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 Quality Development Engineer

Company: InterSystems

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 09, 2024

The job posting is for a Senior Quality Development Engineer on the Cloud team at InterSystems. The role involves developing high-quality software, uncovering weaknesses, and improving existing products. Key responsibilities include writing software for testing product functionality in a multi-cloud environment, developing test scenarios and plans, and creating automated functional, load, and stress tests. The ideal candidate should have strong technical capabilities, curiosity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Qualifications include experience with cloud technologies, container technologies, application development, relational databases, and object-oriented development. Familiarity with software test tools, automation methodologies, and InterSystems products is desirable. The role requires effective communication, analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for breaking things. InterSystems is an equal-opportunity employer.

Account Executive

Company: Watershed Informatics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 08, 2024

Watershed is a leading biocomputing platform aiming to accelerate digital drug discovery. The company is hiring an Account Executive with experience in selling data sharing software platforms to new customers. The role involves managing multiple biopharma accounts, developing strategic sales plans, and building relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a background in life sciences, at least 3 years of sales experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Software Engineer I, Cloud

Company: Cambridge Mobile Telematics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is seeking a software engineer to contribute to their mission of making roads safer. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, experience with Python, SQL, AWS services, and containerization technologies. They should be able to collaborate in a team environment, solve complex problems, and have some professional engineering experience. CMT offers a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and a positive, inclusive work environment. They are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities and career growth to underrepresented groups.

Clinical Operations Director/Senior Director

Company: Schrödinger, Inc.

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 07, 2024

Schrödinger is hiring a Clinical Operations Director / Senior Director for their New York-based Early Clinical Development team. The role involves overseeing study management activities, budgets, and contracts for Schrödinger's clinical assets. The successful candidate will report to the Global Head of Clinical Operations & Strategy and be responsible for the first clinical trial conducted exclusively by Schrödinger. The ideal candidate should have a science or health-related degree, at least ten years of clinical research experience, and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary, stock options, and a range of benefits. Schrödinger is committed to diversity and creating a safe environment for employees to grow and contribute.

Accounting Specialist

Company: Devo

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

Devo is a cloud-native logging and security analytics platform that empowers organizations with its unrivaled scale, speed, and clarity. The company, headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., is backed by several prominent investors. The job posting is for an accounts payable position, requiring an Accounting/Finance degree, 2 years of experience, proficiency in Excel, and preferably NetSuite experience. The role involves managing accounts payable input, analyzing and implementing efficient workflow processes, reconciling and posting expenses, and assisting in month-end close. Devo offers a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants who may not meet every requirement.

Biosample Operations Manager

Company: Schrödinger, Inc.

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 07, 2024

Schrödinger is seeking a Senior Manager of Biospecimens to join their Drug Discovery and Early Development team. The role involves managing the end-to-end life cycle of clinical biospecimens, developing processes for streamlined chain of custody, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a scientific background, at least two years of industry experience, and proficiency in Excel. Schrödinger offers a competitive salary, equity-based compensation, and a range of benefits. The company values diversity and is committed to creating a safe environment for employees to grow and contribute.

Senior QA Engineer IoT

Company: Cambridge Mobile Telematics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

