Senior Staff Engineer Jobs in Cambridge, MA
Senior Staff Engineer jobs in Cambridge, Massachusetts are open across the metro, with employers like Draper, Lila Sciences, and Akamai Technologies hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience programming in C++.
- 5 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.
- Experience integrating generative AI tools or LLM interfaces into workflows.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
- 5 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
In Google Search, we're reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $262000 - $365000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Act as an SME on compliance infrastructure and be a go-to person for translating external compliance requirements into infrastructure enhancements.
- Drive technical work across Search to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
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Drive long-term strategic vision in the compliance space, leveraging the use of LLMs and agentic solutions.
- Contribute to OKR planning and tracking.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
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Who's Hiring
- Draper28

- Lila Sciences19

- Akamai Technologies6

- Google5

- Blitzy3B
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals25
- Technology & Software17
- Artificial Intelligence7
- Science & Research5
Senior Staff Engineer Jobs in Cambridge: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior staff engineer jobs are there in Cambridge?
There are 89+ senior staff engineer openings in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Cambridge employers hire.
Which companies hire senior staff engineers in Cambridge?
Employers hiring senior staff engineers in Cambridge include Draper, Lila Sciences, and Akamai Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior staff engineer jobs in Cambridge?
Yes. About 26% of senior staff engineer openings tied to Cambridge are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Cambridge.
Which industries hire the most senior staff engineers in Cambridge?
The sectors hiring the most senior staff engineers in Cambridge are Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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