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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.

Backend Data Engineer

Company: Sense

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 25, 2023

Sense is a Cambridge, MA-based greentech scale-up developing smart home monitoring systems to reduce energy usage and combat climate change. They aim to prevent one gigaton of carbon emissions annually. As a Software Engineer for the Data Science Team, you'll collaborate with data scientists to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient tooling and infrastructure. Requirements include 4+ years of professional data engineering experience, proficiency in Linux, git, Python, PyTorch, relational databases, and AWS, and a degree in Computer Science or similar field. Benefits include competitive compensation, equity, flexible work hours, paid parental leave, and generous healthcare benefits.

Executive Director, Early Clinical Research Physician

Company: Schrödinger, Inc.

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 27, 2023

Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. M.D./Ph.D. Because of this, we're prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability. Work closely with biomarker, drug safety, clinical operations translational research scientists. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. What you should have: Strong background in strategy execution and project management with an ability to partner in the planning, development, and execution of scientific, regulatory and operational strategies.

Vesalius : Head of Functional Genomics

Company: Vesalius Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 23, 2023

  You can read more about our mission here. At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Additional qualifications, including MD, strongly preferred.&8239; An outstanding reputation in your field as a creative scientist, a technology innovator, and as a dynamic leader, evidenced by publication track record and/or patent filings.&8239; Deep expertise in cell and molecular biology and experience with state-of-the-art functional genomics screening technologies including contemporary expertise with CRISPR technologies used for genome-wide screens&8239; Extensive experience with cell-based assay development and screening using a variety of readout technologies.&8239; Strong quantitative intuition, excellent data analysis and data mining skills, and experience and comfort with laboratory automation.&8239; Direct supervisory experience (5+ years) leading a team of scientists (including PhD-level scientists) and a track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing top talent.&8239; Outstanding communication, collaboration, networking, and program leadership skills.&8239; Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment as a team player with a strong work ethicDemonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency and creativity and focus on deliverables.Team player with a strong work ethic, able to work both independently and collaboratively Continuously learns and adapts quickly to new informationAuthentic, proactively appreciative of different points of view, backgrounds and perspectivesWhat We’ll Offer You: Comprehensive, competitive healthcare (PPO) and dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision coverage through VSP, family leave, three weeks’ paid time off with additional holidays, 401k retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and commuter benefits. A dynamic early-stage work environment and highly interdisciplinary, talented, and collaborative team. Participate in the development and growth of a company with enormous potential impact on human healthProfessional growth opportunities through mentoring, training, immersion in cross-functional projects, and opportunities to learn and try new things. Who We Are:  Vesalius Therapeutics is a Flagship Pioneering platform company with a bold and critical mission to revolutionize drug development for the diseases that cause 90% of global morbidity and mortality.   The company was founded in 2019 in Flagship Labs, Flagship Pioneering’s innovation foundry.  Vesalius is led by CEO Christopher Austin, M.D., Flagship Managing Partner, Doug Cole, M.D., and a leadership team with decades of experience working at some of the most renowned pharma and biotech companies in the industry. Vesalius’s ContinuumDiscovery™ platform harnesses a combination of human clinical data and genetics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and patient-derived experimental models into a uniquely potent discovery engine. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. This includes deploying genome engineering and single-cell genomic technologies.&8239; Evaluate and introduce new genome-scale technologies to the company, and champion their use in our discovery efforts&8239; Be a strong voice in the development and implementation of our target discovery platform&8239; Asemble and lead a team of skilled scientists to execute this mission, and collaborate across our diverse group of scientific disciplines to develop new ideas&8239;  Qualifications&8239; PhD in a biological discipline with at least 8-10 years of relevant experience in an industry or academic setting. This individual will be responsible for assembling and leading a team with expertise spanning molecular biology, cell biology, cell engineering, assay development, screening operations, automation, data analysis, and new technology development.  Responsibilities Design, develop and implement medium and high throughput functional genomic screens in cell lines, primary cells, and reprogrammed stem cell cultures. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto. Head of Functional Genomics Vesalius Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Head of Functional Genomics to lead in the discovery of new therapeutic targets and the development of world-class target discovery platforms, such as CRISPR screening and high-throughput protein interaction assays platform.

