Backend Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Backend Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in fintech, biotech, enterprise software, and cloud infrastructure, with openings at every level from junior to staff engineer. The heaviest hiring is in Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington, where established employers like MathWorks, HubSpot, and Fidelity Investments have long-running engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties are distributed systems, API development, and cloud-native architecture on AWS and Azure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles31

Top employerERGO NEXT

Top cityBoston, MA

Cities hiring9

Work type47% On-site

Top industryManufacturing

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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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Sr. Software Engineer (Back End)

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Wonder

Sr. Software Engineer (Back End)

Charlestown, Massachusetts

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Wonder

Charlestown, Massachusetts

Automation QA

Cloud & DevOps

DevOps

Automation QA

Cloud & DevOps

DevOps

$176k - $184k/yr

Master's degree

$176k - $184k/yr

Master's degree

501-1,000

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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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Software Engineer (Backend / System Integration)

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Valiant Harbor International, LLC

Software Engineer (Backend / System Integration)

Bedford, Massachusetts

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Valiant Harbor International, LLC

Bedford, Massachusetts

Full-stack Engineering

Software Engineering

Technical Program Management

Full-stack Engineering

Software Engineering

Technical Program Management

Salary TBD

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree

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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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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 1d 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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Backend Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston

14 jobs

Waltham

5 jobs

Cambridge

3 jobs

Charlestown

3 jobs

Lowell

2 jobs

Natick

1 job

Bedford

1 job

Peabody

1 job

Worcester

1 job

Backend Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

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ERGO NEXT4 open roles

Next Insurance4 open roles

Pickle Robot Company3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

Manufacturing
Insurance
Technology & Software
Healthcare & Medical Services

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What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Hands-on work with cloud platforms, primarily AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices including CI/CD and code review

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Backend Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a backend engineer in Massachusetts?

Backend engineering has no state-issued license in Massachusetts, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most hiring teams look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, though strong candidates from intensive bootcamps and self-study programs are regularly hired by Massachusetts employers, particularly in Boston's startup ecosystem. Building a portfolio of deployed projects and contributing to open-source work are the most effective ways to establish credibility without a traditional academic path.

How much do backend engineers make in Massachusetts?

Backend engineers 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 backend engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring backend engineers in Massachusetts right now include ERGO NEXT, Next Insurance, and Pickle Robot Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's deep mix of fintech firms in Boston, biotech companies in Cambridge, and enterprise software companies in the Route 128 corridor means backend demand stays consistent even when hiring slows nationally.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most backend engineer jobs?

Boston, Waltham, and Cambridge account for the largest share of backend engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the concentration of financial technology firms, life sciences companies, and university-affiliated tech spinouts, while Burlington and Waltham pull significant volume from the Route 128 enterprise software corridor, where companies like MathWorks and Oracle have long-established engineering operations.

Are there remote backend engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of backend engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. The roles most likely to be fully remote are those focused on API development, platform engineering, and cloud infrastructure, where synchronous on-site collaboration is rarely required.

How can I get hired as a backend engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior software engineer role, which many Massachusetts employers post separately from mid-level backend positions. Large Boston-area employers including Fidelity Investments and Liberty Mutual run structured new-graduate and rotational engineering programs that onboard candidates without professional experience. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as QA engineer, data analyst, or IT systems administrator often move into backend work by demonstrating scripting and automation skills. A deployed personal project or open-source contribution gives Massachusetts hiring managers something concrete to evaluate before a technical screen.

Where can I find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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