Product Manager, Developer Platform

Requirements

• We are rebuilding biotech for the AI era.
• AI has the potential to change this, compressing decades of R&D work into years.
• But that only happens when clean, structured scientific data and AI are built into how science gets done.
• Benchling is the AI platform for biotech R&D.
• Scientists use Benchling to design experiments, capture structured data, and run AI agents and models directly in their workflows.
• We’re building an AI scientist for our customers.
• AI fluency is the foundation we build on; it's core to how we work, and we're committed to helping every new hire integrate it into their day-to-day.
• As part of our interview process, you'll complete a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion so we can understand how you think about and use AI to drive impact in your role.
• experience and as AI transforms how scientists work, the stakes have never been higher.
• The world's most innovative life sciences teams are already building agentic R&D workflows on top of Benchling, and they need a platform that can keep up.
• You'll work cross-functionally with Solutions Engineering, Partnerships, and Customer Success to build the platform foundation that makes this possible. - Developers who try to build on Benchling today hit walls fast — in our docs, our APIs, and our support.
• QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: - 3-5 years of product management experience, with hands-on ownership of API, SDK, or developer platform products - Technical fluency: you can read code, review API specs, and have credible conversations with engineers.
• experience and are constantly thinking about how AI-era tooling (MCPs, LLM-friendly APIs, agentic workflows) can supercharge what developers can do with Benchling - Familiarity with the modern developer stack — APIs, SDKs, documentation, and developer onboarding; you understand the tradeoffs and know what good looks like - Strong communicator: you write crisp
• requirements and can present clearly to engineers, stakeholders, and customers alike Nice to Have: - Familiarity with the life sciences or enterprise SaaS domain -
• experience at a company with a platform business model or marketplace HOW WE WORK We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes in-office collaboration.

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