Software Developer Jobs in Massachusetts
Software Developer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biotechnology, financial technology, defense contracting, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level associate developer through principal and staff engineer. Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington are the primary hiring hubs, where companies like Raytheon Technologies, Fidelity Investments, and MathWorks maintain large engineering footprints. Cloud infrastructure, full-stack web development, and data engineering are the most consistently in-demand specialties across Massachusetts listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE
In conjunction with the Investment Data Management Office, the Senior Investment Data Engineer contributes to a strategic initiative to unify and harmonize investment data across the organization. This initiative supports enhanced investment decision making, risk management, analytics, and client reporting for a multi-asset investment platform by delivering consistent, timely, accurate, and user-friendly data to investment professionals, risk teams, and clients.
Are you a hands-on and detail-oriented individual interested in financial instruments, investment data, and analytics? Do you enjoy solving complex data challenges and building scalable data solutions? Are you interested in working across a broad range of traditional and alternative asset classes while collaborating with business and technology teams in a fast-paced environment?
The Investment Data Management Office is seeking a Senior Investment Data Engineer to support the implementation and maintenance of modern data engineering and analytics solutions. This role will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of investment data platforms and pipelines while partnering closely with data architects, platform engineers, investment teams, and vendor partners. This position offers the opportunity to grow technical expertise and contribute meaningfully to the future of investment data capabilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop and maintain data models in dbt (Data Build Tool) within Snowflake, implementing business logic and adhering to established data standards and architectural principles.
- Contribute to dbt projects by building modular, scalable, and well-documented transformation pipelines.
- Design, develop, and support scalable data pipelines and data warehouse solutions for reporting, analytics, and operational use cases.
- Participate in development activities and support implementation of solutions aligned with business and program objectives.
- Assist in improving data quality, resiliency, controls, monitoring, and operational efficiency across the investment data platform.
- Troubleshoot data and system issues, identify root causes, and support resolution efforts.
- Partner with senior engineers, platform leads, architects, and business stakeholders to support delivery of investment data solutions.
- Support integration of data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and validation tools within the unified data platform.
- Contribute to enhancement of data engineering and analytical engineering capabilities across the platform.
- Provide operational and production support, including assistance during unexpected outages or incidents.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
- 3–5+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting data-oriented applications and platforms.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with SQL and advanced SQL concepts.
- Experience developing and maintaining data models using dbt (Data Build Tool).
- Experience working with data integration (ETL/ELT), data warehousing, and analytics architectures, with understanding of data engineering best practices and design principles.
- Experience with Snowflake and/or other cloud-native databases is preferred.
- Development experience with cloud-based PaaS platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, or Amazon AWS.
- Familiarity with Agile SDLC, DevOps practices, CI/CD processes, and cloud technologies.
- Understanding of modern data architecture concepts such as unified data management, data mesh, event-driven architecture, real-time data flows, and data virtualization is a plus.
- Exposure to financial services, investment management, or investment data domains is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working within the asset management industry and investment data domain.
- Understanding of financial instruments, investment data, transactions, positions, and multi-asset investment platforms.
- Certifications in Snowflake, dbt, cloud data engineering technologies, or related data platforms are a plus.
- Interest in emerging AI technologies and understanding of how AI-driven tools can improve engineering workflows, operational efficiency, and analytics processes.
- Experience using automation or AI-assisted development tools to support continuous improvement initiatives is beneficial.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Base Salary Range: $98,500.00 - $141,500.00This position is eligible for competitive incentive bonus.At MFS, we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason, we’re including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation for what we’ll pay depending on the candidate’s experience, training and education. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:
MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps
Our compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency – if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role, we’ll be happy to discuss them
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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.
MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.
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Software Developer Job Market in Massachusetts
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon10

- Anduril7

- Raytheon5

- SimpliSafe4

- Lila Sciences3

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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software developer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C++, or TypeScript
- Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control using Git
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through projects, internships, or prior professional experience
Software Developer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software developer in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has no state-issued license or registration required to work as a software developer. The typical path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field from one of Massachusetts's many universities, followed by internships or co-op programs, which are heavily built into curricula at schools like Northeastern and WPI. Employers across the Greater Boston area place strong weight on a demonstrated project portfolio and hands-on coding experience alongside academic credentials.
How much do software developers make in Massachusetts?
Software 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 software developers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring software developers in Massachusetts right now include Amazon, Anduril, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's mix of established defense contractors, major financial institutions, and fast-growing biotech and SaaS companies means software developer demand is spread across a wide range of industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most software developer jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Lexington have the most software developer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through their dense concentration of technology firms, research hospitals, and financial services companies, while Burlington and Waltham draw significant hiring from defense and enterprise software employers that have established major campuses along the Route 128 technology corridor.
Are there remote software developer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 74% of software developer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative-tool-driven nature of the work. Back-end development, cloud engineering, and platform roles tend to be the most remote-eligible, while positions involving on-site lab integration or classified defense work are typically required to be in person.
How can I get hired as a software developer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a structured internship or co-op, many of which convert to full-time roles at Massachusetts employers like Fidelity Investments, Liberty Mutual, and Raytheon Technologies. New graduates and career changers often enter through associate developer or junior engineer titles, or move laterally from QA analyst and technical support roles. Building a portfolio of personal or open-source projects and earning a cloud certification such as AWS Certified Developer strengthens a candidacy considerably for Massachusetts hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to software developer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to software developer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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