Benchling

Software Engineer, New Grad (2026)

Benchling4 months ago
Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 144,000 – 144,000

Level

Junior

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Nov 11, 2025

Full TimeJunior

The role

Summary

Benchling is seeking a New Grad Software Engineer for their 2026 class in San Francisco, focusing on building and scaling innovative biotechnology software solutions. The role offers new graduates an opportunity to work on critical platform and product teams, providing end-to-end project ownership and meaningful contributions to cutting-edge scientific R&D technology.

What you'll do

Project Ownership: End-to-end ownership of projects from initial design to large-scale rollout
Backend Development: Design and implement backend models and API endpoints for complex scientific workflows
Frontend Development: Design and implement rich React frontend components for complex scientific analyses
Platform Development: Build platform frameworks and infrastructure tools for Benchling engineers
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, marketing, and sales teams

What we look for

Technical

Software Engineering ExperiencePrior software engineering internship or similar practical experience
Problem SolvingStrong abilities in problem solving and iteratively improving based on feedback
Product-First ApproachAbility to ship code quickly with a focus on real-world impact

Education

Academic BackgroundBS/MS degree in Computer Science or STEM field, expected graduation in Summer 2026

Experience

Project OwnershipDemonstrated desire to own and build key product or platform components

Skills

Required skills

Software DevelopmentComprehensive understanding of software engineering principles and practices
Full Stack DevelopmentAbility to work on both backend and frontend development

Nice to have

Life Sciences InterestPassion for learning about biotechnology and scientific research

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 144,000 – 144,000 (annual)

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Work

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

Mentorship

Strong mentorship program for new graduate engineers

Career Growth

Opportunities for rapid professional development and meaningful contributions

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Application Review — Screening of academic background and internship experience
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — Assessment of problem-solving skills and technical capabilities
  3. 3
    Final Interview — Comprehensive evaluation of candidate fit with Benchling's engineering culture
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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
JavaScriptReact
Frameworks
React
Other
R&D Cloud Platform
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