Software Engineer, Full Stack (Process Execution)

About this role

Benchling is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to build and maintain the workflow engine that powers biotech R&D operations. You'll develop features for scientific process design and execution while collaborating with AI teams to integrate intelligent automation into manufacturing workflows.

What you'll do

• Build full-stack features across workflow engine, recipes, and assays using backend and frontend technologies
• Model data layer structures for workflow graphs and task execution tracking
• Develop products on the workflow orchestration engine for industry-standard scientific processes
• Collaborate with AI Agents team to enable AI-assisted scientific work
• Participate in on-call rotation (approximately 1.5 weeks per quarter) for customer-facing product support
• Partner with product and design teams to translate complex scientific requirements into intuitive software

What they're looking for

• Full-stack development (backend with Python or similar, frontend with React or equivalent)
• Production system design and maintenance
• Workflow orchestration and data modeling
• AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, or cloud agents)
• Code review and documentation practices
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Product sense and iterative development
• Ability to learn life sciences domain knowledge

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (3 days per week on-site: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
• Work on mission-critical platform serving 200,000+ scientists globally
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI integration in scientific workflows
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams