Tech Jobs in Somerville

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Somerville has become a magnet for technology talent, thanks to its close proximity to Boston’s global innovation corridor and its thriving startup ecosystem. The city’s walkable streets, vibrant Davis Square, and a growing number of co‑working spaces create a collaborative environment where ideas turn into products at breakneck speed.

Tech firms in Somerville range from established giants—Microsoft, Google, and Boston Scientific—to fast‑growing fintech and biotech startups like Ginkgo Bioworks, HubSpot, and Medtronic. Cybersecurity vendors such as Cylance, AI research labs, and software delivery platforms thrive in the neighborhood of Somerville Heights and Union Square, offering roles in data science, cloud architecture, and product engineering.

While Somerville’s median rent sits around $2,500 a month—slightly lower than Boston’s—living costs remain high relative to many other U.S. cities. Transparent salary data lets you compare offers against local living expenses, ensuring you can maintain a comfortable standard of living and plan for future growth.

Marketing Communications Manager

Company: SmartBear

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 20, 2024

SmartBear is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to lead corporate messaging, content development, and PR efforts. The role involves crafting compelling narratives, overseeing content creation, contributing to PR strategy, and managing a team. SmartBear values brand storytelling, customer-centricity, and diversity. The company offers career growth, investment in employee success, and a commitment to ethical practices and social responsibility.

Operational Excellence Lead

Company: Formlabs

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><span>To reinvent an industry you have to build the best team<span><strong> Join Formlabs<strong><span> if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer engineer researcher and artist in the world<span><p> <p><span>We are looking for an analytical thinker with a history of delivering results to tackle an array of programs As an Operations Excellence Lead you will work at the cross section of business operations and systems You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain Customer Fulfillment Planning Manufacturing Engineering Facilities and Workplace This role requires participating in the strategic design of our Global Operations establishing best practices and leading critical continuous improvement opportunities<span><p> <p><span>If you are a highlymotivated individual who can quickly understand new problems develop solutions and make an impact we want you as our <span><strong>Operational Excellence Lead<strong><span> <span><p> <p><strong> The Job<strong><p> <ul><li><span>Take on critical strategic studies such as supply chain risks facilities locations and growth blockers <span><li> <li><span>Liaise with crossfunctional stakeholders developing strategic partnerships to cultivate trust and share knowledge within and beyond the team Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions eg capital spend risk budget variance or accruals <span><li> <li><span>Manage multiple programs or initiatives at the same time with meticulous organization and prioritization<span><li> <li><span>Identify and take action on opportunities related to processes tools and partnerships with a focus on process streamlining reporting and dashboards cost management and procurement<span><li> <li><span>Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes tools and partnerships with a focus on process streamlining cost management reporting and dashboards<span><li> <li><span>Develop technology roadmaps that addresses the Global Operations needs now and in the future <span><li> <li><span>Evaluate technologies that can improve customer outcomes and efficiencies<span><li> <li><span>Be a thought leader and an advisor to the Chief Operating Officer to drive efficiencies and exceed targets<span><li> <ul><p><strong>You<strong><p> <ul><li><span>Take initiative to drive core business outcomes<span><li> <li><span>Proven history of leadership through influence and collaboration at all organizational levels<span><li> <li><span>A handson people leader who can inspire and drive a team to get things done<span><li> <li><span>Communication Excel at organization and communication and working crossfunctionally present to csuite and work 11 with individual contributors<span><li> <li><span>Effectively cope with change ability to act without having the total picture<span><li> <li><span>Experience developing and managing budgets including capital budget justification with strong financial contract management strategic planning and quantitative analysis skills<span><li> <li><span>Technical aptitude and demonstrated capability of working in technical programs <span><li> <li><span>Analysis with large data<span><li> <ul><p><strong>Bonus Skills <strong><p> <ul><li><span>Consulting or Product Management experience <span><li> <li><span>Experience at a fastgrowing company<span><li> <li><span>Global experience in supply chain and operations management<span><li> <ul><p><strong>Our Perks amp Benefits<strong><p> <ul><li><span>Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs<span><li> <li><span>Comprehensive healthcare coverage Medical Dental Vision<span><li> <li><span>Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors <span><li> <li><span>Generous paid Parental Leave up to 16 weeks<span><li> <li><span>Tenurebased paid Sabbatical Leave up to 6 weeks<span><li> <li><span>Flexible Out of Office Plan Take time when you need it<span><li> <li><span>Ample onsite parking amp pretax commuter benefits<span><li> <li><span>Healthy onsite lunches snacks beverages amp treats<span><li> <li><span>Regular sponsored professional development opportunities<span><li> <li><span>Many optin culture events across our diverse community<span><li> <li><span>And of course unlimited 3D prints<span><li> <ul><p><em>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status <em><p> <p><strong>Even if you dont check every box but see yourself contributing please apply<strong> Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing<p>

