Benchling

Software Engineer, Full Stack (Study Lifecycle)

Benchling2 days ago
Location

Boston, MA

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 148,159 – 200,451

Level

Mid

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

Apr 8, 2026

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Benchling is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Study Lifecycle team, focused on building innovative software solutions for biotech research. The role involves developing critical platforms that help scientists organize experiments, transform data, and track biological samples, ultimately accelerating scientific discovery in a regulated environment.

What you'll do

End-to-End Project Ownership: Take full ownership of projects from initial design through prototype development to large-scale implementation
Full Stack Development: Engineer across the entire technology stack, designing backend models, implementing APIs, and crafting rich frontend components
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to build optimal user-centric solutions
Product Innovation: Create new products and enhance existing platforms to achieve feature completeness
Code Quality: Write well-documented, thoroughly tested code that adheres to company best practices
Engineering Process Improvement: Contribute to maturing engineering tooling, best practices, and organizational processes

What we look for

Technical

Frontend DevelopmentStrong experience with React or similar JavaScript-based frontend frameworks
Full Stack CapabilitiesProven ability to develop both user-facing and backend experiences in web applications
Software ArchitectureCapable of designing scalable and maintainable software solutions

Education

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

Experience

Professional Experience2-4 years of full-time software engineering experience
Product-Driven ApproachDemonstrated ability to ship code quickly with focus on real-world impact

Skills

Required skills

ReactProficiency in React or similar JavaScript frontend frameworks
Full Stack DevelopmentExperience building both frontend and backend web application components

Nice to have

Life Sciences InterestCuriosity and willingness to learn about biotechnology and scientific research processes
API DevelopmentExperience designing and implementing robust backend APIs

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 148,159 – 200,451 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Work

3-day in-office work arrangement (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to hiring diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess basic qualifications
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — Technical assessment of coding skills and problem-solving abilities
  3. 3
    Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple rounds of interviews with engineering team members, including technical and cultural fit assessments
  4. 4
    Final Review — Comprehensive evaluation of candidate's technical skills, experience, and alignment with company values
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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
JavaScriptTypeScript
Frameworks
React
Databases
PostgreSQL
Tools
Git
Other
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