Senior Software Engineer, Specialties
athenahealth
Boston, MA · Posted October 30, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for life sciences and biotech jobs793 openings · of 41
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in New England390 jobs · of 14
- #1Best cities for AI-skill jobs in New England21% · of 28
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in New England910 openings · of 24
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Northeast71 / 100 · of 26
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in New England71 / 100 · of 11
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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About the job
...create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.Join athenahealth as a Senior Software Engineer in the Specialties Zone, where you’ll design and build scalable, secure, and maintainable software that powers clinical...