Last updated 2026-08-02
334 Software Engineering Leadership Jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Browse 334 Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Boston, MA, United States, including Principal Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer I, Full Stack, and Senior Member of Technical Staff roles from State Street, Klaviyo, and CarGurus. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Salaries for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Software Engineering Leadership jobs near Boston, MA, United States is $52/hour, based on 3 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $120K | $145K–$202K | $229K |
| Hourly | $49/hr | $52/hr | $70/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston metro | $148K | $169K | $198K | 485 |
| Massachusetts | $143K | $169K | $196K | 493 |
| U.S. | $155K | $190K | $224K | 8,668 |
Salary data: 254 of 334 jobs include pay information (76%).
Explore Boston, MA, United States Software Engineering Leadership salary data.
Companies hiring for Software Engineering Leadership jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| State Street | 67 |
| Klaviyo | 16 |
| CarGurus | 13 |
| WMC Wellington Management Company LLP | 13 |
| Blitzy | 11 |
| Anduril Industries | 10 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | 8 |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 332 | 99% |
| Contract | 1 | 1% |
| Internship | 1 | 1% |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by experience level
Common Software Engineering Leadership job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Software Engineer | 8 | 2% |
| Principal Software Engineer I, Full Stack | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Member of Technical Staff | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 20 | 6% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 7 | 2% |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA, United States | 208 | 73% |
| Cambridge, MA, United States | 36 | 13% |
| Waltham, MA, United States | 23 | 8% |
| Woburn, MA, United States | 9 | 3% |
| Somerville, MA, United States | 9 | 3% |
- How many Software Engineering Leadership jobs are listed in Boston, MA, United States?
- This page currently shows 334 Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Boston, MA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Boston metro (Lower (p25) $148K, Mid (p50) $169K, Higher (p75) $198K, 485 postings with salary ranges) and Massachusetts (Lower (p25) $143K, Mid (p50) $169K, Higher (p75) $196K, 493 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Software Engineering Leadership roles in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from State Street (67 jobs, 14%), Klaviyo (16 jobs, 3%), CarGurus (13 jobs, 3%), WMC Wellington Management Company LLP (13 jobs, 3%), and Blitzy (11 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (224 jobs, 67%), Mid (95 jobs, 28%), Entry (12 jobs, 4%), and Intern (3 jobs, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (332 jobs, 99%), Contract (1 job, 1%), and Internship (1 job, 1%).
- What Software Engineering Leadership job titles are common in Boston, MA, United States?
- Common titles include Principal Software Engineer (8 jobs, 2%), Principal Software Engineer I, Full Stack (1 job, 1%), Senior Member of Technical Staff (1 job, 1%), Senior Software Engineer (20 jobs, 6%), and Staff Software Engineer (7 jobs, 2%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (332 of 334). 224 of 334 current jobs are at the senior level. 254 of 334 jobs include pay information.
RTX
Aug 2- The leader is collaborative across disciplines within the program area to execute the software development objectives and integrate within…
- What You Will Do Develop the software leadership team, staff and individual contributors to best meet the needs of the…
Amazon
Aug 1- AWS Solutions Architects collaborate with AWS Sales and other AWS teams to help address customer business challenges and accelerate the…
- Participate in deep architectural and design discussions to create world-class solutions built on AWS while ensuring solutions are designed…
Verisk Careers | Verisk
Aug 1- Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and development of cloud-hosted web applications for the insurance industry — from network…
- This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of secure,…
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Reframe Systems
Aug 1- WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to own the hardest parts of our design automation…
- Strong software engineering experience, ideally in Go, Python or C#, including automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring and alerting, debugging…
SSGA Trust Company
Jul 31- Under the direction of the Head of Solution Architecture, the role applies established solution architecture principles, reference architec…
- Collaboration with System Architects & Delivery Teams Work closely with System Architects within Investment, Product, and Client Experience…
Johnson Controls Inc.
