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Cloud Software Engineer roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in the U.S. tech industry. Employers routinely file H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and O-1 visa petitions for qualified engineers, and the specialty occupation classification is well-established for this role, making approvals more predictable than many other tech titles. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Billerica, MA
Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its vision is to lead the next era of precision biomarker science to power earlier detection, better decisions, and improved human health. Its mission is to make biology measurable at its most fundamental level, delivering earlier insight when it matters most. Across discovery to clinical applications, Quanterix empowers scientists and healthcare providers to improve patients’ lives through detection and understanding of disease. Its proprietary Simoa® technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company®, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue—advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly motivated Scrum Master / Cloud Software Engineer who will both lead Agile development practices and actively contribute to the design, development, and deployment of modern cloud applications. This hybrid role requires strong technical expertise combined with the ability to guide engineering teams through efficient Agile processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys building scalable cloud services while fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the development team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Agile Leadership
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Remove blockers and help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and delivery commitments.
- Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to ensure clear backlog prioritization and alignment with business objectives.
- Track and report team progress using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint outcomes.
- Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices across the team.
Software Development
- Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based software applications and services.
- Build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data services supporting modern web applications.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and technical design of distributed systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following modern engineering best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and collaborative design sessions.
Cloud & DevOps
- Build and maintain cloud-native applications using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, build, and deployment.
- Support infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
- Ensure applications meet standards for security, reliability, and scalability.
- Monitor system performance and support operational improvements.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with product management, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
- Help maintain a positive engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
- Mentor team members on Agile practices and modern software development techniques.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically requires BS/BA degree + 5 years of related experience, or MS/MA degree + 3 years of related experience.
- Experience serving as Scrum Master or Agile facilitator in a software development team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, C#, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and modern web frameworks.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.).
- Familiarity with serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
- Experience building secure, multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Workplace location: Billerica; onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangement to be confirmed.
- Travel percentage 10%.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING WITH US:
Our Technology:
From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix’s ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease. Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company®—bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya’s spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler®, PhenoImager® Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode™ Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.
Our Commitment to Employees:
At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.
Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards.
Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change.
Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments.
Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.
We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:
Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values. Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Scrum Master / Cloud Software Engineer
Billerica, MA
Quanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. Its vision is to lead the next era of precision biomarker science to power earlier detection, better decisions, and improved human health. Its mission is to make biology measurable at its most fundamental level, delivering earlier insight when it matters most. Across discovery to clinical applications, Quanterix empowers scientists and healthcare providers to improve patients’ lives through detection and understanding of disease. Its proprietary Simoa® technology delivers industry-leading sensitivity, allowing researchers to detect and quantify biomarkers in blood and other fluids at concentrations far below traditional limits. With more than 3,400 peer-reviewed publications, Quanterix has been a trusted partner to the scientific community for nearly two decades. In 2025, Quanterix acquired Akoya Biosciences, The Spatial Biology Company®, adding multiplexed tissue imaging with single-cell resolution to its portfolio. Together, the combined company offers a uniquely integrated platform that connects biology across blood and tissue—advancing precision medicine from discovery to diagnostics.
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly motivated Scrum Master / Cloud Software Engineer who will both lead Agile development practices and actively contribute to the design, development, and deployment of modern cloud applications. This hybrid role requires strong technical expertise combined with the ability to guide engineering teams through efficient Agile processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys building scalable cloud services while fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the development team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Agile Leadership
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Remove blockers and help teams maintain focus on sprint goals and delivery commitments.
- Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to ensure clear backlog prioritization and alignment with business objectives.
- Track and report team progress using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint outcomes.
- Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices across the team.
Software Development
- Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based software applications and services.
- Build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data services supporting modern web applications.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and technical design of distributed systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following modern engineering best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and collaborative design sessions.
Cloud & DevOps
- Build and maintain cloud-native applications using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, build, and deployment.
- Support infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
- Ensure applications meet standards for security, reliability, and scalability.
- Monitor system performance and support operational improvements.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with product management, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
- Help maintain a positive engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
- Mentor team members on Agile practices and modern software development techniques.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically requires BS/BA degree + 5 years of related experience, or MS/MA degree + 3 years of related experience.
- Experience serving as Scrum Master or Agile facilitator in a software development team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, C#, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and modern web frameworks.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.).
- Familiarity with serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
- Experience building secure, multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
EXPECTATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Workplace location: Billerica; onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangement to be confirmed.
- Travel percentage 10%.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING WITH US:
Our Technology:
From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix’s ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease. Akoya Biosciences, a Quanterix company, is The Spatial Biology Company®—bringing tissue context to life through high-resolution, single-cell imaging. Akoya’s spatial phenotyping platforms help researchers visualize and measure how cells organize and interact within tissue to influence disease progression and therapeutic response. From discovery through clinical research, Akoya offers a full continuum of solutions, including PhenoCycler®, PhenoImager® Fusion and HT, and PhenoCode™ Panels. As part of Quanterix, Akoya complements a leading portfolio of ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technologies, together enabling a more complete view of biology and disease across both tissue and blood.
Our Commitment to Employees:
At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.
Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards.
Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change.
Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments.
Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.
We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:
Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values. Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Software Engineer
Target employers with a cloud infrastructure footprint
Companies running large-scale AWS, Azure, or GCP environments sponsor cloud engineers far more consistently than generalist shops. Look for job postings that reference Kubernetes, Terraform, or multi-cloud architecture, these signal a team that understands the role's specialized nature.
Frame your degree field precisely in applications
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree directly related to the role. Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Systems are strongest. If your degree is in a adjacent field, document how your coursework maps to cloud engineering specifically, vague connections get scrutinized.
Prioritize employers who have sponsored before
Past H-1B LCA filings for Cloud Engineer or Cloud Software Engineer job titles are public record. Companies with repeat filings in this role already understand the process, reducing delays and internal friction that can kill an otherwise solid offer.
Get cloud certifications before interviewing
AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, and Azure Administrator certifications strengthen the specialty occupation case for your H-1B or E-3 petition. They also signal genuine depth to hiring managers who are weighing the effort of sponsoring you.
Australians should push for E-3 over H-1B when possible
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks at a consulate, and renews indefinitely in two-year increments. For Australian cloud engineers, it's a materially simpler path than the H-1B cap and should be the first conversation to have with any prospective employer.
Negotiate sponsorship terms explicitly before signing
Clarify whether the employer covers attorney fees, filing costs, and premium processing before you accept. Some companies deduct legal fees from your paycheck or exclude premium processing, details that matter significantly when your work authorization timeline is tight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cloud Software Engineer a qualifying specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes. Cloud Software Engineer consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa standards. USCIS looks for roles requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems satisfy this. Roles with responsibilities like cloud infrastructure design, distributed systems architecture, or DevOps pipeline engineering have a well-documented approval history, making this one of the lower-risk tech titles for H-1B petitions.
Do cloud engineering employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Large cloud-native companies and enterprises with dedicated platform or infrastructure teams are among the most active H-1B sponsors in the tech sector. Startups vary, early-stage companies sometimes lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor efficiently. Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified sponsorship willingness, so you can focus on employers who have committed to sponsoring rather than cold-applying to companies that may decline at the offer stage.
Can I get an H-1B as a Cloud Software Engineer without a computer science degree?
It's possible but requires stronger documentation. USCIS will scrutinize the relationship between your degree and the role. A degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering can support a cloud engineering petition if the role's technical requirements align closely with your coursework. Work experience alone doesn't substitute for the degree requirement, though a combination of a two-year degree plus six years of directly relevant experience can qualify under the degree equivalency rule.
What visa options exist for cloud engineers who miss the H-1B lottery?
Australian citizens have the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be obtained through consular processing in a matter of weeks. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa for qualifying engineering roles. Non-Australians without a nationality-specific option can explore cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofits, and affiliated research organizations, which can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the lottery. O-1A is another path for engineers with exceptional recognition, publications, or high-impact project contributions.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for cloud engineers compared to other tech roles?
Cloud Software Engineer has a stronger approval track record than ambiguous titles like 'Technical Program Manager' or 'Product Manager' because the degree-to-role connection is clearer. USCIS has issued fewer Requests for Evidence on core engineering titles. That said, the lottery itself doesn't distinguish by job title, your odds of selection are the same as any other H-1B registrant, roughly 25% in recent years. The specialty occupation argument simply matters more at the petition stage than the selection stage.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Cloud Software Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.