Quality Control Inspector - Second Shift

Company: Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for the SPARC project. The role involves conducting dimensional inspections, preparing detailed inspection reports, and supporting ISO 9001:2015 activities. The ideal candidate should have GD&T Training, 5+ years of experience in advanced mechanical inspections, and proficiency in ASME Y14.5. Additional preferred qualifications include experience in Aerospace or Automotive Industry, Zeiss Calypso programming, and Polyworks. CFS is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

UI Lead Engineer - Build Group

Company: Tulip

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 17, 2024

<p>Tulip the leader in frontline operations is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps leading to higher quality work improved efficiency and endtoend traceability across operations Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulips cloudnative nocode platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations errorproofing processes and boosting productivity capturing and analyzing realtime data and continuous improvement<p> <p>A spinoff out of MIT Tulip is headquartered in Somerville MA with offices in Germany and Hungary Focused on composable humancentric solutions for industrial environments Tulip is disrupting the MES category and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator Tulip has also been named one of Energages Top Workplaces USA and one of Built In Bostons Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work for 2024 <p> <p>While the Build Group is responsible for Tulips locode nocode ecosystem including application construction publishing and the runtime environment the impact of your work will be apparent across the user experience of the entirety of the Tulip Platform You will steer our crossfunctional frontend guild that is collectively responsible for developing and managing our component library Your individual contributor work will focus on highly complex user experience challenges for example in Tulips integrated developer environment tool the App Editor<p> <p><strong>This is a hybrid role based out of our Somerville MA office<strong><p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>About You<strong><p> <ul><li>You love a good challenge and learning new things <li> <li>You love building new interfaces that push the product forward and delight users <li> <li>Youre able to own a core part of the product and juggle the different requirements that come along with it <li> <li>You are comfortable moving around a large technology stack to understand how those features work and contribute to different parts of the platform<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>What skills do I need <strong><p> <ul><li>7+ years of experience in software development<li> <li>You love working on user interfaces and have full stack development experience<li> <li>You have prior experience building and delivering rich interactive user interfaces for SaaS platforms<li> <li>You have understanding and previous experience of developing a component library to be used by multiple product development teams<li> <li>You have experience in a variety of software design patterns such as BFF that are relevant to frontend development<li> <li>We dont require experience with any specific technologies but we currently use React TypeScript Redux NodeJS Golang Elixir Electron MongoDB Postgres<li> <li>Prior experience with RESTful APIs over microservice architecture<li> <li>Prior experience working with WebAssembly and sandboxed environments is a bonus<li> <li>Working well both as an individual and as part of a team<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Producing clean efficient code based on specifications<li> <li>Testing and deploying programs and systems<li> <li>Effective communication with other team members<li> <li>Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts<li> <li>Integrate software components and thirdparty programs<li> <li>Troubleshoot debug and upgrade existing software<li> <li>Gather and evaluate user feedback<li> <li>Recommend and execute improvements<li> <li>Create technical documentation for reference and reporting<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Key Collaborators<strong><p> <ul><li>Engineering<li> <li>Product Design<li> <li>Product Management <li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><strong>Working At Tulip<strong><p> <p><em>We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome Even if you dont match every requirement applying gives you the opportunity to be considered <em><p> <p>Were building a strong diverse team that values hard work families and personal wellbeing Benefits of working with us include<p> <ul><li>Direct impact on product and culture<li> <li>Company equity<li> <li>Competitive benefits package including Health Dental Vision Shortterm Disability Longterm Disability Life Insurance ADampD Insurance Flexible Spending Account FSA Commuter Benefits Parental Leave and 401K<li> <li>Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy<li> <li>Virtual company events and happy hours<li> <li>Fitness subsidies<li> <ul><p>We are an equal opportunity employer At Tulip we celebrate all Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations<p>

