Senior Optical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Find your next Senior Optical Engineer job through Ladders. Our platform hosts numerous high-paying job opportunities for professionals in the field. Senior Optical Engineers play a critical role in creating, designing, and improving optical devices including, but not limited to, lenses, telescopes, and microscopes.

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$120K - $145K *

Join a high-performing team to design and enhance critical software systems for autonomous vehicles. You’ll optimize performance and user experience in safety-critical applications across diverse envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Advance your engineering career by developing high-performance PCIe software solutions that enhance communication reliability and bandwidth between hardware components in leading-edge networking syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$168K - $280K *

Lead the verification and validation efforts for mission-critical flight software, ensuring compliance with rigorous test plans and strategies while collaborating across technical teams to advance aer...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. As part of our engineering group, you'll oversee large-scale platform initiatives, manage incident responses, and innovate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $159K *

Elevate your career by ensuring software quality and compliance in innovative cloud and AI/ML systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and uphold stringent saf...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Transform the endpoint product domain by shaping strategy, driving initiatives from discovery to launch, and engaging directly with customers to ensure impactful solutions that meet business objective...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of a pivotal role in managing network operations, leading team initiatives, and ensuring efficient infrastructure support in a global setting, all while fostering a culture of teamwork...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

Pioneer the delivery of high-quality service projects to customers, enhancing relationships and ensuring timely execution. Lead cross-functional teams and manage financial efficiency while adhering to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $287K *

Engineer innovative profiling tools within the Developer Tools team, leading the design and development of features that streamline performance data collection and visualization in complex cloud and c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Transform user experiences by designing and developing advanced profiling tools for cloud environments, enhancing performance analysis and visualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $215K *

Lead the development of innovative agentic systems, transforming complex processes through AI orchestration and optimization. Collaborate with senior management to implement best practices and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the vision and execution of a 2D/3D design tool to enhance user experience, leveraging innovative workflows and robust metrics while collaborating closely with engineering, design, and various b...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $155K *

Transform the customer onboarding experience in local government with engineer-led implementations. Collaborate on technical challenges, automate key processes, and ensure data integrity while buildin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product experiences for clinicians, driving AI-native solutions for teletherapy services that enhance support for children with diverse needs while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming the future of energy by overseeing a team that delivers innovative solutions in transmission planning, ensuring actionable insights for utilities and ISOs while maintai...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead, mentor, and drive software projects ensuring safety and compliance in aerospace technology. Your leadership will guide engineers in delivering innovative solutions efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $200K *

Engineer innovative fluid and process systems for isotope production, ensuring safety and reliability. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance design, analysis, and operation. Drive solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$224K - $431K *

Transform your career by leading cutting-edge product architectures and deployments. Drive innovation in new product introductions while collaborating across teams to enhance NVIDIA’s cloud and on-pre...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $149K *

Shape the future by establishing and maintaining vital business and program requirements, facilitating agile processes, and ensuring traceability across systems for enhanced project success and qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation in network software by collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing features for large data centers, and providing quality solutions from design to deployment while mentori...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Transform workforce identity and access management by leading engineering efforts, ensuring secure and efficient operations while driving strategic initiatives that enhance user experience and operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Design and enhance a robust test automation framework using Playwright, ensuring compliance and quality across UI, API, and integration layers through innovative AI-assisted methodologies in a high-st...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Optical Engineer?question toggle

    Senior Optical Engineers develop and design optical systems and equipment. They are responsible for the conceptualizaton, design, testing and development of optical systems.

  • What qualifications are required to be a Senior Optical Engineer?question toggle

    Most Senior Optical Engineers hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physics, Optics, or a related field. Experience in the field, analytical skills, and familiarity with optical design software are commonly required.

  • Why should I use Ladders for my Senior Optical Engineer job search?question toggle

    Ladders hosts vetted professional jobs that pay $100000 or more. We provide detailed job descriptions, application advice, and a wide list of opportunities across the U.S.A.