Benchling
Software Engineer, Platform (Developer Experience)
$173K–$234K
Boston, MA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of software engineering experience.
About the job
Build developer tools and platform capabilities that improve engineering productivity and enable AI adoption across Benchling’s engineering organization.
What you'll do
- Enhance the BFF layer between client and backend APIs to support frequent, confident releases.
- Build tools and frameworks for development, testing, and production packaging, and improve them using feedback.
- Promote effective engineering and operational practices and collaborate across teams to reduce workflow friction.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of software engineering experience.
- Expertise with at least one web framework; node or python preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and feedback-iteration abilities.
- Effective communication, especially in cross-functional settings.
Nice to have
- Experience with GraphQL.
- Interest in learning about life science; prior knowledge is not required.
Pay
$173K – $234K USD base salary
Tools
node, python, GraphQL
AI focus
Drive AI enablement and adoption across the Build organization; the interview includes an AI-focused exercise or discussion.
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