Contract - Quality Assurance Specialist, CMC

Company: Vedanta Biosciences

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 23, 2023

The job posting is for a Quality Assurance Specialist in the CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) department of Vedanta Biosciences. The role involves supporting material manufacturing for clinical phase programs, interacting with various departments, preparing and performing QA activities, and maintaining production and quality records. The requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of related work experience, and knowledge of GMP CMC operations, Quality Systems, and GMP regulations.

Senior IP Counsel

Company: BeiGene

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 22, 2023

BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. BeiGene Global Competencies When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. Adaptability - Able to adapt to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and within budget. Computer Skills: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint Other Qualifications: Advanced degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or other chemical sciences required. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Bioinformatics Scientist (Data Science)

Company: Voyager Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 22, 2023

This individual will provide scientific, technical, and leadership expertise to a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing conceptualization, experimentation, data analysis, presentation, and strategic planning. The candidate will lead research and operation efforts at the intersection of AAV engineering, Bioinformatics and Data Science. For more information, visit www.voyagertherapeutics.comBioinformatics Scientist: Voyager Therapeutics is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist with demonstrated expertise and experience in Bioinformatics to join our Bioinformatics & Data Sciences Group. The successful candidate will enjoy working collaboratively with AAV biologists and laboratory scientists, computational biologists, and machine learning engineers on a range of exciting scientific problems and cross-functional research projects.Primary Responsibilities Include: The successful candidate will work effectively with research teams to lead the design and implementation of computational tools and analyses of studies/assays, interpret results, provide a project outlook, communicate findings, and maintain active program timelines.Process, analyze, and interpret data for a wide variety of biological and clinically relevant projects to generate statistically motivated and computationally driven hypotheses. Collaborate closely with experimental scientists to ensure that data is effectively utilized for high level impact. Partner with Bioinformatics and Data Science teams to streamline and standardize the data analysis with workflow management tools (e.g., Nextflow), and scale up the analysis in the cloud environment (AWS).Prototype internal workflows to transition to production pipelines; implement data integrity and code/pipeline review processes.Work directly with the scientists to develop and train on consistent data management procedures around assay execution and data curation Education and skills requirements: MS in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related field and 3+ years of related genomics experience in industry or academia Firm believer in the importance of data management, documentation, scientific reproducibility, and repeatability – FAIR principlesHands on experience with analyzing massively parallel NGS assay data: Amplicon Sequencing, bulk, or single cell RNAseq.Experience with building robust bioinformatics pipelines using workflow execution languages such as Nextflow, CWL or WDLExperience with provisioning and configuring computational and storage resources in a cloud environment such as AWS or GCPExperience with HPC and/or cloud environments and schedulers: Slurm, AWS Batch, AWS FargateExperience with defining and building Docker images in the context of computational biology analysis with R and/or Python scientific toolchainsFamiliarity with the best practices of reproducible research in R or Python ecosystemExperience in applying best practices approaches to the secondary and tertiary analysis of single cell sequencing data in association with the experimental or clinical covariatesNice to have: Experience in analyses of data from long-read sequencing and spatial transcriptomics/genomics technologiesExperience in fetching and integrating data from multiple sources (e.g., Benchling, BaseSpace, S3) and building LIMS-like web-applications or workflowsExperience democratizing data and delivering data products using Posit, Streamlit, Gradio, Dash, or any modern web frameworks. We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who is comfortable multitasking and working independently on various aspects of the platform. The position requires a strong technical background in computational biology and bioinformatics with an emphasis on utilizing and developing novel methods for engineering the next generation of AAV vectors. This platform is fueling alliances with Pfizer Inc., Novartis Pharma AG, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., and Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., as well as multiple programs in Voyager’s own pipeline. Voyager’s pipeline includes wholly owned and collaborative preclinical programs in Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and other diseases of the central nervous system, with a focus on validated targets and biomarkers to enable a path to rapid potential proof-of-biology. Voyager’s TRACER™ AAV capsid discovery platform has generated novel capsids with high target delivery and blood-brain barrier penetration at low doses, potentially addressing the narrow therapeutic window associated with conventional gene therapy delivery vectors. About&8239;Voyager Therapeutics Voyager Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VYGR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to breaking through barriers in gene therapy and neurology. The potential of both disciplines has been constrained by delivery challenges; Voyager is leveraging cutting-edge expertise in capsid discovery and deep neuropharmacology capabilities to address these constraints.

