Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Backend Software Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the nation, concentrated in fintech, biotech software infrastructure, enterprise SaaS, and defense technology platforms, with openings at every level from junior developer through principal engineer. The heaviest hiring clusters around Boston and Cambridge, with a meaningful secondary market in Burlington and the Route 128 corridor, where companies like MathWorks, Wayfair, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large engineering teams. Server-side specialists in Python, Java, and distributed systems, along with engineers experienced in cloud-native architectures and API design, see the steadiest demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles28

Top employerERGO NEXT

Top cityBoston, MA

Cities hiring12

Work type55% 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 Software Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston

11 jobs

Waltham

3 jobs

Charlestown

3 jobs

Lowell

2 jobs

Cambridge

2 jobs

Natick

1 job

Bedford

1 job

Peabody

1 job

Worcester

1 job

Backend Software Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

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ERGO NEXT3 open roles

Next Insurance3 open roles

Pickle Robot Company3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

Manufacturing
Technology & Software
Insurance
Healthcare & Medical Services
Consulting & Professional Services

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What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C#
Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud infrastructure
Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB
Strong understanding of version control workflows using Git and code review practices

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Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a backend software engineer in Massachusetts?

Backend software engineering has no state-issued license or board registration in Massachusetts. The standard hiring path begins with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline from one of Massachusetts's many universities, though employers at companies concentrated along the Route 128 corridor and in the Seaport district also hire candidates who complete accredited coding bootcamps and can demonstrate strong portfolio projects and practical system design skills.

How much do backend software engineers make in Massachusetts?

Backend software 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 software engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring backend software 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 concentration of biotech platforms, defense technology firms, and enterprise SaaS companies means backend roles here often require domain knowledge in regulated or high-availability systems.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most backend software engineer jobs?

Boston, Waltham, and Charlestown account for the most backend software engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the dense cluster of research institutions, venture-backed startups, and major technology employers in Kendall Square and the Seaport, while Burlington and other Route 128 suburbs draw significant hiring from established enterprise software and defense-technology companies with long-standing engineering campuses there.

Are there remote backend software engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 45% of backend software engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how thoroughly server-side development work has shifted to distributed team models. Pure backend roles involving API development, data pipeline engineering, and cloud infrastructure tend to be the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to associate or junior software engineer programs at Massachusetts-based companies that run structured new-graduate cohorts, including MathWorks, which hires directly from regional universities, and larger employers like Wayfair and Liberty Mutual that run engineering rotational programs. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as QA engineer, data analyst, or systems administrator gain an advantage by building a portfolio of personal projects that demonstrate API design, database work, or containerized deployments using tools common in Massachusetts hiring pipelines.

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

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

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