Optical Engineer Jobs

Discover high-paying Optical Engineer jobs on Ladders. If you're an expert in developing optical systems and components, this is the category for you.

What is an Optical Engineer?

Optical Engineers are professionals who apply the principles of optics to design, create, and improve optical systems and devices. Their work can include research and development in areas such as optical sensors, lasers, and imaging systems.

What are the skills required for an Optical Engineer?

The skills required for Optical Engineers include optical system design, problem-solving, research and development expertise, knowledge of optical software, and a deep understanding of physical sciences and mathematics.

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$98K - $160K *

Join a team that's advancing product design through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring excellence in engineering change management, and driving process improvements for new and existing products...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$330K - $500K+*

Transform Netflix's understanding of infrastructure efficiency by developing metrics and insightful analyses. Collaborate with diverse data teams to shape investment decisions that drive operational e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of user-centric software design by collaborating on innovative solutions, enhancing design systems, and optimizing UI/UX for a large-scale application with over 100,000 active users...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing fire protection systems for nuclear facilities while collaborating with engineering teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting modifications that safeguar...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to drive client success through effective implementation of advanced MMM solutions. Engage with stakeholders, optimize processes with AI, and translate complex data insights into a...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a role that drives innovation in electrical design for data centers. Oversee project activities, develop design standards, and implement energy-efficient systems while leading a...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform instrumentation and control systems for reliable electrical distribution in data centers. Lead design projects and mentor teams while ensuring adherence to industry standards for optimal per...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing quality assurance for cutting-edge radiopharmaceuticals. Oversee development quality, regulatory compliance, and team leadership, ensuring alignment with GMP and enhancing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $211K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team driving innovation in a platform for self-care businesses. Foster a culture of excellence, ensuring timely delivery of high-impact projects while managing team growth a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of advanced hardware solutions, leveraging expertise in high-speed electronics and multidisciplinary collaboration to meet stringent customer demands across complex pro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$388K - $500K+*

Join our dynamic team to innovate and elevate the consumer help center experience for millions. As a full stack engineer, you'll build and enhance scalable solutions while collaborating with cross-fun...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$144K - $190K *

Advance cutting-edge defense technology by leading the design of complex embedded systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance hardware solutions on time and within...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Innovate high-speed testing solutions by collaborating with sales teams to enhance customer success. Engage with diverse industry stakeholders including manufacturers and university labs to drive prod...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming Cloud Operations by driving operational health, stability, and performance for our Enterprise Imaging cloud platform, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation thro...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment across departments. Drive innovation in bottle manufacturing while maintaining cost efficiency and adhe...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Champion innovative solutions by providing expert technical support in RF/Microwave applications. Collaborate with teams and customers to enhance product design, ensuring satisfaction through quality...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer enterprise technology infrastructure as a strategic hands-on leader, driving revenue systems and data platforms. Your efforts will shape company growth, integrating tech and AI, while guiding...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$246K - $339K *

Elevate our microservices architecture by designing scalable solutions across regions and cells. Own configuration frameworks, lead architectural changes, and integrate AI tools to enhance service per...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $339K *

Drive a transformative strategy for a cohesive developer experience; manage cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, integrate AI into workflows, and optimize CI/CD systems across enginee...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $198K *

Build next-generation AI tooling and scale core ML infrastructure, optimizing distributed training systems for deep learning innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to empower researchers and engin...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $224K *

Unlock potential by spearheading innovative satellite systems engineering initiatives that support vital defense programs, guiding projects from conception to successful operation through collaboratio...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $118K *

Pioneer AI-driven quality engineering, enhancing automation frameworks and validating innovative software solutions while ensuring high standards of performance, reliability, and data integrity throug...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine data management by building robust systems for signal sources, ensuring real-time trustworthiness and value retrieval. Collaborate with teams to mitigate data failure modes while enhancing t...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by designing, building, and managing cloud services that drive AI features, using C#/.NET, Python, and Go, in a fast-paced environment for enterprise-scale solutions...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead our cyber security team to enhance software and infrastructure security across cloud platforms, ensuring robust protections for systems serving emergency services globally and guiding developers...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Optical Engineer do?question toggle

    Optical Engineers utilize the principles of optics to research, develop, and improve optical systems and equipment. This can encompass a wide range of applications, from medical devices and telecommunications equipment to aerospace systems and more.

  • What qualifications do you need to be an Optical Engineer?question toggle

    Most Optical Engineer roles require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as physics or electrical engineering. However, many high-paying Optical Engineer jobs may require a master's degree or Ph.D., along with professional experience in the field.

  • What is the salary range for Optical Engineers?question toggle

    Salary can vary greatly depending upon factors like geographic location, size of the company, and level of experience. However, at Ladders, we host Optical Engineer jobs that offer salaries of $100000 or more.