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Software Engineer, Backend (Developer Tooling)

Benchling is a biotechnology software company on a mission to unlock the power of biotechnology by providing cutting-edge R&D tools for leading biotech companies. They are seeking a Backend Software Engineer specialized in Developer Tooling and Performance Engineering to design and implement observability tools and performance improvements, helping scale the platform and enhance customer experience.

Skills

  • Strong software development experience with observability and SRE principles.
  • Proficiency in performance engineering and tooling development.
  • Ability to ship product-focused code rapidly with real-world impact.
  • Problem-solving and iterating based on feedback.
  • Experience with modern observability tools and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement internal observability libraries and tooling following industry best practices.
  • Identify, propose, and implement performance improvements across the technology stack autonomously.
  • Build resources to help application and infrastructure teams pinpoint performance bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to solve customer-impacting performance issues.
  • Own projects end-to-end from design through large-scale rollout.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing to foster continuous performance improvement across engineering.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits.
  • Four months fully paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Commuter benefits and remote home office stipend.
  • Mental health support including therapy and coaching.
  • Monthly wellness stipend.
  • Learning and development stipend.
  • Generous and flexible vacation policy.
  • Company-wide winter holiday shutdown.
  • Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries.
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Inclusive & Diverse
Mission Driven
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Growth & Learning
Collaboration over Competition
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Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
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DATE POSTED
June 26, 2025

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