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Software Engineer, Full Stack (Chemistry) (High Seniority)

Benchling builds the R&D Cloud used by leading biotech companies to accelerate science and product development. The Chemistry full-stack team is seeking a high-seniority software engineer to lead design and delivery of chemistry capabilities—building intuitive, scalable React + Python systems integrated with Benchling's notebook and registry products.

Skills

  • Strong full-stack experience with React frontend and Python backend
  • Proven ability to design scalable, reliable systems with attention to performance
  • Deep engineering fundamentals: testing, version control, code quality, and CI/CD
  • Experience leading technical decisions and influencing cross-team architecture
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Mentoring and team leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end design, implementation, and delivery of high-impact full-stack features (React + Python).
  • Make foundational technical and architectural decisions to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, customer success, and other engineering teams to align on goals and shape user experiences.
  • Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical debt; refactor critical systems for maintainability and developer velocity.
  • Optimize backend performance and frontend responsiveness for complex scientific workflows and large datasets.
  • Mentor and coach other engineers, participate in onboarding, pairing, and knowledge sharing.
  • Elevate code quality through strong testing, reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices.
  • Operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing scientific domains and take ownership of outcomes.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant field is a plus but not required
  • Domain training in chemistry/biotech is beneficial but not required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Fertility and family-forming benefits
  • Four months fully paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Commuter benefits for in-office employees and home office stipend for remote employees
  • Mental health benefits including therapy and coaching
  • Monthly wellness stipend and learning & development stipend
  • Generous flexible vacation and company-wide winter shutdown
  • Sabbaticals at 5- and 10-year anniversaries
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CULTURE VALUES
Inclusive & Diverse
Mission Driven
Diversity of Opinions
Growth & Learning
Collaboration over Competition
BENEFITS & PERKS
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Family Medical Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Resources
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SALARY RANGE
$214,646/yr - $290,404/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2025
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