20 staff software engineer database jobs at 16 companies in Boston, MA

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SingleStore
SingleStore: Provides a distributed SQL database for real-time analytics.
8+ YOE8+ years engineering experience; strong programming in Python, C/C++, JavaScript, or Go; experience with distributed systems, databases (SQL), containers/Kubernetes, GitOps/IaC, CI/CD, and software testing. BS in CS or equivalent experience.
Python, C/C++, JavaScript, Go, Kubernetes, SQL, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Unix, Linux
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Sr. Staff Software Engineer
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
$146k-$209k/yr HybridFull Time
UKG
UKG: Provider of workforce management and human capital management software.
10+ YOE10+ years building enterprise Java-based web applications, expertise with cloud-native architectures, AI/LLM integrations, microservices, REST APIs, and strong testing and CI/CD practices.
Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude, LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK, CrewAI, AutoGen, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Model Context Protocol (MCP), AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, OpenTelemetry, Bash, Python, PowerShell
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Staff Software Engineer
St. Louis or Burlington
$111k-$166k/yr HybridFull Time
Merck
MerckXETRA: MRK: A science and technology providing healthcare, life science, and electronics solutions.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Engineering/Data Science, 3+ years in ML/data/search systems, strong Python, backend and data engineering experience, SQL, cloud (GCP/AWS), and production ML/LLM system design.
Python, REST API, Pandas, NumPy, MLFlow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, AWS Services, GCP, Kubernetes, Bedrock, Kafka, LangGraph, LangChain, AirFlow, Qdrant, Docker, Git, CI/CD, SQL
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
Austin or Nashua or Minneapolis
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Optimizely
Optimizely: Provides a SaaS platform for digital marketing and experimentation.
10+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent,10+ years software development,7+ years backend,distributed systems and SQL expertise,Java preferred,cloud-native and query engine/DSL experience.
NetScript, Java, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, SQL
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Staff Software Engineer, Scientific System of Record
Cambridge or San Francisco
$144k-$288k/yr HybridFull Time
Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences: Develops an AI platform for autonomous scientific research and discovery.
6+ YOE6–8+ years of engineering experience; expertise across frontend, backend, or data modeling; TypeScript/React; Python preferred; SQL/NoSQL; REST/GraphQL APIs; AI coding tools; domain in life sciences or data-intensive fields.
TypeScript, React, Python, SQL, NoSQL, Vector databases, API development (REST/GraphQL), AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GraphQL, REST
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Staff Software Engineer
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$147k-$196k/yr HybridFull Time
SimpliSafe
SimpliSafe: Provides wireless home security systems and professional monitoring services.
8+ YOE8+ years developing full-stack solutions; expert with React, Node.js, and TypeScript; experience with SSR/CSR, REST/GraphQL, SQL/ORM, AWS, mentoring, and scalable cloud-native architectures.
React, Remix, Next.js, React Router, Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, Express.js, GraphQL, REST, SQL, TypeORM, Prisma, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, Contentful, Optimizely, Cloudflare Workers, Lambda@Edge, Vercel Edge, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, New Relic, Datadog, commercetools
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Staff / Principal Software Engineer
San Francisco or Boston
$220k-$290k/yr HybridFull Time
CloudZero
CloudZero: Platform for cloud cost intelligence and FinOps optimization.
Significant experience building and operating production backend systems at scale; strong Python or other backend language skills; deep familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), distributed systems, data pipelines/ETL, strong SQL and cloud data warehouses; mentorship and cross-team communication skills.
Python, AWS, Kubernetes, AWS Step Functions, Lambda, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, SQL, macOS, SSO, RBAC
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Jr/Mid/Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Applications
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$105k-$300k/yr RemoteFull Time
AcuityMD
AcuityMD: Commercial intelligence platform for the medical technology industry.
2+ YOE2+ years as a software engineer; full-stack with TS/React/NodeJS; data-driven; eligible to work in USA.
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, Python, SQL, BigQuery, Google Cloud Platform
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Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Boston or United States
$151k-$309k/yr HybridFull Time
Toast
ToastNYSE: TOST: Cloud-based technology platform for the restaurant and hospitality industry.
8+ YOE8+ years building backend services; proficient in Java or Kotlin; experience with microservices, containerization, databases, API and service design; React experience; strong communication and technical leadership.
