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Entry Level Staff Software Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Software Engineer

Lexington, MA · On-site

The Cyber-Physical Systems Group, is seeking a Software Engineer to work on the full software ... Staff in this position will have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and begin to ...

Qualcomm

GPU Software Engineer

Boxborough, MA · On-site

$98K - $148K/yr

Qualcomm Graphics Software Engineers architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the ... Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized ...

THE KRAFT GROUP

Software Engineer I

Foxboro, MA · On-site

$76K - $114K/yr

Collaborate with software developers, football operations staff, and internal stakeholders to improve application functionality and user experience. * Analyze operational workflows, user needs, and ...

Collabera

Software Engineer (CHEF)

Foxboro, MA

Company Description Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 ... Engineering skills to accelerate critical software encapsulation WIN to UX for hosted and cloud ...

Cognizant Technologies

Sr. Software Engineer Java

Boston, MA · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

Company Description AYR Global IT Solutions is a national staffing firm focused on cloud ... Job Role: Sr. Software Engineer Java Location: Boston-, MA Duration: 3-6 Months CTH Qualifications ...

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How much do entry level staff software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level staff software engineer in Boston, MA is $113,923.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $130,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Staff Software Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectEntry Level Staff Software EngineerSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; some companies prefer internships or project experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; coding bootcamps also common
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams within tech companies, startups, or large enterprises; involved in design and architectureDevelopment teams focused on coding, testing, and implementing software solutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries; entry-level position with growth potentialCommon in software firms, tech startups, and IT departments; often an entry point into software careers

While both roles involve coding and software development, Entry Level Staff Software Engineers typically have more responsibilities in system design and architecture, and may require some leadership or mentorship roles. Software Developers focus primarily on coding and implementing features. Both roles are entry-level but differ in scope and expectations.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Staff Software Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,923 per year, or $54.8 per hour.

Software Engineer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA

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Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

The Cyber Physical Systems Group tackles key problems at the intersection of cybersecurity and the physical. We conduct research to understand and leverage the security implications of cyber-physical phenomena and develop first-of-their-kind prototypes for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal agencies.  We focus on cyber-physical sensing, cyber-physical effects, and red-teaming through building or applying advanced and novel sensors, digital processing, side-channel analysis, AI/ML, reverse engineering, system exploitation, and RF communications.

Job Description:

The Cyber-Physical Systems Group, is seeking a Software Engineer to work on the full software lifecycle for complex prototypes that are built by mission groups across the Laboratory. Activities may include software design, implementation, and integration & test of hardware/software systems in a laboratory setting. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to multi-disciplinary teams executing advanced research and independently solve technical challenges. Occasional travel to support field exercises, presentations to sponsors and the community, and other events may be required. Staff in this position will have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and begin to lead small teams over time.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (A bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered)
  • Strong programming skills in a systems language (e.g., C/C++ ), a high-level language (e.g., Java or Python), and a scripting language (e.g., Bash)
  • Experience integrating hardware prototypes using Docker, Apache Kafka, Redis, Ettus USRPs, and other softwarecontrolled hardware
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to coherently convey complex technical-details to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications (2 or more of the following) :
  • Experience in AI/ML software and algorithms
  • Experience with RF systems and familiarity with Digital Signals Processing
  • Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lldb, etc
  • Knowledge of communication and hardware protocols (e.g. UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI)
  • Experience designing and developing hard real-time and near real-time software
  • Experience using test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers and logic analyzers for integration and hardware debugging
Growth Opportunities :

We support a wide variety of mechanisms for staff to continually grow their skills including:

  • Direct mentorship within the Group and across MIT LL for projects and career guidance
  • Participation in programs across MIT LL to broaden your network internally and externally
  • Community exposure through external conferences/meetings and internal workshops that draw senior leaders from government and industry
  • Continuing education through both external and internal courses on a variety of technical, communication, and work/project management fundamentals

80% ONSITE EXPECTATION

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000
Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 42966 

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