Tech Jobs in Cambridge

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Cambridge's tech scene thrives at the intersection of world‑class research institutions like MIT and Harvard, a dense network of venture capital, and a culture that nurtures startups. The city attracts talent in AI, data science, and cybersecurity, driving demand for software engineers, machine learning specialists, and product managers.

Cambridge hosts a diverse roster of tech firms—from global pharma leaders such as Gilead Sciences and Boston Scientific to cloud‑native companies like HubSpot and Wayfair. Start‑ups like Ginkgo Bioworks, Butterfly Network, and Clari focus on biotech innovation, while IBM Research and MIT Lincoln Laboratory push the frontier of quantum computing and secure communications. This mix creates opportunities across hardware, software, fintech, and biotech sectors.

While the median rent for a one‑bedroom apartment in Cambridge tops $3,000/month and the city’s overall cost index is high, salaries often exceed national averages. Transparent salary data on Job Transparency allows candidates to benchmark offers, negotiate effectively, and align compensation with the true value of living in a high‑cost market.

Senior Machine Design Engineer

Company: 24M Technologies

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 24, 2024

<p><b>Company Description<b> <p><p>24M Technologies answers the worlds need for affordable energy storage by enabling a new more costeffective solution SemiSolidTM lithiumion technology Our breakthrough manufacturing platform provides for lowcost high energy density safe and longlife storage for electric mobility grid and other applications Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders including the Volkswagen Group Kyocera GPSC and FREYR 24M has built an ecosystem to rapidly scale the SemiSolidTM platform and develop a better cleaner energy future Founded in 2010 and led by some of the battery industrys foremost inventors scientists and entrepreneurs 24M is headquartered in Cambridge Mass and backed by top industrial partners and venture capital firms For more information please visit www24mcom<p> <p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p>The Senior Machine Design Engineer will be a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Team focused on developing the next generation high volume manufacturing processes that will connect 24Ms revolutionary product to the high growth energy storage market The team member will be responsible for executing complete designs of highvolume manufacturing equipment This will include Kinematic and Dynamic analysis of machinery Finite Element Analysis and Design for manufacturability The successful candidate will bring a thorough understanding of machine element theory A proven track record of successful implementation of the fundamentals of machine Design practices and an understanding of synchronous machine design Continuous motion machinery design Strong interpersonal skills are required as are a strong work ethic and an ability to flourish in a dynamic startup environment The Machine Design Engineer reports to the Principal Process Engineer<p> <p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Complete machine and equipment designs<li> <li>Detail component and assembly drawings<li> <li>Work closely with equipment vendor design engineers and outside partners to successfully complete proof of concepts or engineering analysis as needed<li> <li>Work with technicians to answer questions related to equipment designs and implementation Support installation of equipment on Pilot line equipment<li> <ul><p><strong>Required Skills and Experience<strong><p> <ul><li>At least 1015 years of experience in CAD Design for manufacturing processes in automated machinery design <li> <li>Solid Works knowledge or other Highend CAD like Unigraphics <li> <li>Was lead engineer on at least two complex high volume assembly machines <li> <li>GDampT ANSI Y145 m <li> <li>Good knowledge of Strength of materials Statics Heat Transfer and Dynamics <li> <li>Knowledge of web converting machinery design areas that use this technology are Battery Diapers Film Paper manufacturing etc <li> <li>Continuous motion machinery experience such as Bottling Machinery Razor blade assembly Tesla Batteries <li> <li>Detail oriented with regard to the accuracy of detail drawings that ensure that parts fit together <li> <li>Highly motivated and action oriented as demonstrated by accomplishments <li> <li>Coachable able to act on management inputs and constructive criticism <li> <li>Demonstrated ability and passion to understand processes and the interaction between the material equipment and the associated impact to product performance <li> <li>Thrives in a fastpaced environment Ability to commit to aggressive timelines and to deliver on those commitments <li> <li>Excellent communication skills for interaction with team members other groups and outside suppliers <li> <li>Works well in a team environment with willingness to share skills and information and mentor others à Works well in a team environment and willing to lead projects and mentor less Senior Engineers <li> <ul><p><strong>Nice to have <strong><p> <ul><li>Experience with Solid Works FEA<li> <ul><p><strong>Education<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering<li> <ul><p><strong>Supervisory Responsibility and Other<strong><p> <ul><li>Indirect supervision of the activity of cross functional teams to create and execute plans<li> <li>Mentoring of junior staff<li> <ul><p><br ><p> <p><b>Additional Information<b> <p><p><br ><p><p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines<p>

