We are seeking a Software Engineer, Gen AI & Web Apps to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work on complex projects, contribute to both back-end and front-end efforts, and grow with fellow engineers as you build solutions for our SaaS products that help scientists save time and improve experiment quality.

Pay range: $100,000–$125,000
We understand compensation is a key factor when choosing a role. This range represents our target hiring range, based on market data, internal equity, and the current scope of the position. We often hire near the midpoint, but individual offers may differ depending on experience, skills, and scope.

You will:
• Develop and deliver new features and bug fixes within a cross-functional team of data engineers, PMs, and AI scientists.
• Work closely with your immediate team of 3–5 engineers on technical investigations, solution design, and high-quality implementation.
• Build and maintain reliable web applications that integrate with LLMs and generative AI workflows.
• Write clean, well-tested, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and offer constructive feedback to maintain strong engineering standards.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly.
• Contribute to projects supporting major pharmaceutical companies, ensuring data security and reliability.
• Learn from top-tier engineers to accelerate your technical and professional development.

You have:
• Experience building full-stack applications using Python/Django on the back end and React/TypeScript on the front end.
• 2+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• A basic understanding of GenAI concepts such as prompting, RAG workflows, or working with LLM APIs.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to ask questions and dig into complex problems to find solutions.

Nice to have:
• Experience with authentication flows and SSO, such as OAuth or SAML.
• Familiarity with vector databases or AI orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
• Experience working in regulated industries like HealthTech or FinTech.

Benefits and perks:
• Competitive compensation, including BenchSci equity options
• Strong vacation policy with an additional day added each year
• Company closures for 14 additional days annually
• Flexible sick, personal, and religious days
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Annual learning and development budget
• One-time home office setup budget upon joining
• Annual lifestyle spending account
• Generous parental leave with top-up or paid time off options
• Retirement savings plan with company match

About BenchSci:
BenchSci’s mission is to dramatically increase the speed and quality of life‑saving research and development. We enable scientists to conduct more successful experiments using our advanced biomedical AI platform. Supported by leading investors including Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google’s AI fund Gradient Ventures, we provide essential tools that accelerate research at top pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions.

Our culture:
We promote transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. We value differences, embed equity into our work, and encourage diversity, autonomy, and personal growth. We support self‑driven individuals with resources for continuous improvement. You will work with highly skilled, mission‑driven experts and be empowered to reach your full potential. We encourage you to push boundaries and achieve ambitious goals.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can succeed. Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion is a shared responsibility that guides our efforts. Learn more about our DEI initiatives at the link provided.

Accessibility accommodations:
If you need accommodations, we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. Contact talent@benchsci.com.