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.

2025 University Recruiting - Discovery Chemistry, Process Research, and Chemical Biology Co-op

Company: Merck

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The Future Talent Program offers co-op positions in the Research & Development Division, lasting up to 6 months. These roles involve projects in Discovery and Process Research Departments across multiple locations. Candidates should have a passion for scientific research, strong academic performance, and communication skills. They will work on cross-functional teams in state-of-the-art science laboratories, focusing on drug discovery and development. The program provides opportunities in organic synthesis, bio- and chemocatalysis, laboratory automation, and data science. Candidates must be currently enrolled students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's/Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Biology, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and basic laboratory skills.

Engineer I - Hybrid (Calls)

Company: EverQuote

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

EverQuote is hiring a Senior Software Engineer II to join their team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves contributing to the Calls Engineering team, developing robust services, defining system architecture, and collaborating with product and design to create positive user experiences. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in server-side languages, microservice architecture, and understanding of Docker and Kubernetes. They should be passionate about non-functionals, have strong problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The role requires being onsite in the Cambridge office 2 days a week.

Business Expert

Company: Apple

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The Business Expert role at the Apple Store involves collaborating with businesses to introduce Apple solutions, technology, and services. This role requires knowledge of business technology needs, comfort with phone interactions, and the ability to facilitate business experiences through in-store events. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of business sales experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility with their schedule. Apple offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement. The role might also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.

Technical Product Manager - Search, Summary, and Insight (On-site)

Company: Merck

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 16, 2024

The Search, Summarize, and Insights Technical Product Manager will lead the development of NLP and Generative AI workflows for knowledge management and insight generation from unstructured data, focusing on drug discovery, development, and delivery. The role involves partnering with technical leads, ensuring software product reuse and innovation, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Preferred skills include product management, agile software development, technical software development, ML/LLM Ops, data engineering, and NLP/Generative AI knowledge.

Software Engineer, Weather Team

Company: Apple

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Apple's Weather Forecasting team is recruiting a Software Engineer with machine learning expertise to enhance their weather forecasting systems. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable software systems, developing innovative forecasting models, collaborating with meteorologists and software engineers, optimizing data processing pipelines, and contributing to software architecture. The ideal candidate should have exceptional software engineering skills, a strong understanding of machine learning principles, and a proven track record of building scalable, data-driven solutions.

Cyber Capabilities Developer (Eligible for 20K sign-on bonus)

Company: RTX

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

RTX BBN Technologies is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Capability Developer for an on-site position at their Cambridge, MA headquarters. The ideal candidate will develop exploits, implants, and payloads to deter and defeat adversaries. The role involves reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and software development. Qualifications include a degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and an active Secret security clearance. Preferred qualifications include expertise in programming languages like C/C++ or Python, assembly language, vulnerability research, and reverse engineering tools. The company offers a competitive salary range of $77,000 - $163,000, along with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Human Factors Engineer

Company: MORSE Corp

Location: Cambridge

Posted Oct 16, 2024

MORSE is a company that solves hard problems to field innovative technology to customers in the US Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. They are looking for a Human Factors Engineer to work on Human Machine Test and Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence systems.

Sr Director, Customer Data & Insights (CD&I), Neuropsychiatry

Company: Biogen

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The Sr Director, Insights and Analytics Lead, will support Biogen's Neuropsychiatry franchise by providing data-driven decisions and actionable insights. This role involves leading the relationship with the Franchise Leadership Team, driving insights agenda, delivering high-quality ad hoc analyses, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have high analytical skills, strategic thinking, excellent communication, and executive presence. Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in life sciences or consulting is required, along with a solid understanding of commercial business and industry datasets.

Intern, Information Technology

Company: Biogen

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Biogen is offering a 12-week internship in Information Technology from June to August 2025. The internship provides exposure to various projects such as Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology IT Analytics, Intelligent Business Process Automation, Information Security Computer Incident Response, and Advanced Analytics. The ideal candidate should have a passion for technology, interest in data-driven approaches, and experience in programming, systems integration, cloud technology, data analysis, business analysis, systems management, and cybersecurity. The internship may lead to a full-time role in Biogen's IT department. Biogen values diversity and inclusion, and all qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination.

Security Architect (Lowell, MA)

Company: IBM

Location: US Cambridge

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The job posting is for a Security Architect position at IBM, where you will be part of a team that transforms customer challenges into solutions. The role involves developing a complete understanding of webMethods products and technology, aligning organizational security strategy with overall business strategy, and identifying and mitigating security threats.

Staff Pharmacist FT

Company: CVS Health

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

CVS Health is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to join their team. The role involves delivering enhanced human-centric health care, emphasizing patient safety, pharmacy professional practice, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, customer service, personnel management, inventory management, and financial profitability. The pharmacist will lead with heart, displaying empathy and compassion for patients, customers, caregivers, and colleagues. They will motivate and develop their pharmacy support staff, identify business opportunities, and implement solutions to drive growth and improve performance. The ideal candidate will have an active pharmacy license, immunization certification, and no pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substances. A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. degree is preferred. The pay range is $60.00 - $73.00, and the company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

System Administrator Co-Op - Spring 2025

Company: RTX

Location: Cambridge, MA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

RTX BBN Technologies in Cambridge, MA is seeking a full-time Information Technologies Undergraduate Intern for Spring 2025. The role involves supporting IT staff in administration of equipment, including core network infrastructure, phone systems, lab setups, server installs and configuration, scripting, automation, and VM management. The intern will work independently and alongside the full-time team, installing and configuring server hardware and networking equipment. They will also collaborate with engineering staff, external vendors, and collaborators to solve complex problems. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related field, U.S. Person status, and analytical problem-solving skills. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Windows 10 administration, PC hardware repair, additional operating systems, scripting, and basic IT infrastructure services.

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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