Lab Operations Specialist

Company: The Engine

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 25, 2024

<p><span><b>About the Role<b><span><p> <p><span>As a member of the Operations Team the Lab Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting all daytoday operations They will work closely with residents vendors lab operations team members and The Engine Accelerator leadership to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the labs and equipment We are looking for an individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences a customer service orientation and enjoy working in a fastpaced teamoriented environment<span><p> <p><b>Areas of Responsibility<b> <p><ul><li>Provide daytoday laboratory operations support consumables inventory laboratory housekeeping general management<li> <li>Support the Laboratory Operations Managers and resident companies with as needed laboratory tasks and special projects<li> <li>Coordinate internal and external maintenance and calibrations of laboratory equipment<li> <li>Write and review relevant SOPs<li> <li>Manage consumables levels to ensure continuity of supplies while maximizing cost efficiencies<li> <li>Assist in onboarding new resident companies to all applicable systems <li> <li>Work with resident companies and Engine EHS to ensure hazardous material compliance and inventory<li> <li>Maintain laboratory facilities and general housekeeping<li> <li>Laboratory operational support as needed <li> <ul><p><b>Job Requirements<b> <p><ul><li>Missionoriented energetic and upbeat with the resilience and demeanor to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment while remaining calm and composed<li> <li>25 year experience with working in a laboratory environment<li> <li>A Bachelors Degree or equivalent<li> <li>Effective communication skills<li> <li>Highly value teamwork<li> <li>Take ownership over tasks and follow them through to completion<li> <li>Detailoriented and very organized with solid time management skills<li> <li>Independent reliable and willing to learn<li> <li>Natural curiosity about what our teams are doing and how to help them<li> <li>Bring a fresh perspective and new ideas for improving experience and efficiency<li> <li>Appropriately social with fellow team members guests and staff<li> <li>The ability to work inperson on a fulltime basis from Monday through Friday including some early mornings and evenings<li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel and Google Apps<li> <li>Ability to lift 35 lbs<li> <ul>

