Backend Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have 3+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in designing and building scalable systems that handle complex data processing. You understand the intricacies of usage metering and billing systems, and you are comfortable working with high-throughput, low-latency architectures. Your expertise in Java and Spring allows you to create robust applications that meet the demands of modern biotechnology.

You are familiar with REST API design and understand how to implement best practices for API development. Your experience includes working with data quality guardrails and ensuring that systems are reliable and maintainable. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with product and platform teams to shape technical strategies.

You have a strong analytical mindset and can reason about cost, value, and growth in the context of software development. You are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and are eager to contribute to the evolution of the capabilities within the Usage & Billing Platform.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is a plus, as is familiarity with data aggregation and reconciliation processes. You may have worked in the biotechnology sector or have a keen interest in how technology can drive innovation in life sciences.

What you'll do

As a Backend Engineer on the Usage & Billing Platform team, you will design, build, and operate the systems that power Benchling’s usage metering, rating, and billing. Your work will be foundational to how Benchling delivers and monetizes consumption-based products. You will own the evolution of these capabilities end-to-end, ensuring that they are scalable and efficient.

You will collaborate with internal application teams to define meters and aggregation windows, and model dimensions such as units, tiers, and entitlements. Your role will involve high-throughput, low-latency ingestion and exactly-once aggregation, ensuring that the systems you build are capable of handling large volumes of data with precision.

You will also be responsible for implementing data quality guardrails and conducting backfills and reconciliations as necessary. Your contributions will help Benchling scale its product offerings with financial-grade accuracy and customer transparency, shaping the technical strategy that product and platform teams rely on.

What we offer

At Benchling, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is unlocking the power of biotechnology. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to projects that are at the forefront of the biotech industry.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to bring modern software to modern science and help shape the future of biotechnology.