Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Software Quality Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in the life sciences, medtech, defense, and enterprise software sectors, with openings at every level from junior QA analyst through senior principal engineer. Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham are the primary hiring centers, anchored by established employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and MathWorks. The most sought-after specialties are test automation, embedded systems quality assurance, and regulatory compliance testing, particularly for FDA-regulated medical devices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring13
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Senior Software Quality Engineer
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Senior Software Quality Engineer
Humana
Boston, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$98k - $134k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Software Systems Quality Engineer (Compliance)
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Software Systems Quality Engineer (Compliance)
Raytheon
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$57k - $109k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Senior Software Engineer (Quality, Health Records)
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Senior Software Engineer (Quality, Health Records)
Whoop
Boston, Massachusetts
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$150k - $215k/yr

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Software Quality Engineer onsite Woburn, MA
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Software Quality Engineer onsite Woburn, MA
Raytheon
Woburn, Massachusetts
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$96k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Master of Science
10,000+

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Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer Marlborough, MA
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Principal Software Systems Quality Engineer Marlborough, MA
Raytheon
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Academic & Educational Administration
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Human Resources
$108k - $205k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Software Quality Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
3 jobs
Marlborough
3 jobs
Woburn
2 jobs
Andover
1 job
Bedford
1 job
Beverly
1 job
Marlboro
1 job
Pocasset
1 job
Westford
1 job

Software Quality Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

Raytheon5 open roles
Whoop2 open roles
HII1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium or Pytest
  • Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Java, or C#
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development workflows and continuous integration pipelines
  • Experience with defect tracking systems such as Jira and test management platforms
  • Knowledge of software quality standards relevant to regulated industries, including ISO or FDA guidelines

Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software quality engineer in Massachusetts?

Most software quality engineer positions in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Massachusetts has no state-issued license for this role, so the path runs through education, technical skills, and industry credentials. Certifications recognized by Massachusetts employers include the ISTQB Foundation Level and CSTE. Candidates targeting life sciences or medtech companies in the Greater Boston area often benefit from coursework or experience in FDA regulatory frameworks and medical device software standards.

How much do software quality engineers make in Massachusetts?

Software quality engineers 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 quality engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring software quality engineers in Massachusetts right now include Raytheon, Whoop, and HII, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of medtech, defense, and enterprise software firms means demand extends well beyond large tech companies into regulated-industry employers across the Greater Boston corridor.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most software quality engineer jobs?

Boston, Marlborough, and Woburn have the most software quality engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge lead because of the dense cluster of biotech, medtech, and enterprise software companies headquartered there, while Waltham and Burlington attract openings from defense contractors and established software firms that have long maintained campuses along Route 128.

Are there remote software quality engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of software quality engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves code review, test script development, and CI/CD pipeline monitoring rather than physical lab access. The exception is roles in regulated hardware or medical device environments, which typically require on-site presence for hands-on device testing.

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

The most realistic entry path is a junior QA analyst or associate test engineer role, which Massachusetts employers in the enterprise software and medtech sectors regularly hire for out of bachelor's programs. Large Massachusetts employers such as Thermo Fisher Scientific and Raytheon Technologies run new-grad rotational and associate engineering programs that include quality functions. Candidates from adjacent roles like manual tester, business analyst, or software support engineer can move laterally. An ISTQB Foundation Level certification and a portfolio of automation scripts on GitHub strengthen applications from candidates without professional QA experience.

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

You can find and apply to software quality engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries including life sciences, defense, and enterprise software. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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