Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Senior Software Development Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in life sciences software, fintech, defense systems, and enterprise cloud platforms, with demand at every level from mid-level engineer through principal and staff. The heaviest hiring is in Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor, where employers like MathWorks, Raytheon Technologies, and Wayfair have longstanding engineering centers. The most sought-after specialties are distributed systems, embedded software for medtech and defense, and full-stack platform engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles132+
Top employerAnduril
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring38
Work type45% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Verily
Senior Software Engineer
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Verily
New 6h ago
Senior Software Engineer
Verily
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$191k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Amaris Consulting
Software Developer
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Amaris Consulting
New 8h ago
Software Developer
Amaris Consulting
Westford, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Labviva
Senior Software Engineer
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Labviva
New 12h ago
Senior Software Engineer
Labviva
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
$165k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Raytheon
Senior Software Systems Quality Engineer onsite Tewksbury, MA
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Raytheon
New 13h ago
Senior Software Systems Quality Engineer onsite Tewksbury, MA
Raytheon
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$87k - $165k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Anduril
Senior Software Engineer
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Anduril
Added 1d ago
Senior Software Engineer
Anduril
Boston, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$191k - $253k/yr
501-1,000

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Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington
6 jobs
Marlborough
6 jobs
Woburn
5 jobs
Waltham
4 jobs
Wilmington
4 jobs
North Reading
4 jobs
Natick
3 jobs

Senior Software Development Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • Anduril
    Anduril12
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon6
  • STR
    STR4
  • Amazon
    Amazon4
  • Klaviyo
    Klaviyo3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
  • Retail2
  • Manufacturing2
  • Electronics & Hardware2

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Five or more years of professional software development experience in a production environment
  • Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, C++, Python, or C#
  • Demonstrated experience designing and building distributed or cloud-native systems at scale
  • Strong background in agile development practices, code review, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural and design decisions

Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior software development engineer in Massachusetts?

The path to a senior software development engineer role in Massachusetts typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, followed by several years of progressive engineering experience. Massachusetts imposes no state-issued license for software development engineers, so advancement depends on building a strong portfolio, gaining depth in a specific domain such as fintech, life sciences software, or defense systems, and demonstrating leadership through technical design and mentorship.

How much do senior software development engineers make in Massachusetts?

Senior software development 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 senior software development engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring senior software development engineers in Massachusetts right now include Anduril, Raytheon, and STR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of biotech, defense, and financial technology companies means many of these employers are looking for engineers with domain-specific experience alongside core software skills.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior software development engineer jobs?

Boston, Cambridge, and Lexington have the most senior software development engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and Cambridge anchor demand through their dense clusters of research institutions, biotech firms, and technology companies, while the Route 128 corridor draws significant hiring from defense contractors and enterprise software employers headquartered in suburban communities like Waltham, Burlington, and Marlborough.

Are there remote senior software development engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 58% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally this work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on cloud platform engineering, backend services, and application development tend to be the most consistently available in fully remote or flexible formats.

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

The most realistic entry point is a full-time associate or junior software engineer role, which large Massachusetts employers across life sciences, defense, and fintech regularly post as new-graduate positions. Companies like MathWorks and Wayfair run structured new-grad programs, and defense contractors on the Route 128 corridor frequently hire engineers early and develop them internally. Building a portfolio of personal or open-source projects, contributing to GitHub repositories, and pursuing cloud certifications such as AWS or Azure give candidates a concrete edge when applying without prior professional experience.

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

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

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