Recruiter

Company: Tulip

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 18, 2024

Tulip, a tech company specializing in frontline operations, is seeking a recruiting professional with 4-6+ years of experience in tech or fast-growing startups. The ideal candidate should have deep experience in recruiting go-to-market roles for enterprise software, some experience in technical roles, and international recruiting experience. The role involves partnering with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle. Tulip offers a competitive benefits package, flexible work schedule, and unlimited vacation. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Engineering Leader

Company: Formlabs

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 17, 2024

Formlabs, a rapidly growing company, is seeking engineering leaders for various disciplines. They value product-driven thinkers with leadership experience in product development, team management, complex project management, and technical depth. The company offers robust benefits including equity program, comprehensive healthcare, 401K, parental and sabbatical leave, flexible work plan, on-site parking, healthy lunches, professional development, and culture events. Formlabs is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusivity.

Network and Systems Administrator

Company: SmartBear

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 16, 2024

SmartBear is seeking a Network & System Administrator for their Somerville Office. The role involves maintaining a reliable, secure, and scalable global infrastructure. Responsibilities include third-level support, managing servers, SaaS applications, networking, and IT services, assisting with project implementations, and ensuring high reliability and performance. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in System Administration, strong technical skills, and understanding of core network technologies. The role is hybrid, and the candidate should be local to Somerville, MA.

Director of Software Product Management

Company: Formlabs

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Formlabs is seeking a Director of Software Product Management to lead their software team and shape the user experience of their products. The role involves managing the full product life cycle, impacting decision making, understanding user needs, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have a computer science or embedded engineering background, at least 5 years of product management experience, and the ability to lead a team of 5+ direct reports. The company offers robust benefits including equity, comprehensive healthcare, and flexible work arrangements.

R&D Engineering Intern (Summer 2024)

Company: Formlabs

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 19, 2024

Formlabs is seeking an R&D Engineering Intern for a full-time summer 2024 position in Somerville, MA. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical, systems, or software engineering, and a passion for hacking and DIY projects. The role involves designing, building, and innovating new 3D printing techniques, working across teams to implement improvements, and evaluating printer performance. The company values diversity and offers internship perks such as social events, networking opportunities, and unlimited 3D printing.

Senior Account Executive

Company: Tulip

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Tulip, a SaaS company specializing in frontline operations, is seeking a seasoned sales professional with 5+ years of experience in fast-paced environments, preferably in SaaS and/or manufacturing sales. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of quota attainment, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. Key responsibilities include managing the entire sales process, articulating solution value, and developing relationships with mid-market and enterprise organizations. The role is based in Somerville, MA, with a hybrid work environment requiring 3+ days in the office per week. Tulip offers a competitive benefits package, flexible work schedule, and opportunities for direct impact on product and culture.