Vesalius : Head of Data Science

Company: Vesalius Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 23, 2023

  You can read more about our mission here. At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. Outstanding quantitative skills and demonstrated statistical intuition.&8239; A strong record of accomplishment in the field, including publications, patents, and presentations.&8239; Direct supervisory experience (5+ years) leading a team of scientists (including PhD-level scientists) and a track record of recruiting, mentoring, and developing top talent.&8239; Outstanding communication, collaboration, networking, and program leadership skills.&8239; Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment as a team player with a strong work ethic. Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency and creativity and focus on deliverables.Team player with a strong work ethic, able to work both independently and collaboratively Continuously learns and adapts quickly to new informationAuthentic, proactively appreciative of different points of view, backgrounds and perspectivesWhat We’ll Offer You: Comprehensive, competitive healthcare (PPO) and dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision coverage through VSP, family leave, three weeks’ paid time off with additional holidays, 401k retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and commuter benefits. A dynamic early-stage work environment and highly interdisciplinary, talented, and collaborative team. Participate in the development and growth of a company with enormous potential impact on human healthProfessional growth opportunities through mentoring, training, immersion in cross-functional projects, and opportunities to learn and try new things. Who We Are:  Vesalius Therapeutics is a Flagship Pioneering platform company with a bold and critical mission to revolutionize drug development for the diseases that cause 90% of global morbidity and mortality.   The company was founded in 2019 in Flagship Labs, Flagship Pioneering’s innovation foundry.  Vesalius is led by CEO Christopher Austin, M.D., Flagship Managing Partner, Doug Cole, M.D., and a leadership team with decades of experience working at some of the most renowned pharma and biotech companies in the industry. Vesalius’s ContinuumDiscovery™ platform harnesses a combination of human clinical data and genetics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and patient-derived experimental models into a uniquely potent discovery engine. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.  Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.  Strong track record of method development and implementation, innovative and creative question posing and solution. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team.  Where appropriate, develop and implement new statistical methods to achieve key goals.&8239; Roll out an experimental design and statistical testing framework across functions&8239; Be a strong voice in the development and implementation of our target discovery platform&8239; Assemble and lead a team of skilled scientists to execute this mission, and collaborate across our diverse group of scientific disciplines to develop new ideas&8239; Requirements PhD in statistical genetics, computational biology or equivalent field, and 8-10 years of relevant experience in an industry or academic setting. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. The candidate should be a skilled leader, innovative, and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.&8239;Responsibilities  Lead the assessment and implementation of analytical methods to aid target discovery.

Supply Chain Associate

Company: Vor Bio

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 30, 2023

All applicants will be considered for employment agnostic to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Please visit our website at https://www.vorbio.com/ for more information. We value work life balance, you'll benefit from discretionary time off, parental leave, and an excellent 401(k) package. We are conveniently located in Cambridge with easy access to public transportation and ample parking.As an equal opportunity employer, we at Vor Bio know that diversity inspires innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity. without assistance while following proper safety lifting techniques.Ability to be on call on a rotating basis.By becoming a team member here at Vor, you’ll have access to competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, and short term and long-term disability insurance. We invite you to come as you are. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and a strong team player.Key areas of responsibilities:Perform material receipts, storage, cycle counting and distribution activities for cGMP warehouse.Receive and store materials per cGMP guidance & applicable procedures and ensure accurate inventory is maintained and inventory discrepancies are communicated.Perform and document daily warehouse operation and maintenance including cleaning and ensure all warehouse storage areas are inspection and audit ready.Ensure timely receipt, storage, stocking, picking, issuing, and shipping of materials.Perform shipments and ensure materials are shipped and received in correct temperature conditions and are handled appropriately along with their required documentations.Safely operate all equipment and respond to alarms for the on-call program.Support day-to-day activities that are related to the maintenance of office administration.Ensure compliance and execution against all SOPs related to GMP warehouse operations.Skills and requirements:High School Diploma or GED required. We also offer a generous transportation stipend to commute as you wish. This process potentially broadens the therapeutic window and improves the utility of complementary targeted therapies.What we value in our fellow VoraciansPassion: Enthusiastically driving our science toward innovative medicinesFellowship: Fostering genuine bonds of collaboration and mentorshipHumility: Acting selflessly by putting the collective mission first Who we are looking for:Vor Bio is seeking a Supply Chain Associate who will be responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing, storing, and shipping inventory according to GMP processes. (Associate Degree or higher education preferred)Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.Experience with WMS or ERP system preferred.Experience working in a biotech/pharmaceutical GMP regulated manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.Proven verbal and written communication skill and ability to interact effectively with other departments and management.Ability to stand walk for long periods of timeAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends or holidays as needed.Ability to lift 40lbs. Unfortunately, both diseased and healthy cells often express the same proteins, resulting in collateral damage to healthy cells.At Vor Bio, we engineer hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to lack a biologically redundant target protein, then transplant these cells into the patient.These eHSCs give rise to generations of new healthy blood cells that are effectively invisible to targeted therapies.