Kotlin, Java, React, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL
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Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)
United States or San Diego or Dallas or Washington or Boston
$150k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Shield AI
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
7+ YOEBS/MS in CS or equivalent experience, typically 7+ years (or equivalent by higher degree), experience with modern frontend frameworks and full‑stack/backend languages, distributed systems, databases, and ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
React, TypeScript, Node.js, Go, C/C++, Python, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Maplibre GL, Leaflet, CesiumJS, OpenLayers, WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, GStreamer, FFmpeg, Docker, Kubernetes, k3s/k3d, MAVLink, STANAG 4586, A-GRA, UCI, OMS, OpenAPI/Swagger
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Staff Engineer
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$178k/yr HybridFull Time
REsurety
REsurety: Data and software solutions for the clean energy economy.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in software quality engineering, automated test development, CI, backend development with Python and SQL, and Git.
Bitbucket, YAML, Docker, ECR, pytest, SonarQube, Jenkins, Python, SQL, Git
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Staff Software Engineer, Demand Bidder, Ad Serving Platform
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$196k-$352k/yr HybridFull Time
Roku
RokuNASDAQ: ROKU: Operates a TV streaming platform and sells streaming hardware.
10+ YOE10+ years building and operating large-scale, low-latency distributed systems; strong Java, cloud (GCP/AWS), concurrency, and system design skills; experience with caching, messaging, SQL/NoSQL, and ML-driven decisioning.
Java, GCP, AWS, Claude Code, Cursor, MCP, SQL, NoSQL
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Staff Engineer (Product)
Boston or Vancouver or Vancouver
$175k-$250k/yr HybridFull Time
Later
Later: Provides software for social media scheduling and influencer marketing.
8+ YOE8+ years software development experience, strong frontend React/TypeScript and backend Node.js skills, SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud (AWS) familiarity, system design, security, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, mentoring experience.
React, TypeScript, Node.js, Kotlin, SQL, NoSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, AWS, Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, YAML, DataDog, Copilot, Cursor
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Software Analysis Lead - Associate Staff (Group 76)
Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
$116k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory: Building advanced technology prototypes for national security.
3+ YOEMaster's in CS/CE plus 3+ years (or BS plus 6+ years); systems engineering and signal analysis experience; strong programming in MATLAB, Python, SQL, XML; communication and team leadership skills; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
MATLAB, Python, SQL, XML, gdb, lldb, DevSecOps, UDP, TCP, UART, SPI, I2C, USB, PCIe, MIPI, DO-178, ISO 13485, NPR 7150.2
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Staff Functional QA Engineer
Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
$125k-$172k/yr HybridFull Time
Symbotic
SymboticNasdaq: SYM: AI-powered robotics and software for warehouse automation.
5+ YOE5+ years in software QA or systems validation with integration and functional testing in distributed systems; bachelor’s in CS or related; proficiency with APIs, simulation/HIL testing, scripting (C#, Python, Bash); valid driver’s license.
C#, Python, Bash, Linux, Ansible, Kubernetes, Kafka, SQL, RabbitMQ
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Staff Technical Program Manager - Confluent
Poughkeepsie or Lowell or Rochester or Tucson or Research Triangle Park or Armonk or Boston or Bellevue or Atlanta or San Jose or Dallas or Austin or San Francisco or Seattle
$118k-$203k/yr HybridFull Time
IBM
IBMNew York Stock Exchange: IBM: Global technology providing enterprise software, cloud, and consulting.
7+ YOE7+ years TPM experience in cloud-native/high-scale software, strong distributed systems and cloud platform knowledge (AWS/GCP/Azure), bachelor's degree in CS/engineering, EM/PM skills, stakeholder communication to exec level.
AWS, GCP, Azure, JQL, SQL, BigQuery, Data Studio, Confluent Platform, Apache Kafka
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Senior Capital Projects Manager
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$99k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northeastern University
Northeastern University: Global research university offering experiential learning and degree programs.
10+ YOE3+ MgmtProfessional degree in architecture/engineering or equivalent experience, Massachusetts registration (or ability to obtain within one year), 10+ years managing multi-discipline multimillion-dollar projects, 3+ years managing project staff, proficiency with scheduling/spreadsheet/word/database software, ability to access construction sites.