# Software Engineer, Full Stack, Developer Productivity

**Company:** [Benchling](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/benchling)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $148k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** React, Node.js, Python, Frontend Frameworks, Web Frameworks
**Posted:** 2026-06-30

> Build and extend frontend frameworks, architecture, and developer productivity tooling for Benchling's large-scale React application used in biotech R&D. Requires 3+ years software engineering experience, product-first mindset, and web framework expertise (Node/Python preferred).

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own features end-to-end, from initial design, to prototype, to large-scale rollout.
- Design, implement, and extend frontend frameworks and architecture for one of the largest, richest React applications, powering complex scientific analyses.
- Build and implement tooling for efficient, frictionless development, testing, and packaging for production release.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and peers in engineering to make Benchling a delightful place to develop software.
- Help rapidly scale our product and team by maturing tooling, best practices, engineering processes, and hiring.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
- Build tools and software with a product-first approach; ship code quickly and care about real-world impact.
- Expertise with at least one web framework, preferably Node or Python.
- Strong abilities in problem solving and iterating on feedback.
- Enjoy ownership and building key pieces of product.
- Empathy for customers and curiosity about their challenges.
- Interested in learning more about life science (prior knowledge not required; desire to learn is a must).

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with React for large-scale applications.
- Interest in developer productivity tools and frameworks.
- Familiarity with AI tools and workflows.

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