Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Lead Software Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are open across Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington and other Massachusetts metros, with employers like State Street, Klaviyo, and Capital One hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles149+
Top employerState Street
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring27
Work type62% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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State Street
Lead Software Engineer
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State Street
Added 1w ago
Lead Software Engineer
State Street
Quincy, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$120k - $203k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Wellington Management
Lead Software Engineer
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Wellington Management
Added 2w ago
Lead Software Engineer
Wellington Management
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Backend Engineering
$120k - $225k/yr
Hybrid
None
501-1,000

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Optum
Lead Software Engineer
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Optum
Added 3w ago
Lead Software Engineer
Optum
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$113k - $193k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Wellington Management
Lead Software Engineer
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Wellington Management
Added 1mo ago
Lead Software Engineer
Wellington Management
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
$90k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Klaviyo
Sr. Lead Software Engineer - Mobile Channels
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Klaviyo
Added 1mo ago
Sr. Lead Software Engineer - Mobile Channels
Klaviyo
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
Technical Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Associate's

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Lead Software Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
78 jobs
Cambridge
18 jobs
Burlington
7 jobs
Mansfield
5 jobs
Marlborough
5 jobs
Westborough
5 jobs
Quincy
4 jobs
Andover
3 jobs
Waltham
3 jobs

Lead Software Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • State Street
    State Street11
  • Klaviyo
    Klaviyo10
  • Capital One
    Capital One8
  • ControlPoint Technologies
    ControlPoint Technologies5
  • Humana
    Humana5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software39
  • Consulting & Professional Services31
  • Banking & Financial Services20
  • Construction & Real Estate8
  • Healthcare & Medical Services7

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • 5 or more years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated leadership
  • Proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++
  • Experience designing and operating distributed systems or microservices at scale
  • Ability to mentor engineers and drive technical decisions across a team
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field

Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How many lead software engineer jobs are there in Massachusetts?

There are 149+ lead software engineer openings in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington. New positions post regularly as employers across Massachusetts hire.

How much do lead software engineers make in Massachusetts?

Lead 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 Massachusetts cities have the most lead software engineer jobs?

Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington have the most lead software engineer openings in Massachusetts right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire lead software engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring lead software engineers in Massachusetts include State Street, Klaviyo, and Capital One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote lead software engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes. About 38% of lead software engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Massachusetts metros.

How do I apply for lead software engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can apply to lead software engineer jobs in Massachusetts directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Massachusetts location, then apply to each one that fits.

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