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Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA

True to startup life, each developer is an independent contributor, charged with being agile as the ... a college graduate with a computer science degree * experienced in mostly startups or small ...

Motional

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$134.70K - $176.50K/yr

We are hiring in a range of levels, from graduate engineers to Staff engineers. What You'll Be Doing: * Design and develop infrastructure software on various hardware platforms for applications such ...

Symbotic

New Grad- Software Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

New Graduate opportunities in our Software function include: * Front-end engineers develop and enhance desktop, mobile, and web applications, optimizing performance and usability for end-users ...

Symbotic

New Grad- Software Engineer

Wilmington, MA · Hybrid

$96K - $132K/yr

New Graduate opportunities in our Software function include: * Front-end engineers develop and enhance desktop, mobile, and web applications, optimizing performance and usability for end-users ...

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

Prelim

Software Engineer, Product

Boston, MA · Remote

$140K - $160K/yr

As a Software Engineer, Product at Prelim, you will own critical parts of the platform that powers ... Whether you're a new graduate with impressive projects or an experienced engineer, we want to hear ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate software developer in Boston, MA is $121,509.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,800.00 and $141,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Graduate Software Developer job?

A Graduate Software Developer is an entry-level role for recent graduates in computer science or related fields. They work as part of a development team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. Typical responsibilities include writing code, debugging, collaborating with senior developers, and learning best practices. This role provides hands-on experience and helps graduates build technical and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Graduate Software Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Software Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, as well as a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with version control systems like Git, software development frameworks, and familiarity with operating systems are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and eagerness to learn make candidates stand out. These competencies are crucial for contributing to projects, adapting to fast-changing technologies, and working efficiently within collaborative development teams.

What are typical career progression opportunities for a Graduate Software Developer?

Graduate Software Developers often start by working closely with experienced team members on code development, bug fixing, and testing. As you gain experience and demonstrate your abilities, you can move into roles such as Software Developer, Senior Developer, or even into specialized areas like DevOps, QA, or front-end/back-end development. Many companies offer mentorship, training, and clear advancement paths, allowing motivated graduates to progress quickly. Additionally, early exposure to collaborative projects and agile methodologies will help build the foundation for leadership or technical expert positions over time.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Software Developer job openings in Boston, MA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,509 per year, or $58.4 per hour.
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Software Developer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

The Transportation Safety and Resilience Group develops integrated sensing and decision support systems that enable a safe and resilient global transportation system. We specialize in systems analysis, prototyping, system architectures, and algorithm development to support supply chain resilience, improving safety in the current airspace and the introduction of new and more autonomous vehicles into the existing transportation system.  A current focus area of our work is the safe and efficient introduction of Advanced Air Mobility vehicles and other new entrants into the National Airspace System. The systems we work on help prevent aircraft accidents in the existing airspace and are extensible to a more autonomous future airspace. We are also focused on improving the resilience and effectiveness of the Department of War supply chain. With technical expertise in real-time software architecture, systems analysis, advanced supercomputing-enabled modeling and simulation, machine learning, and system integration, our research teams take new ideas for solving problems and develop them into working prototypes. We are currently working on detect-and-avoid systems for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft systems, safety systems to prevent runway incursions, and decision support systems.

Job Description

This position will involve the design and development of software for next-generation transportation and logistics decision support systems. The candidate will participate in a product development team and support multiple aspects of the project, potentially including user interface design and development, back-end development, and documenting software.

Required qualifications: 

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline. In lieu of a master's degree, a bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of experience
  • Software design and development life-cycle knowledge
  • Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks
  • Proficiency in UI frameworks (React, Node.js, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Docker / Containerization / Kubernetes
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team

Desired qualifications:

  • AI/ML or data science
  • Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQL
  • Experience developing software for transportation applications

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: 42979 

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