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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$152K - $169K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative Fire Control software, ensuring reliability and future readiness for Navy platforms while managing the full software lifecycle...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Innovate scalable backend services and AI tools to enhance visual asset editing. Collaborate with developers to integrate advanced models and workflows, ensuring efficient operations in a cloud enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage communities by developing strategic outreach plans to support solar and clean energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and foster positive relationships with st...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable AI systems for cybersecurity. Drive innovation by developing LLMs and agentic systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance det...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Elevate client success by partnering with credit unions to optimize technology adoption and operational efficiency. Drive value realization through tailored engagement, ensuring the voice of the custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Advance the design of large-scale data center projects by leading innovative strategies, ensuring project alignment with engineering standards, managing diverse teams, and driving design excellence in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance post-implementation customer experiences for integrations. Drive collaboration between customers, vendors, and engineering to resolve complex issues, ensuring seamless i...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $335K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing autonomous vehicle mapping systems. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead the design and implementation of scalable distributed systems, collaborating across tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Join us to reshape lifecycle marketing strategies with data-driven automation, enhancing guest experiences across email, SMS, and push notifications. Influence high-impact initiatives while collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$189K - $210K *

Shape the future of renewables by leading product initiatives from discovery to launch. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges, influence engineering efforts, and enhance user experiences...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Drive exceptional field service support by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining IT equipment. Emphasize customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness while ensuring adherence to quality and sa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in post-award activities, transforming proposals into actionable plans while managing EPC agreements, risks, and operational handovers for successful project delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$117K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by designing, developing, and supporting scalable applications, collaborating with Agile teams to deliver innovative solutions in the healthcare data...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation as a Technical Product Manager, enhancing radiology technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve software applications while ensuring alignment with user...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Empower customer success by serving as a trusted technical advisor, facilitating onboarding, driving product adoption, and ensuring long-term value through strategic collaboration with internal teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and development of impactful software solutions, enhancing prescription decision-making and cost transparency while driving cross-team collaboration in a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $269K *

Architect scalable cloud systems on AWS to enhance collectible platforms. Drive end-to-end feature development while leading technical evolution. Collaborate in cross-functional teams, ensuring seamle...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts payable operations, ensuring timely invoice processing and effective vendor communication in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Your focus on detail will support str...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $129K *

Analyze and enhance control systems in nuclear power plants, managing projects from design to execution while collaborating with engineers and clients to ensure operational efficiency and safety acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that champions innovative sales strategies for therapeutic products while fostering strong client relationships and executing marketing plans to exceed goals and enhance customer satisfact...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $179K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Software Engineers, tackling complex software challenges and driving innovation across the software development life cycle in a remote capacity using Agil...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Accelerate demand generation efforts through engagement-driven strategies, leading webinars and email campaigns while collaborating with sales to enhance pipeline success and optimize program ROI...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Optimize operational infrastructure to drive marketing innovation, connecting teams and automating workflows for massive scale. Leverage AI to enhance lifecycle marketing and analytics for data-driven...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$181K - $241K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team while driving a long-term technical vision, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing processes across cross-functional collaborations in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of machine learning by building innovative models and solutions, collaborating with engineers, and mentoring peers. Influence project direction while delivering impactful results acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.