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.

Data Engineer I

Company: GSK

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 15, 2024

The text describes the purpose and structure of Onyx Research Data Tech, a GSK organization that brings together data analysis, power, and exploration at scale. It partners with scientists to define and understand their challenges, developing tailored solutions. The goal is to provide scientists with the right data and insights for medical discovery. Onyx is a full-stack shop with data engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, metadata, knowledge platforms, AI/ML, and analysis platforms. It aims to build a next-generation metadata and automation-driven data experience for GSK's scientists, engineers, and decision-makers, increasing productivity and reducing data mechanics time. The text also mentions data engineering responsibilities, such as designing, delivering, supporting, and maintaining industrialized automated end-to-end data services and pipelines. A Data Engineer I role is described, with responsibilities including building modular code, libraries, services, and adhering to best practices and QMS frameworks. The text also provides qualifications and preferred qualifications for the role, as well as benefits and why to join GSK.

Head of Open Source Software Consulting Team (Remote/Anywhere)

Company: Collabora

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 14, 2024

The role involves strategic planning, project allocation, maintaining a suitable pool of Open Source Software consultants, recruitment, and leading the People team. The goal is to create a high-performing team, support the growth of team members, and maintain a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Platform Architect - Hybrid Cloud/AWS/GenAI

Company: Takeda

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 12, 2024

This job description outlines the role of a Cloud Platform Architect at Takeda, focusing on designing and developing cloud platform applications, contributing to the company's cloud strategy, and leading continuous improvement of cloud capabilities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, 5+ years of experience in multiple IT disciplines, and strong knowledge of hybrid cloud security principles. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a salary range of $108,500 - $170,500 and various employee benefits.

Senior Manager, Disclosures and Transparency

Company: Sarepta Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 15, 2024

The text is about Sarepta Therapeutics, a company at the forefront of genetic medicine, with a focus on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and limbgirdle muscular dystrophies. They have over 40 programs in various stages of development in gene therapy, RNA, and gene editing. The company values work-life balance, offering benefits like physical and emotional wellness, financial wellness, support for caregivers, and more. The text also mentions a role for a disclosure and transparency manager, which involves managing disclosure and transparency activities, supporting clinical trial disclosure and transparency strategy, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Research Associate

Company: Evonik

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 12, 2024

The text describes a job posting for a position in LNP development at Evonik. The role requires 2+ years of relevant industry experience, a strong background in RNA therapeutics, and education in related disciplines such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemistry. The position involves supporting laboratory activities, performing and evaluating laboratory experiments, maintaining inventory, and coordinating equipment calibration and maintenance. The company offers attractive career paths, high-quality development programs, performance-based remuneration, and occupational health benefits. The job posting encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

People Operations Coordinator

Company: Pickle Robot Company

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 16, 2024

The role of a People Operations Coordinator at Pickle Robot involves handling recruiting coordination activities, onboarding, and special projects. The ideal candidate is experienced in HR operations, has a strong grasp of compliance tasks, and possesses excellent communication skills. The company offers best-in-class benefits and a creative problem-solving environment.

Sr. Administrative Assistant, Research

Company: Moderna

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 11, 2024

The Role at Moderna is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide critical support to senior leaders within the Research department. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience, a degree (not required but desired), and be able to take initiative, manage multiple projects, and work flexibly. The position is site-based and not eligible for remote work. Moderna offers a comprehensive benefits package, including high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts and lifestyle spending accounts. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and nondiscrimination.

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Trip Processing)

Company: Cambridge Mobile Telematics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 16, 2024

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is a global telematics service provider with a mission to make roads and drivers safer. They offer an AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, that gathers sensor data from various IoT devices to create a unified view of vehicle and driver behavior. Their platform is used by auto insurers, automakers, commercial mobility companies, and the public sector for risk assessment, safety claims, and driver improvement programs. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to collaborate on delivering technical solutions and maintaining high software quality standards.

Staff Platform Engineer

Company: Altos Labs

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 11, 2024

Altos Labs is seeking a experienced platform software engineer to drive the design, development, and maintenance of the Altos cloud platform. The role involves working closely with software engineers, researchers, and IT teams to build and support scalable, reliable, secure, and efficient systems for conducting cutting-edge research. The candidate should have a BS in Computer Science or a related quantitative field, experience in cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, or system-focused platform software engineering, and deep experience in architecting and operating cloud solutions on AWS. The role also requires experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, containerization technologies, and building tools in Python, Ruby, Bash, or other technologies typically used for system orchestration. Altos Labs is a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence that values inclusion and belonging, and currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Marketing Advisor

Company: Compass

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 14, 2024

Compass is seeking a Marketing Advisor to shape all of their agents' marketing and branding projects. The role is 100% in-office in Cambridge, MA. The advisor will support execution of marketing initiatives, project manage custom agent marketing needs, develop marketing strategies, act as a subject matter expert, and provide surprise and delight experiences for agents. Compass offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

VP, Head of Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance

Company: Bicycle Therapeutics

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 13, 2024

Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel Bicycle molecules for underserved therapeutic areas. The company is evaluating several drugs in clinical trials and has a strong leadership team. The VP Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance is responsible for leading the safety and pharmacovigilance strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Software Engineering Project Manager

Company: Pickle Robot Company

Location: Cambridge

Posted Dec 16, 2024

The role of Software Engineering Project Manager at Pickle Robot Company involves collaborating with the software development team, adopting Agile development processes, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. The candidate will work on project planning, risk management, cross-functional alignment, and reporting. The company, Pickle Robot, is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications, focusing on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics.

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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