Tech Jobs in Cambridge

5,798 open positions · Updated daily

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.

Associate Scientist/Scientist I, Upstream Nucleic Acid Manufacturing & Process Development

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

FL87, Inc., a biotechnology company founded by Flagship Pioneering, is seeking an experienced Associate Scientist/Scientist I to lead the development of novel methods for manufacturing nucleic acid therapeutics. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or M.S. in a relevant field, proven experience in scaling up nucleic acid production, and strong molecular biology skills. They will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to platform development, process development, and experimental design.

Research Associate I/II, LNP Production

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

FL85, a Flagship-backed biotech company, is seeking a talented individual to develop and optimize lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations. The candidate will contribute to the FL85 platform, enabling the production of LNPs with varying chemistries and nucleic acid cargos. Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing LNPs, identifying critical formulation parameters, supporting production and characterization, collaborating with scientists, and documenting results. Qualifications include a BS/MS in life sciences or engineering, 1-3 years of relevant experience, familiarity with LNP formulation techniques, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Application Management Functional Lead

Company: Takeda

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 13, 2024

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Application Management, Associate Director to lead cross-functional teams in delivering application support services. The role involves managing a global vendor, building strategic relationships with stakeholders, and defining strategies for application service delivery. Key responsibilities include contract management, setting project and department goals, and managing transfer of IT services between vendors. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing global outsourced teams, excellent communication skills, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry experience is a strong plus.

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

Quotient Therapeutics is a biotech company that develops novel genomics platform and therapeutics for diseases with a large unmet need. They are seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to join their team and work on designing, implementing, and operating robust genomic data processing pipelines.

Software Engineer I, Full Stack

Company: Cambridge Mobile Telematics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is seeking a collaborative, customer-focused software engineer to join their team. The role involves implementing technical specifications, assisting in problem-solving, and designing full-stack applications. CMT offers a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to create an inclusive work environment that encourages a diversity of background and thought.

Change Management and Communications Partner

Company: Takeda

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 13, 2024

Takeda is seeking a Change and Communications Partner to provide strategic leadership and support on change management and communications. The role involves overseeing the delivery of best-in-class change and communication strategies, influencing change management for product developments, and serving as an internal service provider for product roadmaps. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, several years of experience in communications or organizational change management, and strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Takeda offers comprehensive healthcare, financial planning, health and wellness programs, and flexible work paths. The base salary range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $108,500.00 - $170,500.00.

Domain Lead

Company: Takeda

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 13, 2024

The job description is for a leadership position in data management, requiring expertise in data governance, data strategy, and data literacy. The role involves driving data capabilities, processes, and skills to ensure services are operated, monitored, supported, and maintained to best practice standards.

Legal Counsel

Company: Inari

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

Inari, a SEEDesign™ company, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their global organization. The role involves providing legal support in contract matters, risk management, and corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree, minimum 4-6 years of legal experience, and knowledge of the agricultural industry, particularly plant-based businesses. They should possess strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and communication skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Director, Customer Data & Insights

Company: Biogen

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 13, 2024

Biogen is seeking a Director, Insights and Analytics Lead to support its Specialty business. The role involves defining and evaluating brand performance, delivering actionable insights, and leading cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate should have high analytical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication abilities. They must have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry, preferably with a consulting background. The role requires a solid understanding of commercial business datasets and strong analytical and quantitative skills. Biogen values a culture of inclusion and diversity, offering opportunities for professional growth and impact on patients' lives.

