Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs in Massachusetts

Software Development Engineer In Test jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in the biotech, financial technology, and enterprise software sectors that define the state's innovation economy, with openings at every level from junior QA automation engineer through principal SDET. The greatest concentration of hiring is in Greater Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham, where companies like MathWorks, Biogen, and Fidelity Investments maintain significant engineering operations and recruit SDETs consistently. The most in-demand specialties right now are test automation framework development, CI/CD pipeline integration, and performance engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top employerMathWorks
Top cityNatick, MA
Cities hiring18
Work type65% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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2027 (Summer) - Manufacturing - Manufacturing Test Software Intern
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2027 (Summer) - Manufacturing - Manufacturing Test Software Intern
Formlabs
Somerville, Massachusetts
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
$1,850 - $2,250/yr
201-500

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Software Test Automation Engineer
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Software Test Automation Engineer
Azenta Life Sciences
Billerica, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$94k - $117k/yr
Hybrid
ISTQB Certification
1,001-5,000

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Software Developer in Test - Shared Platform
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Software Developer in Test - Shared Platform
MathWorks
Natick, Massachusetts
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Software Engineer in Test - MATLAB Editor
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Software Engineer in Test - MATLAB Editor
MathWorks
Natick, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Hybrid
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Senior Software Test Engineer
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Senior Software Test Engineer
Performix
Andover, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree

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Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Natick
7 jobs
Cambridge
6 jobs
Boston
5 jobs
Andover
3 jobs
Acton
2 jobs
Lowell
2 jobs
Woburn
2 jobs
Waltham
2 jobs
Bedford
1 job

Software Development Engineer In Test Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

MathWorks6 open roles
Akamai Technologies4 open roles
STR2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in one or more automation languages such as Python, Java, or C#
  • Experience designing and maintaining test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium or Playwright
  • Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices including Jenkins or GitHub Actions
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and experience working in sprint-based teams
  • Strong understanding of software testing principles including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

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

A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline is the standard entry point for software development engineer in test roles in Massachusetts. The state has no licensing board or mandatory certification for this role, but employers in Greater Boston and the Route 128 corridor consistently favor candidates who can demonstrate hands-on automation skills through a portfolio, open-source contributions, or a recognized credential such as the ISTQB Certified Tester. Internship experience at Massachusetts-based tech or biotech firms significantly strengthens a candidate's standing.

How much do software development engineer in tests make in Massachusetts?

Software development engineer in tests in Massachusetts earn a median of about $122,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,050 for the lowest 10% to over $168,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software development engineer in tests in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring software development engineer in tests in Massachusetts right now include MathWorks, Akamai Technologies, and STR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of biotech companies, financial technology firms, and enterprise software providers means SDET demand is distributed across industries rather than limited to pure software houses.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most software development engineer in test jobs?

The cities with the most software development engineer in test openings in Massachusetts are Natick, Cambridge, and Boston. Greater Boston anchors the market given its dense cluster of technology companies, major research hospitals, and financial services firms, while suburban hubs like Waltham and Burlington on the Route 128 corridor contribute a significant share of openings from the large enterprise and biotech campuses located there.

Are there remote software development engineer in test jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 81% of software development engineer in test openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally this role lends itself to distributed work. Test automation, code review, and CI/CD pipeline work can be done entirely off-site, and many Massachusetts employers in the enterprise software and fintech sectors have maintained flexible arrangements for SDET teams since adopting them broadly.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a QA analyst or manual tester role at a Massachusetts employer and transitioning into automation work as you build scripting skills. Companies like MathWorks and larger financial technology firms in Boston periodically hire associate-level or new-graduate engineers into structured rotational programs that include quality engineering. Building a public automation portfolio on GitHub, contributing to open-source test frameworks, and earning the ISTQB Foundation Level credential are the most effective steps to stand out for Massachusetts employers when formal experience is limited.

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

You can find and apply to software development engineer in test jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across the biotech, fintech, and enterprise software sectors where these roles are most active. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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