--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/boston-ma" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Boston, MA # Software Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA 780 software engineer openings are live in the Boston, MA area from 265 employers, led by Anduril Industries, Arista Networks, and State Street. The middle half of posted salaries runs $106,600–$167,200 a year (median $134,644), from the 81% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 25% of openings. 10% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Browse all Software Engineer markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 780 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Boston market. **Companies hiring** : 265 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $134,644 : 81% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/boston-ma/entry-level)185 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/boston-ma/mid-level)197 jobs [Senior](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/boston-ma/senior)177 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/boston-ma/lead)131 jobs Boston is mid-level-heavy for software engineer roles: 29% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 780 Hiring employers 265 Salary coverage 81% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 441 149 companies · $120,000 median Established employers 267 73 companies · $168,114 median Top of market 46 27 companies · $204,300 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $106,600 P50 $134,644 P75 $167,200 P90 $195,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live software engineer listings in Boston - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare software engineer opportunities in Boston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 780 live roles tracked in this market. - 265 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Boston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 780 software engineer openings across 265 employers establish the current Boston opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 197 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Anduril Industries is one of the most active visible employers, with 32 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Boston market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 265 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![Anduril Industries logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dandurilindustries.com%26sz%3D128) Anduril IndustriesEstablished employers32Open roles [![Arista Networks logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arista.com%2Ftemplates%2Farista_v2%2Ffavicon.ico) Arista NetworksEstablished employers30Open roles](/company/arista-networks)[![State Street logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.statestreet.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fstt%2Fstt-2.png) State StreetStartups & growing teams20Open roles](/company/state-street) Encode, Inc.Startups & growing teams18Open roles Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCStartups & growing teams17Open roles [![WHOOP logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whoop.com%2Ffavicon.ico) WHOOPStartups & growing teams17Open roles](/company/whoop) Chewy, Inc.Startups & growing teams14Open roles [![UKG logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukg.in%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fukg_theme%2Ficons%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=imwZEhB-7GbSjJkNlf3-xhXRspTKHclxavXPgb9UBfs) UKGEstablished employers14Open roles](/company/ukg) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 780 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Software Developer - OfficerEntry-levelState StreetQuincy, Massachusetts$70,000Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/software-developer-officer-at-state-street-3ec8e27f-2779-5eaa-8bf3-0950c99db711)[Senior Lead Software EngineerSeniorDK Crown Holdings Inc.Boston, Massachusetts$160,700Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-lead-software-engineer-at-dk-crown-holdings-inc-4d0a0a27-ae4b-5a88-943f-15b788440803)[Senior eFX Software Engineer (Java/Rust), Vice PresidentLead+State StreetBoston, Massachusetts$120,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-efx-software-engineer-java-rust-vice-president-at-state-street-bbe51856-3ae2-5778-b197-4c0f94552f13)[Senior Software EngineerSeniorEscher GroupBoston, Massachusetts$110,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-escher-group-1aa02199-f57b-5617-8276-356e07a48b77)[Staff Software EngineerLead+XometryWaltham, Massachusetts$170,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/staff-software-engineer-at-xometry-5ada742b-b467-5016-8d95-3f67c0121469)[Senior Software EngineerMid-levelNexHealthBoston, Massachusetts$165,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-nexhealth-9c5a4e94-4990-5538-93ef-f7ff07864024)[Senior Software EngineerSeniorXometryWaltham, Massachusetts$170,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-xometry-6db82a2b-f84e-5fd9-be57-6118fc2ab3a8)[Lead Embedded Software EngineerLead+Formlabs GmbHSomerville, Massachusetts$170,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/lead-embedded-software-engineer-at-formlabs-gmbh-8b1ff332-0953-544d-bf08-3e714822ba9c) [Explore all 780 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA) ## Software Engineer jobs in Boston: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many software engineer jobs are open in Boston? Metaintro tracks 780 live software engineer openings from 265 employers in the Boston, MA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do software engineer jobs in Boston pay? The median posted salary is $134,644 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $106,600 to $167,200. Based on the 81% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Boston? Mid-level roles lead with 197 openings. Experience level is known for 88% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Boston? Anduril Industries, Arista Networks, State Street, and Encode, Inc. have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 265 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Software Engineer demand around Boston. 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