Director, Strategic Planning & Performance

Company: Pfizer

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 13, 2024

<p><b>ROLE SUMMARY<b><br >The <b> Director Strategic Planning amp Performance <b> is a key member of the Medical Road Map leadership team and will be responsible for ensuring that the CMAO organization is equipped with an industry leading short medium and longterm strategic plan ensuring MCCDH platform is continuously innovating drawing on external benchmarking and trends<br >The role is also responsible for ensuring that the right strategic metrics and KPIs are being collected monitored and communicated across the enterprise <br >The <b> Director Strategic Planning amp Performance <b> reports to the Medical Road Map and Impact Team Lead and closely collaborates with all MCCDH verticals and an extensive network of cross functional partners including those in categoriescountries and the CMO<br ><b>ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES <b><br ><b> Medical Road Map <b><br ><p><ul><li>In partnership with the Medical Road Map Lead and Medical Planning and Impact lead to develop and deliver a short medium and long term strategic plan for the CMAO organisation including the delivery of the underlying strategic frameworks templates and change management plans <li> <li>To collate insights from key enterprise stakeholders at local regional and global levels that will shape the development and implementation of the strategic plan<li> <li> Monitor the success of the strategic plan and proactively evolve the plan to ensure the its strategic objectives are met against pre defined metrics and timelines<li> <ul><p><br ><b> Medical Impact <b><br ><p><ul><li>The role is responsible for ensuring that the right strategic metrics and KPIs are being collected monitored and communicated across the enterprise and <ul><li> is responsible for KPI definition in close collaboration with Medical Analytics team lead and MCCDH Planning and Impact team to promote datainformed decisions and provide datadriven transparency on Medical Affairs resource allocation <li> <li>collaborates with MCCDH team leads category and country leads to ensure developed KPIs provide actionable insights and are aligned with Platform strategic directions<li> <li>ensures delivery to and utilization by the CMAO organization of a single truth dashboard of KPIs<li> <ul><li> <ul><p><br ><p><ul><li>Through partnership with the Medical Planning and Impact team along with the Medical Analytics Impact amp Outcomes Leader the role will<li> <li>Lead on the codevelopment of impact metrics and coordinate to educate the CMAO organization around KPIs eg their rationale validity methodology to promote buyin<li> <li> Socialize and communicate dashboard use and updates with senior leadership<li> <li>Communicate metric results to Categories MCCDH teams and leadership ensuring learnings iteratively inform planning and decision making<li> <ul><p><br ><b>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS <b><br >Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact <br ><p><ul><li>MD PhD MBA PharmD or higher scientific degree required<li> <li>8 years of experience needed with MBAMS 6+ years of experience needed with PharmDPhD 3+ years of experience with MD experience needed in pharmaceutical industry experience although does not need to be exclusively within a Medicalscientific function<li> <li><b>Leadership<b> Comfort with ambiguity and complex white space environments Ability to embrace and encourage the implementation of innovative ideas and foster a culture of collaborationteamwork Demonstrated expertise and capabilities in matrixed crossfunctional leadership and influencing without authority<li> <li><b>Collaboration<b> Ability to work effectively within and across teams organizations and the enterprise Demonstrated ability to take appropriate risks share responsibilities and credit celebratereward accomplishments and instill in others a sense of urgency and ownership<li> <li><b>Influencing amp Communications<b> Track record of cultivating relationships with internalexternal stakeholders Ability to communicate effectively and display high emotional intelligence during interactionscommunications with others Strong presentation skills suitable for Global Leadership and teams and external audiences<li> <li><b>Prioritization<b> Ability to manage competing priorities and demonstrates ability to prioritize and make decisions to maximize value and resource allocation<li> <li>Established track record of values and compliance leadership including across diverse cultures and geographies<li> <li>Able to review evaluate interpret and present complex data<li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing skills<li> <li>Strong work ethic and history of delivering project within stated timelines<li> <ul><p><br ><b>Other Job Details<b><br ><p><ul><li>Last Date to Apply for Job <b>April 25th 2024<b><li> <li>10 travel<li> <li>NOT eligible for relocation package<li> <li>Eligible for employee referral bonus<li> <li> Position is hybrid and will require to work 2 to 3 days per week from site <li> <ul><p><br >LIPFE<br >The annual base salary for this position ranges from $16160000 to $26940000 In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 200 of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments Benefits offered include a 401k plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiverparental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site US Benefits | uscandidatesmypfizerbenefitscom Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States<br > The annual base salary for this position in Tampa FL ranges from $14540000 to $24240000<br >Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs andor eligibility<br ><b>Sunshine Act<b> <br >Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care providers name address and the type of payments or other value received generally for public disclosure Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification which Pfizer intends to pursue reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act Therefore if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse your name address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government If you have questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative <br ><b>EEO amp Employment Eligibility<b> <br >Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA Pfizer is an EVerify employer This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States <br >Bus Dev amp Strategic Planning<p>

Business Solutions Expert, Vaccines Manufacturing and Supply Chain Systems

Company: Takeda

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 13, 2024

Takeda is seeking a Business Solution Manager- Vaccines Manufacturing and Supply Chain Systems for their Cambridge, MA office. The role involves leading the analysis of complex business problems, managing business requirements, and contributing to the setup of a new CMO. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in business analysis, project management, and stakeholder relationship management. Takeda offers a competitive salary range of $108,500.00 - $170,500.00, along with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities.

Sr. Engineer II, Technical Development

Company: Biogen

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 13, 2024

The job description outlines a role in a multidisciplinary team responsible for process and formulation development of pipeline and commercial products. The role involves designing, planning, and executing formulation and process development studies, with a focus on oral solid dosages. The position requires a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field and 2-5 years of experience in oral solid dosage formulation, process development, and technical writing. The role also involves supporting clinical drug product manufacturing and authoring guideline documents. The company, Biogen, emphasizes a mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases, and values diversity and inclusion.

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.

Related Pages