Senior Software Engineer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA

Overview

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing research and/or clinical applications within DFCI, providing technical oversight of all aspects of one or more software product, and leading technical discussions with team members and stakeholders.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

  • Code new software features and translate requirements into software implementation
  • Write test suites, including: unit, integration and end-to-end tests
  • Write technical documentation
  • Maintain existing software
  • Work and think independently
  • Adapt to new technologies as required
  • Mentor new team members
  • Provide technical oversight of all aspects of one or more software products
  • Lead technical discussions with team members and stakeholders
  • Evaluate new technologies and their suitability to one or more projects
  • Write product requirements and engage with individual stakeholder to identify product requirements
  • Lead technical discussions and report project status to stakeholders and collaborators

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$112,000.00 - $132,100.00
Posted 2026-02-21

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