Benchling · 1 week ago
Software Engineer, Backend (Performance and Observability)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$141K/yr - $191K/yr
2+ years expBenchling is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the power of biotechnology through innovative software solutions. The Performance Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer to develop internal libraries and tooling that implement Observability best practices, improve performance, and enhance customer experience across their technology stack.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement internal libraries and tooling that adhere to industry best practices in Observability
Have the autonomy to identify, propose, and implement performance improvements across the technology stack
Build resources that allow application and infrastructure teams to understand performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address performance issues impacting customers
Directly contribute to overall customer experience by identifying and resolving performance-related challenges
Own projects end-to-end, from initial design, to prototype, to large-scale rollout
Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and across engineering to build a culture of continuous performance improvement
Qualification
Required
Have 2+ years of experience in software engineering
Build software with a product-first approach. You ship code quickly and care about the real world impact of your code
Have strong abilities in problem solving and iterating on feedback
Enjoy ownership and building key pieces of product, while collaborating with other teams
Have used modern Observability tools and practices
Are interested in learning more about life science (prior knowledge is not required; desire to learn is a must)
Willing to work onsite in our SF office 3 days a week
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Broad range of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
Four months of fully paid parental leave
401(k) + Employer Match
Commuter benefits for in-office employees and a generous home office set up stipend for remote employees
Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching, for employees and their dependents
Monthly Wellness stipend
Learning and development stipend
Generous and flexible vacation
Company-wide Winter holiday shutdown
Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
Company
Benchling
Benchling is an IT company that provides a cloud-based software platform for biology researchers and research and development organizations.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$411.9MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital Global EquitiesAlkeon CapitalMenlo Ventures
2021-11-17Series F· $100M
2021-04-14Series E· $200M
2020-05-28Series D· $50M
Leadership Team
Sam Wickramasekara
Founder & CEO
Ashutosh Singhal
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
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