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.
Test Automation Engineer
Company: Lightcast Discovery
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 31, 2024
Lightcast is a lifescience startup seeking a test automation engineer to join their growing software and integration team. The role involves testing embedded and desktop software, manual testing, and using production-like hardware for representative test scripts. The engineer will help shape the automated test approach for a complex product, cover multiple technologies and test techniques, and collaborate with other disciplines to improve quality and testability. The technology includes novel hardware control, machine learning, complex image analysis, and rich visualization applications. The development is Agile with frequent releases and a focus on technical excellence. The role requires identifying testing requirements, designing new frameworks, and contributing the test perspective within meetings.
Payer Account Management & Trade Lead
Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 31, 2024
Intellia is seeking an experienced Payer Account Management and Trade Sr Dir to lead efforts in building capabilities for the upcoming launch of a groundbreaking gene-editing therapy. The role involves establishing payer partnerships, creating a robust distribution strategy, and optimizing access channels to ensure the therapy reaches patients in need. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated account management and trade strategy to support the successful launch of the gene-editing therapy.
Design Operator (DesignOps)
Company: Takeda
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 26, 2024
Takeda is seeking a design operations professional to lead design operations, support design workshops, and improve the clarity of product roadmaps. The role requires 5+ years of design experience, 3+ years of design ops experience, and a bachelor's degree in design or a related field. The successful candidate will be humancentered, advocate for the end-user, and create clarity by visualizing complex ideas into understandable concepts.
Manual Software Test Engineer
Company: Lightcast Discovery
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 31, 2024
The job posting is for a manual software tester position at Lightcast, a lifescience startup developing a unique platform for massively parallel processing of single cell assay operations. The role involves testing both embedded hardware and desktop software, analyzing work items, executing scripted and exploratory tests, and covering multiple technologies and test techniques. The company offers a generous benefits package and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Head of Enterprise Data Access Management and Privacy Classification
Company: Takeda
Location: Cambridge
Posted Jan 08, 2025
Takeda is seeking a Head of Enterprise Data Access Management and Privacy Classification. This global leadership role involves transitioning the organization's data access model to a fine-grained, domain-specific approach while ensuring strict adherence to data privacy, security, and audit requirements. The role is accountable for leading all data access and privacy classification enterprise programs, technologies, platforms, and DevOps teams. Key responsibilities include strategizing and developing innovative platforms to strengthen Takeda's data classification and fine-grained data access management, leading global data access management, data privacy classification, data anonymization, and data audit initiatives, and building a data access management roadmap to support new capabilities like AI. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, 10+ years of relevant experience, and in-depth experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Senior Quality Engineer- CAPA Expert
Company: Philips
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 28, 2024
This job description outlines the role of a Senior Quality Engineer with a focus on CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) activities. The role involves critically reviewing CAPAs, facilitating investigations, updating business processes, and managing CAPA activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, 5+ years of practical experience in CAPA, and knowledge of global regulations and standards. The position is an office-based role with on-site and field requirements. The pay range for this position in Cambridge is $89,000 to $127,000 annually.
Lead Service Support Representative - Cambridge, MA
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Cambridge, MA
Posted Jan 12, 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cambridge, MA seeks a Lead representative for coordinating lab equipment service, managing work orders, and ensuring client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met. The role involves hosting service technicians, maintaining organization, and supporting account strategy to achieve annual operating plan goals. Key responsibilities include data collection, compliance adherence, and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have 1+ years of relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.
Product Development Engineer
Company: Kytopen
Location: Cambridge
Posted Jan 10, 2025
Kytopen is a company that is revolutionizing cell engineering for next-generation cell therapies, aiming to broaden access to advanced living medicines. They utilize their patent-pending continuous Flowfect® nonviral transfection platform, which is a rapid, scalable, and gentle process that produces billions of high-quality engineered cells in minutes while preserving cell health and function. Kytopen is seeking passionate, pioneering individuals to join their mission to deliver this transformative technology. The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for executing various product development engineering efforts for Kytopen, including the development and iteration of consumables. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of industry experience developing commercial products, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience working in a regulated environment. The role involves identifying critical customer requirements, designing and building solutions, managing relationships with external partners, and ensuring design excellence and technical excellence throughout engineering efforts.
Logistics Operative (M/F/D)
Company: Avantor
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 30, 2024
The job posting is for a Logistics Operative position at Avantor's new facility in Cambridge. The role involves providing critical logistics support to customers, managing operational support, and ensuring service delivery is met. The team is close-knit and responsible for the fulfilment of technical logistics services for big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories. The role requires working in a logistics environment, partnering with internal and external teams, and having excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
System Administrator (Max $45/hr W2)
Company: Lenmar Consulting Inc
Location: Cambridge
Posted Jan 03, 2025
The job description outlines a Systems or Network Administration role with a focus on Windows and Linux operating systems, networking, and troubleshooting. The role involves managing on-premises VMware and cloud AWS environments, infrastructure services, backups, and disaster recovery. The candidate will also be responsible for endpoint dependencies, security certificates, and technical documentation. Participation in testing and implementation of new servers and software applications, as well as mentoring in the IT department's CoOp program, is also required. The role involves a rotational on-call support for 24/7 global applications.
Senior Manager, Commercial Diagnostics & Bioinformatics
Company: Sarepta Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 28, 2024
Sarepta Therapeutics is a leading company in the field of genetic medicine, with a focus on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies. They are developing various gene therapy, RNA, and gene editing programs. The company values work-life balance, offers comprehensive benefits, and encourages collaboration and innovation. They are looking for a Senior Manager Commercial Diagnostics and Bioinformatics to drive their strategic vision and objectives in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases.
Lab Manager
Company: LabCentral
Location: Cambridge
Posted Dec 29, 2024
LabCentral is hiring a Manager of Lab Operations to join their team in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The role involves managing a team, having experience in biotechnology wet labs, and leading the Lab Operations Team. The Manager will also foster relationships with residents, coordinate lab space transitions, and manage budgets for laboratory operations. The desired qualifications include 5+ years of experience in a biotechnology wet lab, practical experience with cell culture techniques, and experience with bioanalytical instruments. The work environment is fully on-site with scheduled off-hours availability. LabCentral offers comprehensive benefits, a stipend for continuing education and training, and a fantastic work environment.