Benchling

Software Engineer, Agents

Benchling4 months ago
Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 165,113 – 223,388

Level

Mid

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Nov 13, 2025

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Benchling is seeking a Software Engineer for its AI Agents team in San Francisco, focusing on developing cutting-edge AI solutions to automate and accelerate scientific research. The role involves building end-to-end AI agents that help scientists design experiments, analyze data, and streamline complex research processes using advanced technologies like LLMs and intelligent interfaces.

What you'll do

AI Agent Development: Build end-to-end AI agents that automate scientific workflows from experiment design to data analysis and reporting
Customer Collaboration: Work directly with scientific teams to ideate use cases, gather feedback, and develop tailored AI solutions
Full Stack Engineering: Develop both backend LLM-powered primitives and intuitive frontend interfaces within Benchling's applications
Platform Enhancement: Contribute to AI agent platform frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure to accelerate future development
Technical Leadership: Help shape Benchling's AI development strategy and evolve engineering practices in an emerging technology field

What we look for

Technical

Stack ProficiencyProven experience with backend (Python) and frontend (React) technologies
AI/ML KnowledgeUnderstanding of Large Language Models and AI agent architectures

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Professional ExperienceMinimum 3 years of professional software engineering experience in production systems
AI DevelopmentDemonstrated interest and potential experience in AI and machine learning technologies

Skills

Required skills

PythonBackend development and system implementation
ReactFrontend framework for building user interfaces
AI/Machine LearningExperience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agent development
Full Stack DevelopmentAbility to work across backend and frontend technologies

Nice to have

BiotechnologyBasic understanding or interest in life sciences research
AI InfrastructureExperience with AI agent platforms and tooling
Distributed SystemsKnowledge of scalable system architectures

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 165,113 – 223,388 (annual)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity Options

Stock options in a high-growth biotechnology software company

Professional Development

Ongoing learning opportunities in cutting-edge AI and biotechnology technologies

Flexible Work Environment

In-office collaboration in San Francisco with potential for hybrid arrangements

Innovative Culture

Work at the intersection of biotechnology and advanced AI technologies

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess basic qualifications and background
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Coding challenge or technical interview focusing on software engineering and AI/ML skills
  3. 3
    Team Interview — Multiple interviews with AI Agents team members to evaluate technical expertise and cultural fit
  4. 4
    Systems Design Interview — In-depth discussion about designing scalable AI agent architectures and solving complex engineering challenges
  5. 5
    Final Leadership Interview — Meeting with senior engineering leadership to discuss vision, potential impact, and alignment with team goals
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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
PythonJavaScript
Frameworks
ReactLangChain
Databases
PostgreSQLMongoDB
Tools
OpenAI APIDockerKubernetes
Other
AI/ML LibrariesCloud Platforms
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