Chief Software Engineer Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Chief Software Engineer make in Boston, MA? The average Chief Software Engineer salary in Boston, MA is $192,128 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $175,260 and $211,173. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Software Architect

DocBox, Inc. - San Antonio , TX

The Chief Software Architect will play a critical role in developing and executing the software ... Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to help ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Principal/Chief Software Architect-Computer Graphics

OPPO US Research Center - Seattle , WA

You are responsible for the advancement of OPPO's software technology on computer graphics domain on both research and engineering front. You will be expected to do research on academic and ...

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Chief Engineer

Hampton Inn Bulverde - Spring Branch , TX

... software and tools If you are a highly motivated and experienced Chief Engineer with a passion for engineering and a desire to lead a team of talented professionals, we encourage you to apply for ...

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Chief Architect/Principle Software Engineer

LVIS - Palo Alto , CA

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and medical professionals, to design and develop innovative software solutions that improve patient outcomes

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 76 days ago

Chief Engineer

Barrington Services Corporation - Dallas , TX

Chief Engineer Regis Property Management, LLC is a commercial real estate property firm that ... Utilize PC-based business software, including Microsoft products for word processing, spreadsheets ...

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Chief Engineer

Lillibridge Healthcare Services - Austin , TX

Chief Engineer - Transforming Medical Office Buildings in Austin, TX Join our dynamic team as a ... Technologically savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Building Automation Software, and work ...

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What does a Chief Software Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Software Engineer

Actively participate in the development process, as needed.

February 27, 2023

Demonstrates thought leadership through presentations and teaching across Visa.

March 11, 2023

Facilitate knowledge transfer to the Engineering and Operations team during and after deployment.

March 15, 2023

Develop and maintain architectural roadmap for Risk products and services plus ensuring alignment with the business and enterprise architecture strategies and standards.

March 22, 2023

Provides leadership across the engineering community to ensure solutions are built in alignment with platform principles and standards.

March 26, 2023

Executes plans vigorously and with flexibility.

April 07, 2023

Build relationships with key technical leaders across technology organizations and collaborate on promoting architectural best practices across technology.

April 11, 2023

Leading software development efforts to support payload communications processors and digital payload electronics.

April 13, 2023

Design the Cloud, and Container strategy around PaaS Solutions.

April 17, 2023

Drive the adoption of open standard toolsets to reduce complexity and support operational goals for increasing automation across the enterprise.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Software Engineer in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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175260

211173

192128

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

188112

235288

208668

What is the average salary for Chief Software Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Software Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Chief Software Engineer ranges from $175,260 to $211,173 with the average base salary of $192,128. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $188,112 to $235,288 with the average total cash compensation of $208,668.

View Average Salary for Chief Software Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$192,128	$175,260 - $211,173
Bonus	$16,540	$12,853 - $24,115
Total Pay	$208,668	$188,112 - $235,288

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Software Engineer Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,151 - $212,246	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,151 - $212,246	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,151 - $212,246	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,151 - $212,246	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,151 - $212,246	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,151 - $212,246	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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