Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Software Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biotech and life sciences, financial technology, defense and aerospace, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level associate engineer through principal and staff engineer. Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor anchor most of the hiring, with major employers including Raytheon Technologies, Fidelity Investments, and Biogen maintaining long-term engineering presences across the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are cloud infrastructure, machine learning, and full-stack web development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles146+
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring31
Work type41% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Schneider Electric
Software Test Engineer
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Schneider Electric
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Software Test Engineer
Schneider Electric
Andover, Massachusetts
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Program Management
ISTQB Certification
10,000+

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Boston Dynamics
Software Engineer in Test, Humanoid Robotics
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Software Engineer in Test, Humanoid Robotics
Boston Dynamics
Waltham, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$88k - $110k/yr
51-200

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CVS Health
Software Development Engineer In Test
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Software Development Engineer In Test
CVS Health
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$130k - $284k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Raytheon
Platform Software Engineer II
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Raytheon
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Platform Software Engineer II
Raytheon
Woburn, Massachusetts
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$69k - $131k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Broad Institute
Software Engineer II - Translational Genomics
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Broad Institute
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Software Engineer II - Translational Genomics
Broad Institute
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$92k - $123k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Software Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Marlborough
11 jobs
Bedford
8 jobs
Lexington
8 jobs
Woburn
7 jobs
Andover
4 jobs
Tewksbury
4 jobs

Software Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • Raytheon
    Raytheon12
  • Anduril
    Anduril9
  • Boston Scientific
    Boston Scientific7
  • State Street
    State Street6
  • MITRE
    MITRE4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, TypeScript, or Go
  • Experience designing and deploying cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with agile development practices and version control using Git
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and QA engineers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for code reviews and technical documentation

Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineer in Massachusetts?

Software engineering in Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skills. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, though graduates from coding bootcamps with strong portfolios are increasingly competitive. Building projects on GitHub, contributing to open-source work, and completing internships with Massachusetts-based tech or biotech firms are the most effective ways to establish credibility with local hiring teams.

How much do software engineers make in Massachusetts?

Software 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 software engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring software engineers in Massachusetts right now include Raytheon, Anduril, and Boston Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of biotech firms, defense contractors, and financial services companies means engineering roles here often sit at the intersection of software and regulated or mission-critical industries.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most software engineer jobs?

Boston, Waltham, and Cambridge have the most software engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the majority of postings because of the dense cluster of universities, teaching hospitals, biotech companies, and financial technology firms headquartered there, while suburban markets along Route 128 contribute a significant share through established defense and enterprise software campuses that have anchored engineering talent in the region for decades.

Are there remote software engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 59% of software engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well-suited the role is to distributed work. Back-end development, cloud architecture, and data engineering positions tend to offer the most fully remote flexibility, while roles involving on-site collaboration with hardware teams or regulated lab environments are more likely to require an in-person presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing an associate or junior software engineer role through a new-grad program at a large Massachusetts employer. Fidelity Investments, Liberty Mutual, and Massachusetts-based biotech firms regularly run structured rotational or early-career programs aimed at candidates without professional experience. Building a portfolio of deployed projects, contributing to open-source repositories, and completing internships at Massachusetts startups or university-affiliated research labs all strengthen an application when a degree alone is not enough.

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

You can find and apply to software engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and the type of work you want to do, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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