Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Massachusetts

Senior Backend Developer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in fintech, biotech, healthtech, and enterprise software across a tech ecosystem that runs from seed-stage startups to Fortune 500 headquarters. The largest hiring markets are Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham, where companies like MathWorks, Fidelity Investments, and HubSpot maintain substantial engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are distributed systems, cloud-native architecture on AWS and Azure, and API platform 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 2d 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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Senior Backend 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

Senior Backend 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 senior backend developer jobs across Massachusetts.

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
Five or more years of professional experience building and maintaining backend systems
Proficiency in at least one primary backend language such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js
Hands-on experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP
Demonstrated ability to architect distributed, high-availability services at production scale
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including schema design and query optimization

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Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior backend developer in Massachusetts?

Senior backend developer roles in Massachusetts do not require a state-issued license or certification. The typical path is a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or software engineering, followed by several years of progressively responsible backend engineering work. Massachusetts employers, particularly in Boston and Cambridge, weight demonstrated system design ability and cloud platform experience heavily. Building a portfolio of shipped production systems and contributing to open-source projects accelerates promotion into senior roles.

How much do senior backend developers make in Massachusetts?

Senior backend 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 senior backend developers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring senior backend 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 dense concentration of fintech, life sciences software, and enterprise SaaS companies means hiring is distributed across both large anchor employers and well-funded growth-stage technology firms.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior backend developer jobs?

Lowell, Boston, and Peabody have the most senior backend developer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through their concentration of fintech companies, research-driven biotech firms, and major university-affiliated technology institutions, while Waltham draws significant engineering hiring from established software and defense technology employers headquartered along Route 128.

Are there remote senior backend developer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 25% of senior backend developer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well backend engineering adapts to distributed teams. The roles most likely to be fully remote are platform engineering, API development, and cloud infrastructure work, where deliverables are measured through code review and deployment metrics rather than physical presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is securing a junior or associate software engineer role at a Massachusetts technology employer and growing toward backend specialization from there. Companies like MathWorks, Fidelity Investments, and HubSpot run structured new-graduate hiring programs that place candidates directly into backend engineering teams. Lateral moves from QA automation engineering, data engineering, or DevOps roles are also well-established routes. A strong GitHub portfolio demonstrating REST API design or database work gives candidates without formal experience a concrete advantage.

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

You can find and apply to senior backend developer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and hiring companies. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target companies, and apply directly to each opening.

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