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Backend Software Developer Intern Jobs in Boston, MA

Sense

Staff Backend Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Staff Backend Software EngineerAbout Sense Check out and join our energetic team at Sense! We're a ... * DevOps and SRE experience maintaining a production environment * Cassandra, MySQL, Kafka, and ...

SupportFinity™

Back End Developer Intern 2026

Boston, MA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Create and configure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. * Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean ...

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ZoomInfo Technologies LLC

Senior Software Engineer

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$132K - $174K/yr

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer on the Growth team , you'll be at the forefront of building and scaling ZoomInfo's core backend services. You'll work primarily with Java to develop robust, high ...

S&P Global

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$135K - $177K/yr

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will create reliable APIs that integrate Kensho's AI capabilities ... Responsibilities : • Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software • ...

Analog Devices

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... driven software engineer with exceptional software development and optimization experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong back-end skills. They should also have experience writing ...

Analog Devices, Inc.

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... driven software engineer with exceptional software development and optimization experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong back-end skills. They should also have experience writing ...

SevenAI

Senior Backend Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our core team. You will help design, implement, and ship the core data pipeline and processing platform within our AI-native cloud platform.

S&P Global, Inc.

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$150 - $225/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop reliable, secure, and performant APIs that apply ... Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software * Manage individual project ...

S&P Consultants

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop reliable, secure, and performant APIs that apply ... Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software * Manage individual project ...

Whoop

Software Engineer I (Backend)

Boston, MA · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

As a Software Engineer I, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the ... Contribute to the development and maintenance of backend services and APIs that power WHOOP ...

Flexcompute Inc.

Software Engineer in Security

Watertown, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Backend software engineering * DevOps / Infrastructure engineering * Security engineering, with a focus on building than maintenance Experience securing cloud environments, ideally AWS Familiarity ...

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How much do backend software developer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for backend software developer intern in Boston, MA is $62.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.44 and $74.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a backend software developer intern do?

A Backend Software Developer Intern assists in building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web applications. Their responsibilities typically include writing code, debugging issues, and collaborating with other developers to ensure data flows efficiently between the server and users. Interns often work with languages like Python, Java, or Node.js and gain practical experience with databases, cloud services, and development tools. This role provides valuable exposure to real-world software engineering practices and helps interns develop the technical and teamwork skills needed for a career in backend development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a backend software developer intern?

To thrive as a Backend Software Developer Intern, you should have a solid understanding of programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, and basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and databases. Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is often expected. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set standout interns apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for building reliable backend systems, collaborating across teams, and adapting to real-world engineering challenges.

What types of projects and technologies do backend software developer interns typically work on during their internship?

Backend Software Developer Interns are often assigned to work on real-world projects such as building APIs, optimizing databases, or improving existing backend services. Interns typically use languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and work with frameworks and tools such as Django, Spring Boot, or Express.js. Collaboration with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product managers is common, providing valuable experience in agile environments. The projects and technologies may vary depending on the company, but they are designed to help interns gain hands-on experience and contribute meaningfully to the team's goals.

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Staff Backend Software Engineer

Sense

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Staff Backend Software EngineerAbout Sense

Check out and join our energetic team at Sense! We’re a VC-backed, post-Series C climate tech company entering our next stage of growth. We’re located in Central Square, Cambridge and are passionate about our mission! This is a great opportunity to work with a team of experienced entrepreneurs creating technology that will really make a difference in the world. Our mission is to reduce global carbon emissions by making homes smart and efficient, and we're looking to make an impact at scale: Sense's technology has the potential to prevent one gigaton of carbon from entering the atmosphere every year.

We're looking for talented self-starters who want to be part of the energy transformation and are ready, willing, and able to tackle tough challenges and complex technical problems. When you join the Sense team, you're helping us build a cleaner, more resilient future.

Sense supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to foster an engaging, respectful, and supportive community where everyone feels empowered to do their best work.

Role Overview

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Sense, you’ll use your expertise to expand the capabilities of our cloud platform and enable the next generation of new product features. You will be a key contributor and leader maintaining and scaling a high-quality production service. You should be:

  • Focused on delivering functionality that benefits the customer and provides real value
  • Able to partner effectively with a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and engineering managers across multiple disciplines.
  • Ready to work with embedded engineers to develop systems that integrate with various hardware platforms.
  • Comfortable working closely with partners and customers to ensure success
  • Excited about high-volume, realtime data and solving the challenges it poses.
  • Interested in building high-availability, performant, and scalable systems.
  • Tenacious when tracking down production issues, digging into metrics and logs as needed to solve problems.
  • Ready to own team projects from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and bug fixing. Complete day-to-day work autonomously and identify gaps in requirements or processes, proactively suggesting improvements.
  • Familiar and comfortable with AI coding practices
  • A strong leader and outspoken advocate for engineering best practices and team collaboration.
Work Model

This position is ideally a hybrid work model, but fully remote candidates will be considered. Our office is in Cambridge, MA and we have a mix of in-person, hybrid and remote employees.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:

  • 8+ years of professional experience with a degree in a relevant field and proven track record in professional software engineering
  • Mastery of Java, Linux, and AWS
  • Experienced at designing clean, usable REST APIs and integrating with partner systems
  • Strong understanding of how to apply security and data privacy principles within your specific engineering domain
  • DevOps and SRE experience maintaining a production environment
  • Cassandra, MySQL, Kafka, and Python experience is a plus
  • Energy industry or climate tech experience is a plus
  • Authorized to work in the US
  • Compensation is 180 - 200k

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan