Tech Jobs in Somerville
Somerville’s tech market thrives on its proximity to Boston’s research universities, vibrant startup ecosystem, and dense network of coworking spaces. The city’s strategic location in the Greater Boston area attracts talent and investors alike, creating a high‑density talent pool that fuels rapid hiring cycles.
Local companies range from global leaders—Google, Amazon, ServiceNow, Arcadia, Boston Dynamics—to high‑growth fintechs like DraftKings and Wayfair, as well as health‑tech innovators such as Tempus. The area also hosts a growing number of AI research labs and data‑science startups, giving tech professionals a diverse spectrum of opportunities.
While Somerville’s median rent tops $2,800/month and the cost of living index is 28% above the national average, transparent salary listings enable candidates to benchmark offers against regional pay scales, ensuring they secure compensation that matches living expenses and career expectations.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Company: Formlabs
Location: Somerville
Posted Jul 15, 2024
Join Formlabs as a Principal Mechanical Engineer to design and create innovative 3D printing tools, leading a team of engineers and working on complex subsystems, with benefits including equity program, comprehensive healthcare, and flexible work arrangements.
Fiber Optic Specialist- Second Shift
Company: Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Location: Somerville
Posted Aug 11, 2024
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is a company that aims to develop commercial fusion energy. They collaborate with MIT and have a team of experts in fusion science and manufacturing. The company is looking for a Fiber Optic Applications Technician to assist in the development of splicing and routing techniques for fiber optics.
Senior Scientist II, Computational Biology
Company: Generate:Biomedicines
Location: Somerville
Posted Aug 10, 2024
GenerateBiomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company that uses machine learning and biological engineering to create breakthrough medicines. The company is seeking a creative and ambitious Computational Biologist to join their team.
Fiber Optic Specialist
Company: Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Location: Somerville
Posted Aug 11, 2024
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is a company that aims to develop commercial fusion energy. They are collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research and new technology to create compact fusion power plants. The company is looking for dedicated people to join their team to help achieve their mission of deploying these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals.
Linguistics Data Engineer
Company: Babel Street
Location: Somerville
Posted Jul 26, 2024
Babel Street is a technology company that provides advanced AI and data analytics solutions for identity intelligence and risk operations. They empower government and commercial organizations to transform their high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and has offices in several countries. The job posting is for a role in natural language processing and text analytics, requiring strong scripting abilities, data cleaning, and annotation skills.
Equipment Engineer
Company: Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Location: Somerville
Posted Jul 15, 2024
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking an Equipment Engineer to join their manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on manufacturing equipment, and strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control.
Account Executive
Company: Topsort
Location: Somerville
Posted Jul 13, 2024
Topsort is a company that is reshaping the ecommerce landscape with its cutting-edge growth media infrastructure and tools. The company is looking for a sales representative to sell its retail media infrastructure and new product lines, and to work with the sales and product team to achieve sales quotas. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or MBA, 3+ years of experience in sales or a background in consulting or product management, and a proven track record of exceeding quota in a customer-facing role. The company values teamwork, direct and speedy communication, and constant improvement, and offers a range of benefits including employee stock options, 401k, dental, medical, and vision insurance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Data Engineer II, ML Ops
Company: Generate:Biomedicines
Location: Somerville
Posted Jul 15, 2024
GenerateBiomedicines is a therapeutics company that uses machine learning and biological engineering to create breakthrough medicines. They are seeking a data engineer to help build a cutting-edge data platform to empower machine learning research.
Senior Scientist, Machine Learning
Company: Generate:Biomedicines
Location: Somerville
Posted Aug 12, 2024
GenerateBiomedicines is a new kind of therapeutics company that uses machine learning and biological engineering to create breakthrough medicines. The company is seeking creative and motivated Machine Learning Scientists to develop generative models and algorithms for designing and reasoning about the sequences, structures, and functions of proteins.
Hardware Test Engineering Intern (Fall 2024)
Company: Formlabs
Location: Somerville
Posted Jul 15, 2024
Formlabs is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Intern to develop, execute, and manage system, subsystem, and component level validation test plans to ensure products meet design and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with complex electromechanical systems, developing full system test plans, and testing a wide range of sensors, actuators, and mechanical components.
IT Engineer
Company: Tulip
Location: Somerville
Posted Jul 13, 2024
Tulip is seeking an IT Engineer to manage its IT infrastructure and support its team of 300 employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT engineering, experience with cloud computing platforms, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Formlabs
Location: Somerville
Posted Aug 12, 2024
Formlabs is looking for a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The job involves improving existing manufacturing lines, establishing quality checks, and working with contract manufacturers. The company offers a range of benefits, including equity, healthcare, and paid time off.