Benchling

Engineering Leader, Data Input

Benchling1 months ago
Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 195,904 – 265,046

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Feb 9, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Benchling is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader for its Data Input team, responsible for building critical platform components that enable efficient scientific data capture and management. The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives, drive platform scalability, and develop AI-powered features that support over 90% of Benchling's customers in the biotechnology research and development space.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of software engineers, focusing on growing early-to-mid-career engineers into impactful leaders.
Strategic Product Development: Partner with product and design to define roadmap and long-term product strategy, with a focus on foundational technical initiatives and API delivery.
Technical Excellence: Maintain high standards of product quality, perform code reviews, and directly engage with the team's codebase to ensure excellent technical decisions.
Customer Engagement: Meet with customers to understand their scientific workflows and data entry needs in research, development, and manufacturing contexts.
Execution and Planning: Translate strategic vision into actionable quarterly plans with clear metrics and targets.
Organizational Improvement: Contribute to engineering-wide organizational improvements as part of the management team.

What we look for

Technical

Cloud Application DevelopmentExtensive experience building cloud-based web applications with front-end and back-end expertise
Platform MigrationProven track record of leading complex technical migrations, refactors, and infrastructure projects
AI IntegrationAbility to develop and integrate AI-powered features, including Large Language Models (LLMs) into scientific software workflows

Education

Technical DegreeBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Engineering ManagementMinimum 2 years of engineering management experience
Software EngineeringMinimum 5 years of software engineering experience, with technical lead responsibilities
Cross-Functional CollaborationDemonstrated experience working with product, design, sales, and marketing teams

Skills

Required skills

Technical LeadershipAbility to provide hands-on technical guidance and perform code reviews
Strategic PlanningExperience in developing and executing long-term technical strategies
Team DevelopmentProven ability to grow and mentor early-to-mid-career engineers

Nice to have

Frontend TechnologiesExperience with React and TypeScript
Python ProgrammingProficiency in Python programming language
Performance OptimizationExperience in solving complex performance challenges for large-scale web applications

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 195,904 – 265,046 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Work

3-day in-office collaboration model with remote flexibility

Diverse and Inclusive Environment

Commitment to hiring people with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Cutting-Edge Technology

Work on innovative biotechnology software solutions

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on engineering leadership experience and technical expertise
  3. 3
    Manager Interview — Interview with senior engineering leadership to evaluate strategic thinking and management capabilities
  4. 4
    Team Interviews — Multiple interviews with potential team members to assess cultural and technical fit
  5. 5
    Final Leadership Interview — Comprehensive interview with executive leadership to align on vision and potential impact
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Benchling is a cloud-based platform for life sciences research and development, offering digital solutions for scientific data management, collaboration, and process optimization.

San Francisco, CA, USAFounded 2011benchling.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonTypeScript
Frameworks
React
Databases
Cloud Databases
Tools
JiraObservability Tools
Other
AI/LLM Integration
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