Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Software Engineering Manager jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, biotech platforms, financial technology, and defense systems, with openings from first-time engineering leads through senior directors of engineering. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham anchor most of the hiring, where companies like MathWorks, Wayfair, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large engineering organizations. The most in-demand specialties are distributed systems, platform engineering, and machine learning infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerState Street
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring17
Work type45% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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State Street
Software Engineering & Development, Officer
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Software Engineering & Development, Officer
State Street
Quincy, Massachusetts
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$70k - $119k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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State Street
Software Engineering & Development, Off
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Software Engineering & Development, Off
State Street
Burlington, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$70k - $119k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Software Lead, Robotics Engineering
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Software Lead, Robotics Engineering
Wonder
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Robotics Engineering
$209k - $217k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Software Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cambridge
5 jobs
Burlington
3 jobs
Newton
2 jobs
Quincy
2 jobs
Bedford
2 jobs
Wilmington
2 jobs
Charlestown
2 jobs
Marlborough
2 jobs

Software Engineering Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

State Street
State Street5 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health4 open roles
Google
Google3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software12
  • Retail2
  • Banking & Financial Services2
  • Fintech1
  • Insurance1

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Several years of hands-on software engineering experience before moving into management
  • Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams delivering production software at scale
  • Experience with agile or scrum delivery frameworks in a Massachusetts-based or distributed team
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and business stakeholders
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in an enterprise context

Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineering manager in Massachusetts?

The path to a software engineering manager role in Massachusetts typically starts with several years as a practicing software engineer, followed by a move into a tech lead or staff engineer position before stepping into people management. Massachusetts employers, particularly in the Boston and Cambridge tech corridors, strongly favor candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field. No state-issued license is required for this role in Massachusetts.

Which companies hire software engineering managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring software engineering managers in Massachusetts right now include State Street, CVS Health, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of enterprise software, life sciences technology, and defense firms means engineering leadership roles appear consistently across both established corporations and growth-stage companies in the Greater Boston area.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most software engineering manager jobs?

Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington lead Massachusetts for software engineering manager openings. Boston and Cambridge drive the largest share through their concentration of fintech, biotech platform, and enterprise software companies, while Waltham and Burlington attract substantial hiring from defense technology contractors and software firms that have established campuses along the Route 128 corridor.

Are there remote software engineering manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 55% of software engineering manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to distributed work. The parts of the role most commonly performed remotely include one-on-one coaching, sprint planning, and cross-functional roadmap reviews, while on-site presence is more common during hiring cycles and major product launches.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual contributor role, such as a staff engineer or tech lead, into a first-time manager position at a Massachusetts employer that actively develops internal talent. Large organizations in the Greater Boston area, including major healthcare technology firms and enterprise software companies, often promote strong senior engineers into engineering manager roles on growing product teams. Building a record of mentoring junior engineers and leading technical design reviews strengthens a candidate's case considerably before making the formal move.

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

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

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