About the role
Revolutionizing biotechnology is at the core of our mission at Benchling. From the medicines we consume to the crops we cultivate, biotechnology is changing our lives. To keep pace with the rapid advancements in science, we need cutting-edge technology.
Benchling empowers the world's leading biotech firms through our R&D Cloud, accelerating the creation of groundbreaking products and streamlining their journey to market.
Join us in merging modern software with the forefront of scientific discovery.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As an Application Security Engineer at Benchling, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team dedicated to upholding a top-tier security program. We prioritize the delivery of real-world security solutions while embracing automation to add value to our organization. We're searching for engineers who are passionate about safeguarding sensitive data that impacts society.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Integrating and enhancing both external and internal security tools within our development and build environments.
Creating streamlined processes to embed security into our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Working collaboratively with engineers to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, thereby minimizing risk.
Conducting thorough code reviews of our applications and services.
Partnering with our Product Design and Software Engineering teams on security and privacy initiatives, leading security design reviews and threat modeling.
Engaging in incident response and vulnerability remediation activities.
Formulating secure coding and design practices and providing training to engineering teams.
Executing black-box and gray-box penetration testing on our applications and services.

