Detection and Response Engineer
Benchling is a leading AI platform for biotech R&D, focused on revolutionizing the industry with structured scientific data and AI integration. The role of Security Response Engineer involves building a comprehensive security program, investigating security events, and enhancing incident response processes to protect sensitive data. Responsibilities Investigating security events across the organization using your experience and knowledge in multiple security domains (log analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis) Creating, deploying and maintaining high signal threat detections based on your understanding of threat actor TTPs Enhancing incident response processes through documentation and research into best practices Coordinating multi-functional incident response during security incidents, assisting partner teams during non-security incidents Researching new detection mechanisms for attack vectors and techniques relevant to our space and presenting findings to both internal and external audiences Evaluating external tooling, developing new automation and tooling Skills 1+ years experience in Detection and Response (Detection Engineering, Digital Forensics, Incident Response) Strong communicator with both words and data - you have experience communicating to a wide variety of stakeholders under varying conditions Experience as an incident responder responsible for leading multi-team incidents Technical innovation skills (you enjoy finding technical solutions, learning new technology, evangelizing security and privacy) Ability to move forward projects in ambiguous situations through influence and not authority Practical experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures Comfortable with complexity in the short term but can build towards simplicity in the long term Some experience with cloud environments and automation Relevant development experience in at least one scripting language, preferably Python Company Overview Benchling is an IT company that provides a cloud-based software platform for biology researchers and research and development organizations. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Benchling has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 19 in 2025, 24 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 18 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.