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Wellington Management Company

Senior Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$115K - $156K/yr

About the Role Senior Data Engineer POSITION Tracing our roots to 1928, we are one of the world ... As a member of the Science Research Technology team, this individual will help design, build, and ...

Wellington Management

Senior Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$115K - $156K/yr

About the Role Senior Data Engineer POSITION Tracing our roots to 1928, we are one of the world ... As a member of the Science Research Technology team, this individual will help design, build, and ...

Wellington Management

Senior Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$115K - $156K/yr

About the Role Senior Data Engineer POSITION Tracing our roots to 1928, we are one of the world ... As a member of the Science Research Technology team, this individual will help design, build, and ...

Quantiphi

Architect - Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$69.25 - $89/hr

Our signature approach combines groundbreaking machine-learning research with disciplined cloud and data-engineering practices to create breakthrough impact at unprecedented speed. Quantiphi has seen ...

Goodwin Procter LLP

Sr. Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$115K - $156K/yr

The role of Senior Data Engineer is essential for the successful modernization of our data ... They will provide expert guidance, informed research, and support, ensuring successful ...

Goodwin

Sr. Data Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$115K - $156K/yr

The role of Senior Data Engineer is essential for the successful modernization of our data ... They will provide expert guidance, informed research, and support, ensuring successful ...

Form Energy

Staff Data Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

Your focus starts with commercial project operational telemetry and is likely to extend into manufacturing and R&D data over time, working within our data engineering group and partnering closely ...

TetraScience

Senior Scientific Data Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$115K - $157K/yr

As a Senior Scientific Data Engineer, you should be comfortable leading internal design sessions ... R&D lab instruments, manufacturing, CRO, CDMO, ELN, LIMS) with various data formats: .xlsx, .pdf ...

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How much do research data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for research data engineer in Boston, MA is $115,172.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Data Engineer vs Data Scientist?

AspectResearch Data EngineerData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in CS, Data Engineering, or related fields; experience with data pipelinesBachelor's or Master's in CS, Statistics, or related fields; proficiency in analytics and modeling
Work EnvironmentDeveloping data infrastructure, building pipelines, managing large datasetsAnalyzing data, creating models, generating insights
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, academiaTech firms, finance, healthcare, marketing
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for data handling roles, infrastructure focusCompared for analytical and modeling roles

The main difference is that Research Data Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines, while Data Scientists primarily analyze data and develop models. Both roles require strong technical skills and often overlap, but their core responsibilities differ in focus and daily tasks.

Research Data Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Research Data Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,172 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Senior Data Engineer

Boston, MA • On-site

Wellington Management Company
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$115K - $156K/yr

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Job description

Senior Data Engineer

As a member of the Science Research Technology team, you will help design, build, and scale data-driven solutions for the Science Analysts, especially in the Equity space.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and workflows.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, and business partners to meet analytical needs.
  • Implement data modeling, warehousing, governance, and metadata management best practices.
  • Ensure high performance, optimization, and fault tolerance of data pipelines.
  • Implement CI/CD, containerization, and modern software engineering practices for deployment.
  • Participate in Agile development and deliver solutions in fast-paced, mission-critical settings.
Qualifications
  • Strong experience in Data Science.
  • Proficient programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using orchestration tools such as Airflow or Glue.
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms, especially AWS (S3, Lambda, Batch).
  • Experience with modern data architectures: Snowflake, Databricks, Fabric.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, data governance, and metadata management.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, Git-based workflows, containerization (Docker), and modern software engineering practices.
  • Hands-on experience deploying and testing cloud solutions (AWS preferred).
  • Strong debugging, optimization, and performance-tuning of high-volume data pipelines.
  • Financial-services data domain expertise preferred.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work across teams.
  • Ability to work in Agile environments and deliver in fast-paced settings.
  • Proactive problem-solver who can independently drive solutions end-to-end.
  • 5+ years of experience in a related role.
Compensation

Base salary range: USD 90,000 – 180,000.

Benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Health and wellbeing coverage
  • Dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
  • Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
  • Commuter program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Backup childcare
  • Tuition/CFA reimbursement
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, and paid holidays)
Location

280 Congress.

Work Environment

Office work 4 days a week with 1 day remote.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal-opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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