Benchling
Software Engineer, Platform (Developer Experience)
$173K–$234K
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of experience in software engineering.
About the job
Build developer tools, workflows, and frameworks that improve engineering productivity and enable AI adoption across Benchling’s Build organization.
What you'll do
- Enhance the BFF layer between client and backend APIs to support frequent, high-confidence releases.
- Build tooling for development, testing, and production packaging, and integrate quality feedback into workflows.
- Use developer feedback and collaborate across teams to reduce engineering friction and promote effective engineering practices.
What they ask for
- Expertise with at least one web framework.
- Strong problem-solving and ability to iterate on feedback.
- Product-first approach to building and shipping software.
- Effective communication in cross-functional settings.
Nice to have
- Experience with GraphQL.
- Node or Python web framework experience is preferred.
Pay
$173K – $234K (base salary)
Tools
GraphQL, node, python
AI focus
Drive AI enablement and adoption across the Build organization; the interview includes a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion.
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