Mechanical Engineer

Company: Formlabs

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 17, 2024

<p>To reinvent an industry you have to build the best team <strong>Join Formlabs<strong> if you want to bring groundbreaking professional 3D printers to the desktop of every designer engineer researcher and artist in the world<p> <p>As mechanical engineers at a 3D printing company we create tools we use ourselves Were excited to build devices that not only create beautiful parts but also reflect careful user experience design Our team prototypes designs and manufactures the mechanisms and systems that make our printers function with precision and reliability<p> <p>If you want to help design and create the tools you would love to use yourself we want you as a <strong>Mechanical Engineer <strong><p> <p><strong>Hear more about what its like working at Formlabs from Rosa Ruiz<strong><p> <p> <strong>The Job<strong><p> <ul><li>Prototype new mechanisms test materials and research 3D printing challenges<li> <li>Analyze test validate and iterate on electromechanical systems <li> <li>Create detailed designs in CAD and wellspecified accurate drawings<li> <li>Collaborate with our Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Teams to bring designs from prototype to mass production<li> <li>Push the capabilities of 3D printing<li> <li>Strive to maximize customer value<li> <li>Engineer the most amazing desktop 3D printer on the market<li> <ul><p><strong>You<strong><p> <ul><li>Want to build a precision tool that is beautiful inside and out<li> <li>Enjoy the gritty details of part design material selection and manufacturing techniques<li> <li>Craft elegant designs that function with efficiency and simplicity<li> <li>Use 3D CAD SolidworksOnshape to design components produce drawings and build assemblies<li> <li>Are familiar with a variety of manufacturing techniques including injection molding and sheet metal fabrication<li> <li>Can prototype your own designs in our well equipped shop<li> <li>Have experience with the full product development cycle<li> <li>Can communicate seamlessly with vendors and suppliers across the globe<li> <li>Are handson and willing to cross discipline boundaries to solve a problem<li> <ul><p><strong>Bonus Skills<strong> <p> <ul><li>Programming skills Python<li> <li>Experience working with a contract manufacturer<li> <li>PLMdocument control systems<li> <li>Industrial design<li> <ul><p><strong>Our Perks amp Benefits<strong><p> <ul><li><span>Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs<span><li> <li><span>Comprehensive healthcare coverage Medical Dental Vision<span><li> <li><span>Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors <span><li> <li><span>Generous paid Parental Leave up to 16 weeks<span><li> <li><span>Tenurebased paid Sabbatical Leave up to 6 weeks<span><li> <li><span>Flexible Out of Office Plan Take time when you need it<span><li> <li><span>Ample onsite parking amp pretax commuter benefits<span><li> <li><span>Healthy onsite lunches snacks beverages amp treats<span><li> <li><span>Regular sponsored professional development opportunities<span><li> <li><span>Many optin culture events across our diverse community<span><li> <li><span>And of course unlimited 3D prints<span><li> <ul><p><em>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status <em><p> <p><strong>Even if you dont check every box but see yourself contributing please apply<strong> Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing<p>

Brand Communications Specialist

Company: SmartBear

Location: Somerville

Posted Mar 20, 2024

SmartBear is seeking a Brand Communications Specialist to create engaging content for customers and employees. The role involves partnering with internal clients, humanizing the brand on social channels, and gathering feedback. Qualifications include a passion for brand building, 1-3 years of experience in communications or marketing, strong language skills, and a growth mindset. SmartBear offers career growth, investment in success, and a commitment to diversity and ethical practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Somerville?
Somerville hosts a full spectrum of tech roles, including software engineering, data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, product management, UX/UI design, and DevOps. Startups and large firms alike hire for these positions, providing opportunities for junior to senior levels.
How do remote and on‑site work arrangements look for Somerville tech jobs?
Many companies—Google, Microsoft, HubSpot—offer hybrid models that blend on‑site collaboration with remote flexibility. Startups often favor fully remote or flexible schedules, while larger firms may require a minimum of 2–3 in‑office days per week to support team cohesion.
Who are the major employers in Somerville’s tech scene?
Key employers include Microsoft, Google, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, HubSpot, Ginkgo Bioworks, Cylance, and emerging fintech firms in Davis Square. Local tech hubs like Somerville Innovation Center also host a cluster of startups seeking talent.
What are salary expectations for tech roles in Somerville?
Median salaries in Somerville typically range: software engineer $120k–$150k, data scientist $135k–$165k, cybersecurity analyst $110k–$140k, product manager $130k–$160k, and UX designer $100k–$130k. These figures reflect the city’s high cost of living and strong demand for tech skills.
What advice do you have for relocating to Somerville for tech work?
Plan to settle near Davis Square or Somerville Heights for easy access to transit, coworking, and dining. Use local networking events at the Somerville Innovation Center, join the Somerville Tech meetup, and budget for rent around $2,500–$3,000/month. Leverage salary transparency to negotiate offers that cover housing, commute, and benefits.

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