Analytics Engineer

Company: Insurify

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 30, 2023

Insurify, a fast-growing MIT FinTech startup, is seeking a data-driven individual to build scalable data pipelines, improve customer acquisition algorithms, and lead data best practices. The role offers a competitive compensation package, generous stock options, and a dynamic work environment. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to insurance comparison, purchase, and management, and is committed to fostering a strong team culture.

Backend Data Engineer

Company: Sense

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 25, 2023

Sense is a fast-growing greentech scale-up that builds smart home monitoring systems to help people save money and combat climate change. They're looking for talented self-starters to join their team and help build a cleaner, more resilient future.

Senior/Principal Research Associate (Histology)

Company: Voyager Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 23, 2023

Voyager Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on gene therapy and neurology, leveraging cutting-edge expertise in capsid discovery and deep neuropharmacology. The company's TRACER AAV capsid discovery platform has generated novel capsids with high target delivery and blood-brain barrier penetration. Voyager's pipeline includes preclinical programs in Alzheimer's disease, ALS, Parkinson's disease, and other CNS diseases. The company is seeking a Senior/Principal Research Associate, Histology to contribute to drug discovery research.

Senior Community Manager

Company: Bell Partners Inc

Location: Cambridge

Posted Aug 27, 2023

BPI's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Lead, direct, and control all facets of community to ensure quality services and a high degree of customer satisfaction by to Bell Apartment Living standards and policies, while working within budgetary guidelinesRecruit, hire, manage and provide performance feedback to employees on all assigned properties to ensure community performance and adequate staffing. Motivate associates through recognition programs, training, and team buildingTrain staff members on proper leasing techniques and resident serviceConduct regular performance appraisals and address any associate concerns or employee relations issues for all assigned properties. Bell Partners, https://bellpartnersinc.com/overview/a national leader in multi-family housing, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Bell Partners Inc. unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law. It is BPI's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. BPI also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Maintain complete and accurate associate files and a high level of associate satisfaction, as measured by periodic surveysConduct weekly meetings with leasing and maintenance staff at assigned propertyDevelop and administer budgets for propertyEvaluate unit prices in accordance with the market and budgeted goals for propertyDevelop an annual marketing plan and conduct marketing reviews on a monthly basis for propertyObtain bids for all contract services and oversee routine capital projects for propertyEnsure that the onsite staff provides the highest level of service to residents on propertyResponsible for 35% of leasing activities on propertyRegular attendance and punctuality Additional Functions and Responsibilities: Additional duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated excellence in multifamily leadership and team managementStrong marketing skills requiredStrong working knowledge of MS Office Suite to include MS ExcelYardi & OneSite knowledge strongly preferredMust demonstrate support of Bell Core ValuesMust demonstrate ability to provide exceptional customer serviceMust demonstrate ability to successfully work on a teamMust be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writingMust be able to understand directives both orally and in writingMust have superior interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful; mature, flexibleMust present a professional imageMust be resourceful and well organized Education and Background: BA/BS in business, sales or related field, relevant experience or a combination3+ years' experience in a property management role required LI-RM1 Bell Partners, Inc. ("BPI" or the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Senior Community Manager leads and motivates community staff members to provide service to residents and maintain a high level of resident satisfaction. This position is responsible for leading and directing all community operations.

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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