Process
Phone screen, technical interview. The technical interview was like how others described it: the text editor problem. I ran out of time, so just prepare for this one ahead of time. They really just want you to solve the problem, then try to think about how to refactor after.
Questions
Adding HTML tags to certain text.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 40 interview experiences for the Benchling Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Benchling's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral13%
Negative30%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Benchling's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Benchling Work Experiences
4.0
Good place, but growing too large
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 31, 2024
Pros: Awesome team and very meaningful mission.
Cons: growing too large and becoming too corporate
4.0
Kind People, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 1, 2025
Pros: Some of the kindest, most capable, and humblest people I've ever worked with.
Cons: Somewhat low drive and low pay relative to "elite" tech companies.
4.0
Great Talent, Hard Product Wins
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 9, 2024
Pros: Great people, lots of talent and opportunity in the company.
Cons: Products seem hard to land with new customers.
- 4.0Good place, but growing too largeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 31, 2024Pros: Awesome team and very meaningful mission.Cons: growing too large and becoming too corporate
- 4.0Kind People, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 1, 2025Pros: Some of the kindest, most capable, and humblest people I've ever worked with.Cons: Somewhat low drive and low pay relative to "elite" tech companies.
- 4.0Great Talent, Hard Product WinsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2024Pros: Great people, lots of talent and opportunity in the company.Cons: Products seem hard to land with new customers.
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