Software Engineer, Extensibility Platform

San Francisco · 2+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 12, 2026

At a glance

As a software engineer on the Extensibility Platform team, you will design, build, and operate platform systems essential for an extensible, flexible, and customizable Benchling experience.
You will own products end-to-end, including domain modeling, versioning and distribution infrastructure, and installation, configuration, and lifecycle machinery.

Lead high-impact projects from design through to deployment and operation.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers across Platform and Applications teams to translate business needs into effective solutions.
Collaborate with technical leaders and teammates to contribute to team growth, drive improvements in engineering processes and tools, and foster a culture of excellence.
Improve the maintainability, consistency, scalability, and developer experience of Extensibility Platform’s public APIs.

You have 2+ years of experience in a fulltime software engineering role.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to iterate on feedback and deliver high-impact solutions.
Proficiency in backend development, API design, data management.
Experience leading & delivering projects from start to finish, independently or as a part of a larger team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Willing to work out of our SF office 3 days a week.
Enthusiasm for diving into complex technical challenges and a keen interest in the life sciences domain, with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Flexible hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes in-office collaboration
Employees are expected to be on-site 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)