Jul 31- Support clear, proactive communication with customers, providing updates, managing expectations, and resolving technical challenges efficie…
- What you will need Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or a related field 5+ years of…
C-4 Analytics
Jul 31- You must be an expert in utilizing AI-assisted development tools (Copilots, LLMs, automated refactoring) to transform how the team builds,…
- The Role As the Lead Software Engineer, you own the technical integrity of our stack.
Cooley LLP
Jul 31- Lead Cloud Architect Cooley is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to join the Innovation team.
- The Lead Cloud Architect is responsible for owning the technical architecture and engineering standards for a greenfield SOC2-compliant Saa…
Goodwin Procter LLP
Jul 31- The Director of Engineering will provide strategic and operational leadership to a high-performing team of engineers and full-stack develop…
- As a key engineering leader, you will bridge the gap between complex business strategy and robust technical execution, fostering a…
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State Street
Jul 31- Under the direction of the Head of Solution Architecture, the role applies established solution architecture principles, reference architec…
- Collaboration with System Architects & Delivery Teams Work closely with System Architects within Investment, Product, and Client Experience…
- Digital Solutions Technical Lead to drive architecture, integration, and software execution across our Digital Solutions portfolio includin…
- This role is ideal for a senior developer/architect who wants to stay close to the code while guiding teams toward…
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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Jul 30- The Role We are seeking an experienced, creative, and talented Principal / Senior Software Engineer.
- Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead the design and development of customer-facing features across the front-end and back-end…
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Axon
Jul 30- This is a senior leadership role for someone who has scaled Salesforce platforms in high-growth B2B environments.
- You'll set the multi-year platform strategy, build and lead a team of architects, developers, and admins, and partner directly with…
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SSB&T
Jul 30- What you will be responsible for: As a Senior AI Infrastructure Platform Engineer, you will contribute individually as well as…
- Work with a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, software engineers and QA engineers.
HarbourVest Partners, LLC
Jul 30- Seated within our Quantitative Investment Science group, the Analyst, Junior Quantitative Developer builds the core services, APIs, and sha…
- This engineer works at the intersection of engineering and product — turning product requirements into reliable, well-designed platform cap…
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Wd12
Jul 30- Remote (Regardless of Location): $244,700 - $279,200 for Distinguished Engineer Cambridge, MA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Distinguished Engine…
CSL Behring L.L.C.
Jul 30- Lead development of applications and agents using modern agentic tools to support business goals.
- Strong experience delivering production-ready solutions using tools such as Claude Code, Codex, and similar agentic development tools.
Professional
Jul 30- Partner with engineering to sequence the roadmap, resolve technical dependencies and drive the iterative release of AI-powered features and…
- Collaborate with designers to shape AI-first product experiences, turning product requirements into actionable designs that are both user-c…
DK Crown Holdings Inc.
Jul 30- A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-fun…
- The Crown Is Yours As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll lead the charge in building scalable systems that power real-time…
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Blitzy
Jul 30- This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership, team building, and hands-on execution—translating our product vision into a sca…
- This role is ideal for someone with a track record of leading engineering organizations at high-growth technology companies, who combines…
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Statestreet
Jul 30- These are hands-on engineering roles responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting modern software capabilities across our…
- We are seeking engineers with experience in senior backend development, software development engineering, API-driven platforms, distributed…
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Fidelity Investments Careers
Jul 30- The Role Asset Management Technology is looking for a Director of Engineering to lead a team focused on AI enablement…
- This leader will manage engineering delivery for platforms and services that enable teams to experiment with, build, deploy, monitor, and…
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DraftKings
Jul 30- A strong track record of mentoring engineers, leading code and design reviews, and driving high-impact technical decisions across cross-fun…
- The Crown Is Yours As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll lead the charge in building scalable systems that power real-time…
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Klaviyo
Jul 29- Partner closely with Product, Design, Data Science, GTM, and Engineering leaders to define product direction and execution plans.
- Mentor engineers through technical leadership, design reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on collaboration.
Tulip Interfaces
Jul 29- 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with a focus on developer tooling, platform engineering, or internal-facing/DevX syste…
- Build and maintain the internal agentic AI platform engineers rely on daily: skills, plugins, MCP servers, and integrations across our…
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