AI Agent Engineer for Scientific Automation

Benchling; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

401(k) + Employer Match

Commuter benefits

Mental health benefits

Learning and development stipend

Flexible vacation

Sabbaticals for 5 and 10-year anniversaries

Job summary

An innovative biotechnology company in San Francisco seeks a Software Engineer to develop AI agents that automate scientific processes. You will collaborate with customers, build end-to-end systems, and improve the platform. A flexible hybrid work arrangement is in place, emphasizing in-office collaboration three days a week. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $165,113 to $223,388.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, building and maintaining production systems.
• Experience across the stack, comfort working with backend and frontend systems.
• Strong product sense with the ability to iterate quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end AI agents that automate scientific work.
• Work directly with customers to gather feedback and build evaluations.
• Continuously improve our agent platform and shape AI development.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Backend systems (Python or similar)

Frontend frameworks (React or equivalent)

Strong product sense

Curiosity about LLMs and AI agents

Collaborative mindset

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Interest in biotechnology

Job description

An innovative biotechnology company in San Francisco seeks a Software Engineer to develop AI agents that automate scientific processes. You will collaborate with customers, build end-to-end systems, and improve the platform. A flexible hybrid work arrangement is in place, emphasizing in-office collaboration three days a week. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $165,113 to $223,388.