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.

Administrative Assistant

Company: InterSystems

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 19, 2024

The Administrative Assistant role at InterSystems involves providing comprehensive administrative support, including correspondence, project scheduling, phone coverage, calendar management, and more. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a fast-paced environment, strong IT skills, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. The role requires excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure. InterSystems, established in 1978, is a global provider of innovative data solutions, committed to excellence and customer support.

Procurement/Category Manager

Company: Biogen

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 18, 2024

<p><b>Job Description<b> <p><p><strong>About This Role<strong><br >The ProcurementCategory Manager will manage Biogens Market Research Data and Analytics category spend as well as develop and implement category strategy This role will ensure category leadership understands priorities and needs for Biogens Market Research Data and Analytics category The individual will make recommendations to leadership from a customer standpoint by aggregating the voice of the internal customer This role will also identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with stakeholders This role reports into the Director Commercial Category Leader<p> <p><em>Note This is a hybrid role that requires parttime work onsite<em><br ><strong>What Youll Do<strong><br ><strong>Category Management<strong><br > Leads Biogens Market Research Data and Analytics category to develop and implement category strategy<br > Support globalization of processes to drive efficiency leverage and savings<br > Leads crossfunctional teams using spend data analytics market research and cost modeling to identify and leverage high value opportunities that deliver innovative and sustainable value operational efficiencies and risk mitigation to the business<br > Partners with stakeholders and builds relationships that facilitate the realization of business value and savings <br > Monitors industry trends and leverages best practices to drive continuous improvement in the category<br ><strong>Sourcing<strong><br > Develops and implements sourcing negotiating and contracting strategies to achieve category goals <br > Develops strategy for catalogs Guided Buying and Sourcing playbook development<br > Ensures efficiency of events through appropriate use of buying channels catalogs and RFx events and champions ongoing continuous improvement <br > Partners with category analysts and procurement operations to execute category strategyplan to maximum value<br ><strong>Stakeholder and Supplier Management<strong><br > Partners with the business stakeholders at appropriate levels for the respective category and facilitates resolution and communication of all other procurement activities<br > Responsible for executing supplier evaluations including understanding capabilities and risk prior to and during the relationship<p> <p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><p><strong>Who You Are<strong><br >You are an experienced procurement professional who has successfully managed a category in market research andor insights and analytics You enjoy collaborating with diverse subjectmatter experts to develop process improvements and evolve category strategies <br > 57 years experience of related procurement experience including<br >o Accomplished in category management and has subject expertise for Market Research Data and Analytic services<br >o Experience with negotiation of contract and commercial terms and conditions <br > Strong leadership and collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders<br > Excellent interpersonal motivational and leadership skills<br > Ability to deal with change and ambiguity effectively<br > Strong project management skills with ability to plan tasks assign resources manage progress remove barriers manage change resolve conflict build consensus and motivate team members across multiple projects concurrently 2years+<br > Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience Can present information in a clear and concise manner<br > Ability to prioritize organize and multitask in a flexible fastpaced and challenging environment<br > Process and cost improvement skills<br > CPMCPSM certification desirable<p> <p>Education <br > Undergraduate degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required<br ><p> <p><b>Additional Information<b> <p><p><strong>Global Business Services<strong><br >The Global Business Services GBS team is an organization established to transform Biogens business processes to set a platform to scale global operations fuel commercial growth and the innovation pipeline Further GBS will provide further value by developing and delivering a suite of business solutions and support services that are valued by internal customers GBS will deliver services by leveraging a global delivery model operational transparency and metrics leveraging global best practices and a serviceoriented process improvement culture All solutions will be supported by strong business cases and ultimately monitored for the effectiveness and efficiency against benchmarks and service level agreements<p> <p>The vision of GBS at Biogen is to be recognized as a worldclass Global Business Services organization driven by the desire for excellence in its people business solutions execution and partnerships with internal customers<p> <p>The GBS team will champion building a continuous improvement culture that other parts of the organization will recognize and seek out for business support We are developing a performancebased culture supported by tools training and welldefined accountability where people can build their career or prepare for a role in the wider business or elsewhere within GBS We seek individuals who can enhance our team with their knowledge skills innovation collaboration and can do attitude<p> <p><p> <p><strong>Why Biogen<strong><p> <p>Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients lives and on changing the course of medicine Together we pioneer Together we thrive<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>