Sr. Director, Head of Data Management and Reporting Execution

Company: Biogen

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 26, 2024

<p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p><strong>What Youll Do<strong><br > Set direction for the Enterprise Data Strategy and Management team based on a comprehensive understanding across business units of the business challenges the business model the competitive environment and challengesopportunities as it relates to data strategy<br > Lead and inspire a team of direct reports to develop data strategy and governance aligned with and guided by sales marketing and payer business priorities and strategies<br > Build and foster a team that delivers value in partnership with each business unit across the enterprise ensuring policies and best practices exist and are followed for high data quality across systems<br > Foster personal development employee engagement and enhanced organizational culture<br > Owns the data accuracy quality amp governance for multiple business units accountable for supporting reporting analytics and the user community<br > Creates recurring reports for platform business and partners<br > Develops and executes on a data roadmap to profile prioritize develop validate and support for business unit<br > Responsible for leading collaboration between portfolio management reporting data architecture operations and data platforms to ensure successful deployment and maintenance of data assets<br > Serves as Data Steward champion and subject matter expert driving awareness understanding of the business unit data<br > Develops reference and education materials to promote the use of business unit data and master reference data<br > Gathers requirements and support standardization for data management to support reporting analytics and user community<br > Accountable for data quality rule identification and threshold review to ensure confidence within data and owns stakeholder communication when data quality alerts<br > Review and communicate findings clearly and concisely through narrativedriven presentations and effective data visualizations to executives and decisionmakers<p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities<strong><br ><strong>Overarching<strong><br > Sets a clear vision and purpose for the US Data Strategy and Management team based on the priorities and needs of the US organization<br > Leads develops and executes US data strategy and governance process consisting of acquisition strategy contract management business rules quality stewardship reporting change management governance and communication plans<br > Acts as liaison communicating through reports meetings and memos the best use of data in each department from business owner to IT all the way to the consumer<br > Partners with Global Customer amp Data Analytics team Customer Excellence amp Operations teams all BUs and Payer regarding data access and appropriate tools<p> <p><strong>Governance<strong><br > Creates implements and manages data governance standards<br > Creates monitors and manages data policies and business rules ensuring enforcement through data governance standards<br > Develops and manages Governance KPIs<p> <p><strong>Quality<strong><br > Drives overarching data quality strategy through use of industry best practices<br > Develops and manages Governance KPIs<p> <p><strong>Automated Performance Reporting<strong><br > Ensures appropriate use of data and data quality of deliverables created by vendors<p> <p><strong>Acquisition strategy and management<strong><br > Develops data acquisition strategy directs data acquisition and consumption and the corresponding management of contracts and<br > Ownership and management of 3rd party data agreements<br > Management of team of individuals<br ><p> <p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><p><strong>Required Skills <strong><br > 15 years experience in Pharma data reporting and analytics function with depth in commercial data management related fields data managementgovernance data platform and business rules management business intelligence tools reporting platforms etc<br > 10+ years of experience in managing a Data Management team including responsibility for projects as well as hiring managing mentoring andor developing direct reports<br > 6+ years of experience in SQL Relational databases and Data Visualization tools such as Tableau Power BI etc<br > Strong understanding of specialty brand data and patient support services data including experience working with specialty pharmacy ie dispense status etc syndicated vendor ie Claims Rx and patient service center data ie patient enrollmentintake benefits investigation amp verification adherence programs<br > Experience managing an external data warehouse partner preferred and vendor management<br > Experience working with key commercial data providers such as IQVIA Symphony Komodo Veeva and MMIT<br > Experience implementing and managing data within a specialty pharmacy distribution model<br > Demonstrated expertise in handling patientlevel data and familiarity with HIPAA laws<br > Knowledgeable in the principles of data governance and date stewardship data quality<br > Demonstrated ability to attract talent and develop future leaders focused on achieving results with effective communication and influence skills<br > Experience managing direct reports including first line leaders and leading a productive team<br > Strong leadership and influence skills to advance the business<br > Strong verbal and written communication presentation skills <br > Ability to communicate effectively with executives and understand the complexity of their decision making<br > Demonstrated proficiency in matrix management and building relationships to gain trust and drive organizational change<br > Experience in AWS and Snowflake or other cloudbased data solution as well as Master Data Management MDM experience<br >Application of Knowledge<br > Leverage broad experience to set a clear vision for the team<br > Leverage past team leading experience to mentor coach first line leaders and individual team members and develop strong talent<br > Gain support from stake holders through effective communication and relationship building<br > Apply management skills to optimize the usage of team resources<br > Apply knowledge of analytic applications and best practices to drive organizational change to embed analytics for improved decision making<br >Problem Solving<br >Advanced problem solving skills are required to anticipate stakeholder and customer needschallenges to lead and inspire the team to develop appropriate business processes that can be embedded into the business<br > Set direction for the Enterprise Data Strategy and Management team based on a comprehensive understanding across business units of the business challenges the business model the competitive environment and challengesopportunities as it relates to data strategy<br > Lead and inspire a team of direct reports to develop data strategy and governance aligned with and guided by sales marketing and payer business priorities and strategies<p> <p>Bachelors degree required Masters preferred<p> <p><b>Additional Information<b><br ><p><p><p> <p><strong>Why Biogen<strong><p> <p>We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission Caring Deeply Achieving Excellence Changing Lives<p> <p>At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired Read on to learn more about our DEampI efforts<p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States<p> <p><br ><p>

Financial Advisor

Company: Atria Wealth Solutions

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 25, 2024

The Harvard University Employees Credit Union is seeking a Financial Advisor to provide investment services to its members. The Credit Union values integrity, responsibility, and community leadership, and is committed to supporting its members' financial needs.

Production Associate

Company: BlueScope

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 25, 2024

BlueScope is a company that values quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. They offer a range of products and services, including building solutions, and are committed to bettering the communities they serve.

