Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Authentication & Authorization
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BenchSci
201-500 employees
AI-driven platform for preclinical research
Senior
Remote in Canada
- A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field within science
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Experience with authentication solutions and SSO
- High comfort working with a Python back-end and a React/Typescript front-end
- 4+ years of experience working as a professional full-stack developer
- Experience with Auth0 or similar Identity as a Service (IDaaS) platform
- Experience working with a security-first mindset, including knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
- Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
- Experience with RBAC or ABAC authorization models
- Implement new features and bug fixes within our authentication and authorization services
- Work with your immediate team engineers to do technical investigations, solution designs, code implementation with automated tests, and code reviews
- Lead or consult the authoring of engineering design proposals following our product roadmap at BenchSci
- Leverage a deep understanding of the business context and the team’s goals to unlock independent technical decisions in the face of open-ended requirements
- Proactively identify new opportunities (from both internal and external sources) and advocate for and implement improvements to the current state of projects
- Adhere to and improve our high standards of highly scalable and maintainable code
- Help set a high standard for exceptional engineers who are outcome-oriented and positively contribute to the team's culture
- Be given an unmatched opportunity for accelerated growth and learn from a team of world-class engineers
- Provide troubleshooting analysis and resolution in a timely manner
- Work on projects involving some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world
- Solve difficult problems and bring new perspectives to the team
BenchSci operates in the biotechnology sector, focusing on preclinical research and development. Its main product, ASCEND, uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to extract and organize data from various sources, helping scientists generate hypotheses, design experiments, and identify risks. Unlike its competitors, BenchSci emphasizes an intuitive platform that can be easily deployed across research organizations. The company's goal is to enhance research efficiency and outcomes for scientists and research organizations.
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$156.6M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2015
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -13%2 year growth
↓ -2%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $95M Series D funding boosts BenchSci's AI platform development and market reach.
- Generative AI integration enhances ASCEND's predictive capabilities for hypothesis generation.
- Recognition as a Best Workplace for Inclusion attracts top talent and fosters innovation.
What critics are saying
- 17% workforce reduction may impact morale and innovation at BenchSci.
- Heavy reliance on external funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.
- Rapid team expansion could lead to integration challenges and inefficiencies.
What makes BenchSci unique
- BenchSci's ASCEND platform uses AI to map disease biology for drug discovery.
- ASCEND helps scientists identify risks and generate hypotheses in preclinical R&D.
- BenchSci's AI Reagent Selector improves reagent selection efficiency in drug development.
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Benefits
Remote-first culture
Equity options
15 days vacation + additional day every year
Unlimited flex time
Comprehensive health & dental benefits
Psychotherapist services
Annual Learning & Development budget
Home office set-up budget
Wellness, lifestyle & productivity spending account