Software Engineer, Full Stack – Process Execution

Benchling

. Build and maintain core features across the workflow engine, recipes, and assays, spanning backend services and frontend product surfaces .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $173,369 - $234,557 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Full-Stack Development with a focus on Python and React, alongside experience in Workflow Engines and Orchestration Systems. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to translate complex scientific workflows into user-friendly software solutions.

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Full-Stack DevelopmentPython ProgrammingReact FrameworkWorkflow Engine ExperienceAI-Assisted Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData ModelingTask Execution TrackingCode ReviewProduction Systems MaintenancePostgreSQLOrchestration SystemsGxP ComplianceFDA 21 CFR Part 11 FamiliarityEnterprise B2B SaaS Experience

Soft Skills

Collaborative AbilityStrong Product SenseIterative Development

Tools & Technologies

Cloud AgentsCursorClaude Code

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesBiotech KnowledgeRegulated Software Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPostgresPythonReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain core features across the workflow engine, recipes, and assays, spanning backend services and frontend product surfaces
Contribute to data modeling for workflow graph structures, task execution tracking, and work management
Build products on the workflow orchestration engine for industry-standard processes
Collaborate with the AI Agents team to expose the workflow engine and related products for AI-assisted scientific work
Write well-documented and well-tested code and participate in code review
Participate in the on-call rotation, approximately 1.5 weeks per person per quarter
Partner with product management and design to translate complex scientific workflow needs into intuitive, reliable software
Use AI-assisted development practices alongside agents as part of the development workflow

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production systems
Full-stack experience across backend (Python or similar) and frontend (React or equivalent)
Strong product sense and ability to iterate based on user feedback and evolving requirements
Collaborative ability to work with engineers, PMs, and cross-functional partners across a complex codebase
Willingness to use AI-assisted development tools such as Cloud agents, Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent
Interest and genuine curiosity in learning about life sciences; prior biotech knowledge not required
Willing to work onsite in the San Francisco office three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
Experience with workflow engines, orchestration systems, or similar data-flow platforms
Familiarity with regulated software environments such as GxP or FDA 21 CFR Part 11
Background in React, Python, and PostgreSQL
Experience working in enterprise B2B SaaS serving large, complex organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity