Back End Developer Jobs in Massachusetts

Back End Developer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in fintech, biotech, healthcare technology, and enterprise software sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level engineers to principal architects. Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Fidelity Investments, MassMutual, and Wayfair maintain large engineering teams with ongoing back end needs. The most sought-after specialties are cloud-native API development, distributed systems, and data pipeline engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10

Top employerPhoton

Top cityLowell, MA

Cities hiring9

Work type75% On-site

Top industryTechnology

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Engineering Specialist - Back End Days

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MACOM Technology Solutions

Engineering Specialist - Back End Days

Lowell, Massachusetts

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MACOM Technology Solutions

Lowell, Massachusetts

Account Management

Customer Service

Customer Success

Account Management

Customer Service

Customer Success

$37 - $50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Physics

$37 - $50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Physics

1,001-5,000

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Senior Software Engineer I/II, Back-end/Data, Robotics

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Lila Sciences

Senior Software Engineer I/II, Back-end/Data, Robotics

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Lila Sciences

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Engineering (Non-Software)

Mechanical Engineering

Product Management

Engineering (Non-Software)

Mechanical Engineering

Product Management

$144k - $240k/yr

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Operations Manager Back-end

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Precision CastParts

Operations Manager Back-end

Worcester, Massachusetts

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Precision CastParts

Worcester, Massachusetts

Business Operations

Program Management

Project Management

Business Operations

Program Management

Project Management

$130k - $170k/yr

On-Site

Bachelor of Science

$130k - $170k/yr

On-Site

Bachelor of Science

10,000+

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Backend C2 Systems Full Stack Developer

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Booz Allen Hamilton

Backend C2 Systems Full Stack Developer

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

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Booz Allen Hamilton

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

Backend Engineering

Full-stack Engineering

Software Engineering

Backend Engineering

Full-stack Engineering

Software Engineering

$113k - $257k/yr

On-Site

Bachelor's degree in engineering

$113k - $257k/yr

On-Site

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10,000+

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Shift Manager - Back End

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MACOM Technology Solutions

Shift Manager - Back End

Lowell, Massachusetts

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MACOM Technology Solutions

Lowell, Massachusetts

Business Development

Marketing

Sales

Business Development

Marketing

Sales

$85k - $160k/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

$85k - $160k/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

1,001-5,000

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Engineering Specialist - Back End Days

MACOM Technology Solutions·Lowell, Massachusetts

Job functions:

Account Management

Customer Service

Customer Success

$37 - $50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Physics

1,001-5,000 employees

Job Description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Engineering Specialist

Looking to launch your career with a leading semiconductor manufacturer? The Shift Engineering Specialist position is an excellent entry point into the organization, providing valuable technical experience, opportunities to work closely with engineering teams, and potential pathways to future engineering and technical career advancement within the company. The Engineering Specialist is a great starting point for anyone interested in building a career in microchip manufacturing, offering hands-on exposure to the tools, processes, and problem-solving skills used to develop and improve semiconductor fabrication processes.

Job Description:

Shift Engineering Specialist will be assigned to a manufacturing compressed work week shift and will report to the Manufacturing organization and perform general manufacturing duties on the production floor such as fabrication (lithography, etch, metals, diffusion, implant, grind/polish, glassing, dicing or wafer electrical test). Set-up, operate, load, and monitor specialized equipment to ensure quality products are produced. Provide technical support to wafer fab operations and drive improvement to the process resulting in improvements in safety, quality, and output. The successful candidate may have responsibilities that span many process technologies: thin films, photolithography, diffusion/implant, metrology, and/or wet and dry/etch.

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices in a cleanroom environment.

• Set-up, operate, load, and monitor specialized equipment to ensure quality product is produced.

• May be responsible for monitoring equipment operation, inspecting final product, cleaning the work environment, and performing data entry. Experienced candidates with metal deposition and evaporator tools experience are preferred.

• Work on one of our 12 hour compressed work week night shifts (5pm to 5am), or day shifts (5:00am to 5:00pm). All shifts alternate working 3, 12-hour shifts one week (36 hours) and 4, 12-hours shifts the following week (48 hours). Shifts will work either Sun, Mon, Tue alternating Wed or Thu, Fri, Sat alternating Wed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Physics, Master’s degree is preferred

• 0-3 years of process development and manufacturing experience in thin film processing including hands-on experience with, FIB, RIE, RIE/ICP/ CAIBE, PECVD, IBE and SEM/FIB

• Strong analytical capacity and diagnostic ability

• Proficiency with tools like Python, SQL, or JMP for tracking manufacturing yields and analyzing process variations.

• Ability to sit or stand for 12 hours at a time.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

• Great work ethic and willingness to work in a structured production environment.

• Ability to multi-task and approach tasks with detail-oriented manner.

• Required to wear a cleanroom suit and/or proper safety personal protective equipment.

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Hourly Range

The Hourly Range for this position is $37.00 – $50.00 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off.

• Professional development opportunities.

MACOM Technology Solutions

Engineering Specialist - Back End Days

Lowell, Massachusetts

Added 3d ago

1,001-5,000 employees

Job functions:

Account Management

Customer Service

Customer Success

$37 - $50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Job Description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Engineering Specialist

Looking to launch your career with a leading semiconductor manufacturer? The Shift Engineering Specialist position is an excellent entry point into the organization, providing valuable technical experience, opportunities to work closely with engineering teams, and potential pathways to future engineering and technical career advancement within the company. The Engineering Specialist is a great starting point for anyone interested in building a career in microchip manufacturing, offering hands-on exposure to the tools, processes, and problem-solving skills used to develop and improve semiconductor fabrication processes.

Job Description:

Shift Engineering Specialist will be assigned to a manufacturing compressed work week shift and will report to the Manufacturing organization and perform general manufacturing duties on the production floor such as fabrication (lithography, etch, metals, diffusion, implant, grind/polish, glassing, dicing or wafer electrical test). Set-up, operate, load, and monitor specialized equipment to ensure quality products are produced. Provide technical support to wafer fab operations and drive improvement to the process resulting in improvements in safety, quality, and output. The successful candidate may have responsibilities that span many process technologies: thin films, photolithography, diffusion/implant, metrology, and/or wet and dry/etch.

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices in a cleanroom environment.

• Set-up, operate, load, and monitor specialized equipment to ensure quality product is produced.

• May be responsible for monitoring equipment operation, inspecting final product, cleaning the work environment, and performing data entry. Experienced candidates with metal deposition and evaporator tools experience are preferred.

• Work on one of our 12 hour compressed work week night shifts (5pm to 5am), or day shifts (5:00am to 5:00pm). All shifts alternate working 3, 12-hour shifts one week (36 hours) and 4, 12-hours shifts the following week (48 hours). Shifts will work either Sun, Mon, Tue alternating Wed or Thu, Fri, Sat alternating Wed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, or Physics, Master’s degree is preferred

• 0-3 years of process development and manufacturing experience in thin film processing including hands-on experience with, FIB, RIE, RIE/ICP/ CAIBE, PECVD, IBE and SEM/FIB

• Strong analytical capacity and diagnostic ability

• Proficiency with tools like Python, SQL, or JMP for tracking manufacturing yields and analyzing process variations.

• Ability to sit or stand for 12 hours at a time.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

• Great work ethic and willingness to work in a structured production environment.

• Ability to multi-task and approach tasks with detail-oriented manner.

• Required to wear a cleanroom suit and/or proper safety personal protective equipment.

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Hourly Range

The Hourly Range for this position is $37.00 – $50.00 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off.

• Professional development opportunities.

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Back End Developer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lowell

2 jobs

Boston

1 job

Peabody

1 job

Waltham

1 job

Cambridge

1 job

Worcester

1 job

Burlington

1 job

Hanscom AFB

1 job

Springfield

1 job

Back End Developer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Photon2 open roles

MACOM Technology Solutions2 open roles

Revvity1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

Technology & Software
Healthcare & Medical Services
Consulting & Professional Services

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What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in back end developer jobs across Massachusetts.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Proficiency in at least one server-side language such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js
Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Hands-on work with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in production environments
Demonstrated ability to write unit and integration tests and participate in code review processes

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Back End Developer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a back end developer in Massachusetts?

Back end developer is not a state-licensed role in Massachusetts, so there is no required exam or registration board. Most employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, though strong candidates from bootcamps or associate programs are regularly hired at companies across the Greater Boston area. Building a portfolio of projects that demonstrate API design, database work, and deployment experience is the most direct path to landing a first role.

How much do back end developers make in Massachusetts?

Back end developers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $165,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,810 for the lowest 10% to over $213,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire back end developers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring back end developers in Massachusetts right now include Photon, MACOM Technology Solutions, and Revvity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of fintech, life sciences technology, and e-commerce firms means back end engineering roles appear consistently across both large corporations and well-funded startups throughout the Boston metro.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most back end developer jobs?

Lowell, Boston, and Peabody have the most back end developer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the bulk of listings because of the dense concentration of biotech firms, financial services companies, and university-affiliated tech ventures there, while Burlington and Waltham attract back end talent through established enterprise software and healthcare IT employers anchored along the Route 128 corridor.

Are there remote back end developer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 25% of back end developer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. The roles most consistently offered fully remote are those focused on API development, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering, where collaboration happens primarily through code review tools and asynchronous communication rather than on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a back end developer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an associate software engineer or engineering rotational program, which firms like Fidelity Investments and Liberty Mutual run specifically for candidates without professional experience. Completing a structured bootcamp tied to Boston's tech community, contributing to open-source projects, or moving laterally from a QA engineer or technical support role at a Massachusetts employer are all credible starting points. A portfolio showing deployed APIs, database schemas, and version-controlled code is the credential that opens the most doors when formal experience is thin.

Where can I find and apply to back end developer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to back end developer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred stack, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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