Systems Engineer (High Seniority)

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San Francisco, CA
170K-252K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
Cloud • Healthtech • Software • Biotech
On a mission to unlock the power of biotechnology and empower our global customers to get to milestones & market faster.
The Role
The Systems Engineer at Benchling will be responsible for managing and optimizing IT infrastructure, with a focus on Windows/Mac endpoint management, corporate networking, and IAM solutions. The role includes overseeing system upgrades, network security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align IT infrastructure with business strategies.
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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.

The Business Technology team is on the lookout for a seasoned IT DevOps/Systems Engineer to elevate and streamline our IT infrastructure. This role is pivotal in managing and optimizing our endpoint environments (Mac/Windows/Chrome OS), automating identity and access management (IAM) solutions, and building AWS infrastructure. We seek a proactive and detail-oriented professional dedicated to enhancing the reliability, security, and efficiency of our IT systems—crucial for empowering both our customers and our business.

  • Maintain and enhance our endpoint management tools to deliver an exceptional experience across macOS, Windows, Chrome OS devices.
  • Develop and enforce robust policies for network and endpoint security, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and our security partners.
  • Apply engineering best practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, configuration management, log aggregation, monitoring, telemetry, alerting, and automation to scale and optimize our critical IT functions and services.
  • Implement and maintain automated IAM solutions, particularly with Okta, to streamline access requests and bolster our security posture.
  • Lead and manage system upgrades, migrations, and integrations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Work closely with the Business Technology team and other departments to align IT infrastructure with business strategies and project goals.
  • Mentor junior engineers and peers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Proficient in scripting languages like Python or Ruby for automation and configuration.
  • 8+ years in systems engineering, corporate infrastructure, or IT, with extensive experience in AWS, IAM, IaC, automation, and Mac/Windows environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of modern Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions such as Jamf, WorkspaceOne, and Intune.
  • Experience with maintaining and deploying configuration management solutions at scale.
  • Skilled in implementing, managing, and scaling IAM solutions, with a focus on Okta.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

SALARY RANGE

Benchling takes a market-based approach to pay.  The candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and work location. For this role the base salary range is $170,000 to $230,000

To help you determine which zone applies to your location, please see this resource. If you have questions regarding a specific location's zone designation, please contact a recruiter for additional information.

Total Compensation includes the following:

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • 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 Summer & Winter holiday shutdown
  • Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries

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We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. 
We are an equal opportunity employer. That means we don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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San Francisco, CA
772 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

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

We strive to build an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. That means welcoming diverse perspectives and helping each other grow as much as we’re helping the company grow. We’re surrounded by some of the most talented, intellectually curious, and thoughtful people in tech and science.

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