<p>Cambridge Mobile Telematics CMT is on a mission to make the worlds roads and drivers safer Our first product launched in 2012 and pioneered mobile usagebased insurance Since then CMT has become the worlds leading telematics and analytics provider for insurers rideshares personal safety providers and automakers providing telematics services for 80 enterprise programs in 20 countries Powered by mobile sensing artificial intelligence and behavioral science we measure driving quality incentivize safer driving assist users in crashes in real time and improve the safety for millions of drivers every day around the world<p> <p>We are looking for an Embedded Systems Senior QA engineer to join the IoT group working on our cloudconnected IoT devices our Apps and cloud platform Our cloudconnected devices offer interesting engineering challenges including video acquisition compression and playing audio sync computer vision LTE modems realtime communication onboard sensors such as GPS and accelerometers and overtheair upgrades with new firmware<p> <p>Are you an Embedded Systems QA Engineer looking for a challenge at the nexus of mobility IoT AI and data science that will have a positive impact on people around the world CMTs IoT team wants to speak with you<p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Work directly with Firmware Engineers App Engineers Cloud Engineers Product and Program managers to help discover and resolve product issues<li> <li>Work with crossfunctional teams to explore requirements designs and implementations in order to execute acceptance tests and develop test plans<li> <li>Utilize a solid knowledge of Embedded Systems and Firmware testing<li> <li>Work with the quality assurance team to explore requirements prepare test scenarios write test specifications<li> <li>Drive our IoT devices around gathering and analyzing data <li> <li>Help improve test automation throughout the entire software development life cycle<li> <li>Execute tests isolate bugs troubleshoot and log defects and follow through to defect closure<li> <li>Play a major role in championing the importance of quality improvement across all areas of the software development life cycle<li> <li>Identify hypothetical failure modes design and execute tests of hypotheses<li> <li>Complete any additional tasks as they arise<li> <ul><p><strong>Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>5+ years of industry experience in QA with a focus on testing Embedded Firmware and systems<li> <li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field<li> <li>Knowledge about CICD tools like GitHub and Jenkins<li> <li>Working knowledge of SpiraTest or other test case management tool is a plus<li> <li>Experience writing automated tests for Embedded systems using Python and Linux Bash scripting<li> <li>Familiarity with Amazon Web Services AWS technologies such as S3 is a plus<li> <li>Experience with Agile Scrum and using Jira<li> <li>Experience with IoT devices is a plus<li> <li>Ability to collaborate between local and remote teams of engineers<li> <li>A Drivers license is required<li> <li>Ability to take our IoT devices out for test drives as a part of the QA test cycle<li> <ul><p><strong>Compensation<strong><p> <ul><li>Competitive salary based on skills and experience<li> <li>Equity in the form of RSUs or stock options<li> <li>Comprehensive benefits Medical Dental Vision matching 401k<li> <li>Life insurance Basic amp ADampD<li> <li>Unlimited Paid Time Off Vacation sick days amp public holidays<li> <li>Parental leave<li> <li>Shortterm amp longterm disability<li> <li>Work from home depending on role and responsibilities<li> <li>Flexible scheduling options depending on role and responsibilities<li> <ul><p><strong>Additional Perks<strong><p> <ul><li>Feel great working to solve a serious problem improving road safety<li> <li>Have fun at our frequent team outings<li> <li>Volunteer at local organizations <li> <li>Extensive wellness program including gym memberships fitness reimbursement and a comprehensive employee assistant program<li> <li>CMT will do all that is possible to support our employees and create a positive work environment for all<li> <ul><p><strong>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion<strong><p> <p><strong>At CMT we are intensifying our commitment to provide opportunities and career growth to the underrepresented We are focused on creating an inclusive work environment that encourages a diversity of background and thought to produce the best products and services within our industry<strong><p> <p><em>CMT is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create an inclusive and diverse environment that enriches our employees lives in and outside of work We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability state<em><em> <em><em>CMT is headquartered in Cambridge MA To learn more visit wwwcmtelematicscom and follow us on Twitter cmtelematics<em><p>

Senior Payroll Analyst

Company: BlueRock Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 09, 2024

BlueRock Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company. They use a unique cell+gene platform to develop cellular medicines for neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases. The company is passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, and they are seeking collaborative individuals to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies. They have been recognized for their company culture, winning awards for being a best place to work, best for diversity, best for women, and best CEO. The Sr. Payroll Analyst role involves overseeing payroll processing, managing employee data, ensuring accurate tax calculations, and providing excellent customer service.

Account Executive IV

Company: Forrester

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 09, 2024

Forrester is seeking a top-performing sales professional to expand their account base of Fortune class companies by selling to C-level executives. The role involves prospecting, closing new business, and networking for new prospects. Success requires a transparent sales process, building relationships, and understanding client challenges. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 5-6 years of experience, and proven experience in new-business development. They should possess strong communication skills, be a team player, and comfortable with technology. Forrester offers extensive resources, support, and opportunities for career growth.

Software Engineer III

Company: Intellia Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 12, 2024

Intellia is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their Analytics Platform Engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining secure data pipelines, catalogs, and access controls for their data lakehouse. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to data democratization, designing role-based access control, developing ETL pipelines, constructing data catalogs, adopting DevOps principles, and staying updated on big data trends. Intellia values curiosity, innovation, and high standards, offering a collaborative, remote environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Manager, People Systems and Analytics

Company: BlueRock Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 09, 2024

BlueRock Therapeutics is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique cell+gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases. The company is passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.

(Senior) Machine Learning Scientist

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Apr 11, 2024

Flagship Pioneering is a biotech company that invents and builds platform companies, resulting in over $90 billion in value. They focus on life sciences and sustainability, with a commitment to equal employment opportunity. The PI Labs team, an applied research group, develops AI models and techniques to accelerate innovations in life sciences. ML Scientists in PI Labs lead efforts in developing novel machine learning platforms for life sciences challenges. Key responsibilities include conducting independent ML research, collaborating with colleagues, and working with ML Engineers to scale and interpret experiments.

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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