Software Test Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Software Test Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in the state's life sciences, defense technology, and enterprise software sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level QA analyst through principal and staff engineer. Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor account for the bulk of hiring, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, MathWorks, and Biogen maintain large engineering teams that include dedicated test and quality engineering functions. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts listings are automated testing frameworks, embedded systems validation, and medical device software verification. 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 Test Engineer 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 Test Engineer 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 test engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Hands-on experience writing automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, pytest, or JUnit
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language, commonly Python, Java, or C++
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development workflows and bug-tracking tools like Jira
  • Experience with test planning, writing test cases, and maintaining test documentation
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration testing within DevOps environments preferred

Software Test Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software test engineer in Massachusetts?

Software test engineer is not a state-licensed role in Massachusetts, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Candidates who add an ISTQB Foundation certification or a vendor credential in a testing tool like Selenium strengthen their applications. Massachusetts employers, particularly in life sciences and defense, also value coursework or project experience in regulated software environments.

How much do software test engineers make in Massachusetts?

Software test 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 test engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring software test engineers in Massachusetts right now include MathWorks, Akamai Technologies, and STR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, medical device companies, and enterprise software firms means demand for test engineers with domain knowledge in regulated or safety-critical systems is consistently high.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most software test engineer jobs?

Natick, Cambridge, and Boston have the most software test engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through the region's dense cluster of biotech, defense, and software companies, while suburban Route 128 corridor cities draw significant hiring from large aerospace and systems engineering employers that operate major campuses outside the urban core.

Are there remote software test engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 81% of software test engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves writing scripts, reviewing code, and running automated pipelines rather than physically accessing hardware. Roles focused on embedded systems testing or regulated medical device verification are more likely to require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is an associate QA or junior test analyst role, which many Massachusetts software and life sciences employers post specifically for candidates building their first years of experience. Large employers across the Route 128 corridor and in Greater Boston regularly hire recent graduates into structured QA rotations. Lateral moves from roles like technical support analyst or business systems analyst are common. Building a portfolio of test scripts on GitHub and earning an ISTQB Foundation certification gives candidates a concrete edge in competitive entry-level pools.

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

You can find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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