Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Principal Software Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are open across Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham and other Massachusetts metros, with employers like Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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NAME OF EMPLOYER: Parexel International LLC
POSITION TITLE: Principal Software Engineer – Build & Release
POSITION LOCATION: 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466
SALARY: $178,131 - $195,800/yr.
100% remote position.
HOURS: Full Time/40 hours
JOB DUTIES:
- Support all Release Engineering activities.
- Define and improve existing build and deployment processes.
- Assist development teams with delivering different types of releases.
- Investigate and resolve build, deployment, and test issues.
- Develop tools and other resources to aid in streamlining our release processes.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all release milestones are met.
- Utilize Subversion, GIT, or an equivalent source control management system and hands-on experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, UNIX).
- Impart expertise with Continuous Integration Systems such as Jenkins.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of SDLC.
- Utilize a core programming language (NET, Java), one script language (PowerShell, or shell script).
- Coordinate with stakeholders and upstream downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents towards the resolution of all complexities and priorities.
- Maintain expertise in flow of application process to resolve application-level incidents with latest updates and perform root cause analysis.
- Supervise alerts related to application and system procedures and provide services proactively.
- Perform root cause assessment for post-production defects and apply fixes as needed.
- Plan implement support projects with small to medium size to ensure a defect-free production system.
- Provide support and identifying all issues and prepare appropriate documentation for all issues and solutions.
- Manage all production system and recommending ways to optimize performance and provide solution to problems and prepare reports for all problems.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study and 8 years of progressive experience in build and release methodologies.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:
1) 1 year of experience with maintaining robust CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins and Microsoft Azure.
2) 1 year of experience migrating build and deployment setup to cloud platforms.
3) 1 year of experience managing cross-platform infrastructure (Windows Servers and Linux Servers), ensuring system stability.
4) 1 year of experience coordinating with stakeholders and upstream and downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents.
5) 1 year of experience developing Java Tools and utilities, which will streamline release processes.
6) 1 year of experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure release timelines are met.
7) 1 year of experience with Continuous Integration Systems, troubleshooting and debugging.
8) 1 year of experience with Software Development Life Cycle analytical skills.
Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
Position eligible for Employee Referral Program.
Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete resume to openings@parexel.com Reference Job Code: #VP-0408.
Base Pay Range: $178,131 - $195,800/yr. Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location.
EOE
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Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts
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Who's Hiring
- Cambridge Mobile Telematics8

- Fidelity Investments5

- Klaviyo5

- Lila Sciences5

- CarGurus4

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software51
- Medical Devices16
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Consulting & Professional Services13
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal software engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- 8 or more years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Deep expertise in distributed systems design, scalability, and reliability engineering
- Proficiency in one or more of Java, Python, Go, or C++ at production scale
- Experience driving cross-team technical strategy and defining engineering standards
- Strong communication skills for aligning engineering work with business objectives
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
There are 159+ principal software engineer openings in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham. New positions post regularly as employers across Massachusetts hire.
How much do principal software engineers make in Massachusetts?
Principal 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 principal software engineer jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham have the most principal software engineer openings in Massachusetts right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire principal software engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring principal software engineers in Massachusetts include Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes. About 31% of principal 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 principal software engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
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