Bioinformatics Data Engineer

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Apriori Bio, an early-stage biotechnology company, is seeking an Informatics & Data Engineering professional to join their team. The role involves exploring and analyzing data from high-throughput assays, creating data visualizations, and automating workflows. The ideal candidate should have a graduate degree in life sciences or a quantitative field, experience with statistical modeling, and proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms like AWS. The company offers comprehensive benefits, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Senior Director, Commercial Strategy and Operations

Company: Biogen

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 19, 2024

The Senior Director of Commercial Strategy & Operations at Biogen North America is responsible for driving strategic priorities, optimizing operations, and commercializing new products. The role involves leading scenario planning, improving business practices, and managing late-stage pipeline programs. The ideal candidate is a high-performing commercial leader with experience in stakeholder management, innovative strategy, and delivering results in the pharma industry. Biogen values diversity and inclusion, offering a mission-driven work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Graphic Designer

Company: SMMA

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 20, 2024

SMMA, a renowned design firm, is seeking a skilled graphic designer to contribute to their internal brand and marketing efforts. The role involves evolving brand standards, creating materials for storytelling and promotion, and designing engaging presentations. The ideal candidate should have a BFA or MFA in Graphic Design, 2-5 years of professional experience, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. SMMA offers a competitive benefits package, including an Employee-owned firm with an Employee Stock Ownership Program, a hybrid work-from-home policy, and educational reimbursement.

Postdoctoral Scientist

Company: Schrödinger, Inc.

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 18, 2024

Schrödinger, a renowned science and technology company, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist for a one-year position in antimalarial drug resistance research. The candidate must have a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or biophysics, and experience in wet-lab protein research and computational modeling. The role involves conducting biophysical ligand-binding experiments and computational modeling calculations. Schrödinger offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Research Engineer - CUDA

Company: IBM

Location: US Cambridge

Posted Mar 18, 2024

IBM's MIT-IBM Watson AI lab is recruiting talented engineers to work on enhancing the efficiency of Large Language Models (LLMs) using CUDA and deep neural networks. The role involves developing new algorithms, conducting experiments, and collaborating with other teams. Preferred skills include experience with LLMs, machine learning frameworks, and a track record of publishing research at top-tier AI conferences.

Program Manager, Innovation

Company: InterSystems

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 19, 2024

InterSystems is looking for an energetic and organized program manager to help drive their Innovation Acceleration Program. The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on project manager who thinks creatively and loves a fast-paced environment with a variety of projects.

Escalation Account Executive

Company: CarGurus

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 19, 2024

CarGurus is a leading automotive marketplace that has been profitable for over 15 years. The company aims to move the entire automotive journey online, guiding customers through every step from selling an old car to purchasing and delivering a new one. They have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation. The Escalation Account Executive role involves negotiating with former customers to re-sign them, gathering feedback, and collaborating with account teams to build strategic sales plans. The role requires excellent sales skills, understanding of CarGurus solutions, and proficiency in Salesforce.

Machine Learning Engineer

Company: MORSE Corp

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 18, 2024

MORSE, an innovative, employee-owned tech company in Cambridge, MA, specializes in solving multi-disciplinary problems for the US National Security Ecosystem. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to design, implement, and manage complex ML algorithms and systems. The role involves developing, fine-tuning, and optimizing Large Language Models for NLP tasks, using MLOps tools, and conducting experiments to assess model effectiveness. The ideal candidate should have a Masters or Ph.D. in a related field, proven experience in applying NLP models, and proficiency in Python. US Citizenship is required, and understanding of Department of Defense requirements is a plus.

Technical Privacy Specialist

Company: HubSpot

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 19, 2024

The job posting is for a Technical Privacy Specialist role at HubSpot, responsible for supporting the execution of the Privacy Program and duties of the Data Protection Officer. The ideal candidate is passionate about ensuring the foundation of Security, Privacy, and Compliance stays strong.

Strategic Finance Analyst/Senior Analyst

Company: Flagship Pioneering

Location: Cambridge

Posted Mar 20, 2024

FL96, Inc. is an early-stage company developing an AI-driven approach to materials discovery and sustainability, founded by Flagship Pioneering. The company is seeking an experienced investment banker or private equity professional to build scenario analysis tools, create strategic presentations, and interface with related companies in the Flagship ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

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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