Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, the materials we wear, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.
Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products and accelerate time to milestone and market.
Come help us bring modern software to modern science.
We're looking for Software Engineer interns to join our Summer 2026 intern class in San Francisco. As an intern, you'll be entrusted with a significant degree of ownership to work on either platform and infrastructure or product and application teams. You'll learn to design complex and highly scalable products and systems that will directly impact our customers or other Benchlings!
RESPONSIBILITIESYou will own a project end-to-end, from initial design, to prototype, to large-scale rollout. You might:
- Design and implement backend models and API endpoints for complex scientific workflows.
- Build and operate rich frontend components and visualizations.
- Design and build a platform framework or infrastructure tool for other Benchling engineers to use.
Must haves:
- Current enrollment in a BS/MS degree in computer science and/or STEM fields with an expected graduation date between Dec 2026 and Summer 2027.
- A prior software engineering internship or similar experience.
- Strong abilities in problem solving and iterating on feedback.
- A desire to have ownership over building key pieces of product and/or platform.
Nice to haves:
- Passion for learning about life science.
We offer a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes in-office collaboration. Interns are expected to be on-site 4 days per week.
SALARY RANGEBenchling takes a market-based approach to pay. For this role, the hourly pay is $60.00 per hour.
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Biotechnology is rewriting life as we know it, from the medicines we take, to the crops we grow, and the household goods that we rely on every day. But moving at the new speed of science requires better technology.
Benchling’s mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology. The world’s most innovative biotech companies use Benchling’s R&D Cloud to power the development of breakthrough products.
Help us bring modern software to modern science.
We’re on Team Science
We believe in the promise of science and the teamwork required to fulfill that promise.
Whether your background is in science, engineering, business, or another field, you’re on Team Science if you believe in the power of science to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
Why Work With Us
Everyday at Benchling, you’re surrounded by talented people who are really excited about the work they’re doing and the impact they’re having. It’s truly uplifting to work on a product that you can believe in and to work alongside colleagues who are energized by the shared vision of a future with less disease and greater sustainability.
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