Senior Technical Product Manager – FHIR

Company: InterSystems

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 25, 2024

InterSystems, a global leader in healthcare information technology, is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager for FHIR. The role involves developing and executing a comprehensive product strategy for FHIR, demonstrating technical expertise in FHIR standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in product management with a focus on healthcare interoperability, FHIR standards, and data platforms. They should possess exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and have in-depth knowledge of healthcare standards.

Contract Research Associate, Gene Editing

Company: Beam Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Beam Therapeutics is hiring a Contract Research Associate to support the Gene Editing Technology Development team. The role involves managing inventory, preparing media and reagents, performing molecular cloning, bacterial culture, and cell line maintenance. The candidate should have a life science degree, relevant lab experience, and proficiency in molecular biology workflows and data analysis tools. The position requires onsite presence.

Senior Scientist, Machine Learning (Biomolecule Design)

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 25, 2024

Flagship Labs 97 Inc. is seeking an experienced (Senior) Machine Learning Scientist, Biomolecule Design. The ideal candidate should have a machine learning background with biotech industry experience, a PhD in a quantitative discipline, and expertise in at least one ML framework. The role involves designing, training, and fine-tuning deep learning models for biological sequence design, implementing rigorous testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Flagship Pioneering, the company's backer, is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, resulting in over $90 billion in aggregate value.

Senior Product Designer

Company: Pubmark (BookBub & Chirp)

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 24, 2024

The company is seeking a seasoned product designer to join their team and help shape a product loved by millions. The ideal candidate will be a design generalist with proven experience, able to independently conceptualize and execute work, understand storytelling in design, and be data-driven. The role involves working across the entire design lifecycle, applying design thinking methodologies, and cultivating a pragmatic approach to product design. The company offers competitive benefits, remote work flexibility, and a collaborative environment. They value diversity and inclusivity, and strive to create an environment where candidates can interview at their best.

Senior Research Associate/Research Associate, Process Development

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 24, 2024

FL87, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy. They are searching for a Senior Research Associate/Research Associate to support the manufacturing of novel nucleic acid therapeutics. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and recognizes that experience comes in many forms.

Senior Manager, Project and Alliance Management

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 24, 2024

Montai Health, a privately held biotech company, is seeking an experienced Research Project Manager. The role involves leading early discovery cross-functional project teams, driving project delivery, and ensuring the advancement of therapeutic programs from discovery to development candidates. The ideal candidate should have a life sciences degree, at least 3 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, and a proven track record in project management. Key responsibilities include developing integrated project plans, monitoring progress, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Flagship Pioneering, the parent company, is a biotech company that invents and builds platform companies to transform healthcare and sustainability.

Executive Publisher

Company: Elsevier

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 26, 2024

STM Journals is seeking an Executive Publisher with experience in society accounts, contract negotiation, and management. The role involves strategizing, setting goals, and monitoring progress for a portfolio of journal titles. The Executive Publisher will also cultivate a network of key decision-makers, lead creative projects, and contribute to complex initiatives across Elsevier. The ideal candidate will have a secondary education in a medical scientific field, at least 5+ years of scientific publishing experience, and a proven track record of strategic portfolio planning and successful revamps of journals in competitor areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Cambridge?
Software engineer, data scientist, machine learning engineer, product manager, cybersecurity analyst, bioinformatics specialist, hardware design engineer, research scientist, and full‑stack developer.
Are tech roles in Cambridge remote or on‑site?
Most companies offer hybrid models; HubSpot and Wayfair provide remote flexibility, while biotech and hardware roles often require on‑site lab or office presence.
Who are the major tech employers in the Cambridge area?
Gilead Sciences, Boston Scientific, HubSpot, Wayfair, IBM Research, Ginkgo Bioworks, Butterfly Network, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and numerous AI start‑ups.
What are typical salary expectations for tech roles in Cambridge?
Software engineers average $120k–$180k, data scientists $140k–$200k, senior product managers $160k–$220k, with equity and bonuses common across the region.
What advice should I follow when relocating to Cambridge for tech work?
Research neighborhoods like Cambridgeport for walkability, budget for high rents, use public transit (Red Line), network at MIT, Harvard, and local meetups, and leverage salary‑transparent job boards to negotiate offers.

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