideally
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in backend development, API design, and data management
Web application development experience highly desirable
Experience leading and delivering projects from start to finish
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Willingness to work from the San Francisco office 3 days per week
Enthusiasm for complex technical challenges
Interest in the life sciences domain and willingness to learn and adapt
Ability to work from the office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
U.S. work authorization status required in the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
AI-focused onboarding/interview exercise and support for integrating AI into day-to-day work