Boston’s tech sector is renowned for its spirit of innovation and strong ties to academia, with institutions like MIT and Harvard serving as a continuous source of ideas and talent.
The city’s universities play a pivotal role as incubators for groundbreaking projects, consistently drawing investment from state and federal programs focused on driving technological advancement. This support has been vital, even as venture capital firms adopt a more cautious approach in today’s funding environment.
Despite these challenges, competition for top-tier talent has kept tech salaries climbing. To attract and retain skilled professionals, companies are offering attractive compensation packages that include stock options, bonuses and unique perks. These benefits often extend beyond financial incentives, emphasizing a sense of community through modern office spaces, employee resource groups and team-building activities like outings to special events.
Looking ahead in 2024, Boston’s tech scene remains strong and resilient. The city continues to be a magnet for cutting-edge technologies, drawing a diverse pool of talent from both local sources and around the globe.
Here are seven companies leading Boston’s next wave of innovation and growth — and they’re hiring now.
Featured Companies
What InterSystems Does: InterSystems is a data management and integration company specializing in high-performance database platforms, interoperability solutions and healthcare information systems. Its technology supports critical applications across healthcare, finance and other industries, helping clients to manage complex data environments and optimize operational efficiency.
The Perks:
- Outings like a company ski trip, New England Revolution game at Gillette Stadium and The Lion King in Boston
- Fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, locker rooms and a fitness studio
- Frequent family events
- Relocation reimbursement
In-Person Amenities: “Our office space at One Congress, located in the heart of Boston, is designed to prioritize the success and well-being of our employees,” Director of Office Development and Facilities Kathryn Hester told Built In Boston in March. “The office space sets new standards in terms of ergonomics, sustainability, accessibility and collaboration. Amenities such as wellness rooms, private phone rooms, gender-neutral restrooms, coffee bars and pantries are available on every floor, ensuring employees have the resources they need. The rooftop terrace, with its panoramic views, outdoor bar and open-air pavilions, provides a spot for relaxation and inspiration.”
What Definitive Healthcare Does: Definitive Healthcare offers comprehensive healthcare data, analytics and insights to help organizations understand market trends, optimize business strategies and identify growth opportunities. Its platform provides detailed information on healthcare providers, payers and facilities, making it a valuable resource for life sciences, providers and payers.
The Perks:
- Employee-led affinity groups
- In-office yoga, fitness stipend and on-site gym
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
- Continuing education opportunities
Celebrating Diversity: “Because I have a seat at the table here, my ideas and contributions are valued, which allows me to grow as a person and in my career. I have the support from my manager and team members,” Senior Diversity Recruiter Tracey Lewis told Built In Boston in 2023. At the time, Lewis was co-lead of the BIPOC Culture@DH affinity group, helping to cultivate “a safe, progressive and inclusive space for our Black employees, indigenous employees and employees of color.”
What Vestmark Does: Vestmark provides investment management software and solutions designed to help financial advisors and institutions streamline portfolio management, trading and compliance. Their platform supports a range of investment strategies, enabling firms to efficiently manage accounts, enhance client service and achieve scalability.
The Perks:
- Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) matching plan, matching 50% of contributions up to 8% employees’ annual gross pay
- Restricted stock options, issued through a vesting and distribution schedule
- Employee and family-oriented events including outdoor events and virtual game nights
- Generous insurance coverage
Building Winning Products: Vestmark has been recognized for its innovative wealth-management solutions, winning for the second year in a row the Outstanding Achievement in Direct Indexing by Technology Providers award at the 2024 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards. A panel of independent judges selected VAST’s newest fixed-income enhancement for its ability to integrate fixed income and equity sleeves within a tax-optimized Unified Managed Account framework, enabling advisors to deliver more personalized and efficient portfolio-management solutions.
What Smartcat Does: Smartcat is a translation and localization platform designed for businesses and language service providers. It integrates AI-powered translation tools with a collaborative environment, helping users streamline their localization workflows, manage multilingual content and connect with a global network of linguists and translators.
The Perks:
- Performance bonuses
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Flexible schedules
- Company equity
Hiring Now: Smartcat is currently hiring for an array of roles across sales, legal, engineering, finance and more, with a special focus on conversational AI, machine learning and natural language processing expertise.
What Stavvy Does: Stavvy is a fintech company providing digital tools for the real estate and lending industries, focusing on simplifying loan servicing, foreclosure management and real estate transactions. Its platform enables secure digital signing, remote notarization and collaboration between stakeholders, reducing paperwork and enhancing compliance.
The Perks:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Company equity
- 12 recharge days and 12 observed holidays
- Flexible time off
Leading by Example: A Stavvy team member praised Senior Engineering Manager Kayleigh DeMello’s leadership in a Built In Boston article last year. “Kayleigh understands how to leverage resources available to her, and when necessary, pursue with tenacity information from other departments and higher leadership,” the colleague shared. “This allows her reports to maintain a sense of purpose and direction, weather uncertainties and changes by keeping an end goal in sight and trust in her leadership.”
What Asimov Does: Asimov is a synthetic biology company that engineers biological systems for various industries. Utilizing advanced automation, machine learning and computational tools, Asimov designs custom organisms and genetic circuits, aiming to accelerate the development of novel biotech solutions and therapeutic approaches.
The Perks:
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Continuing education policy
- Company equity
- Company-sponsored outings
Passionate Culture: “I think one of my favorite aspects of growing at Asimov is seeing new team member’s diverse passions augment the culture at Asimov. When I first started, there was a weekly board game group. Over the past two years, this has grown to a recurring book club, trading card group and much more,” Scientist Nicholas De La Torre told Built In Boston last year. Asimov even supported one employee in planning a weekend ski trip to share the sport with his colleagues.
What NuvoAir Does: NuvoAir focuses on digital health solutions for respiratory conditions, offering tools for patients and clinicians to monitor and manage lung health. Its platform combines smart devices, remote monitoring and telehealth capabilities to improve outcomes for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.
The Perks:
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Continuing education stipend
- Home office stipend for remote employees
- 401(k) and matching
Hiring Now: NuvoAir is currently hiring for sales and engineering positions in the company’s Boston office.
