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Machine Vision Optical Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO ยท On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of optoโ€‘mechanical ... vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off ...

Optical Engineer

Somerville, MA ยท On-site

$140K - $182K/yr

Practical shop skills: machining, 3D printing, soldering, or basic electronics. Benefits ... Medical, dental and vision on 1st day. * Company 401K match. * Direct, day-to-day mentorship from ...

Optical Engineer

Camas, WA ยท On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Summary We are seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer with experience supporting complex opto ... Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid ...

Optical Engineer

Somerville, MA ยท On-site

$140K - $182K/yr

Practical shop skills: machining, 3D printing, soldering, or basic electronics. Benefits ... Medical, dental and vision on 1st day. * Company 401K match. * Direct, day-to-day mentorship from ...

Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO ยท On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems ... vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off ...

Optical Engineer

Camas, WA ยท On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Summary We are seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer with experience supporting complex opto ... Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid ...

Optical Engineer

Camas, WA ยท On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Summary We are seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer with experience supporting complex opto ... Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid ...

Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO ยท On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems ... vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off ...

Display Optical Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$173K - $245K/yr

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Display Engineer to advance the optical design and display systems ... analysis (machine learning experience is a plus) About Meta Meta builds technologies that help ...

Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems ... vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off ...

Summary We are seeking a hands-on Optical Engineer with experience supporting complex opto ... Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid ...

Optical Engineer

Somerville, MA ยท On-site

$140K - $182K/yr

Practical shop skills: machining, 3D printing, soldering, or basic electronics. Benefits ... Medical, dental and vision on 1st day. * Company 401K match. * Direct, day-to-day mentorship from ...

Optical Engineer

Mountain View, CA ยท On-site

$132K - $179K/yr

Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and highly ... Medical, Dental, Vision, and more * Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards ...

Aeva is looking to bring on an Optical Engineer to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and highly ... Medical, Dental, Vision, and more * Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards ...

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How much do machine vision optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for machine vision optical engineer in the United States is $128,769.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Optical Engineer - VETi Platform

Palo Alto, CA โ€ข On-site

Kodiak Sciences Inc
Biotechnology Research and Developmentย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$151K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Description
Kodiak Sciences (Nasdaq: KOD) is advancing vision science by integrating retinal biology, optics, artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and next-generation wearable technologies.
Our VETiโ„ข - Visual Engagement Technology and Imager - platform is an AI-enabled wearable system combining advanced LiDAR, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), embedded computing, machine learning, and AR/VR technologies. VETi is being developed for applications in retina care, digital health, identity security, cognitive science, and broader AI-enabled vision technologies.
We are looking for a Senior Optical Engineer to build the optical foundation for Kodiak's VETi platform, from system concept through validated, production-ready instruments. This role is well suited for an engineer with strong optical design fundamentals who enjoys complex imaging and sensing problems and is excited to build optical systems that enable advanced medical imaging and wearable technologies. We are seeking strong optical engineers who are curious about medical imaging and motivated to work on advanced wearable technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, simulation, and validation of optical systems for wearable imaging and sensing - from concept through production.
  • Design confocal laser scanning, OCT, and related optical subsystems for retinal imaging and diagnostics.
  • Model and optimize optical systems in Zemax - including tolerancing, stray-light analysis, and performance budgets.
  • Build and characterize optical benchtop prototypes, integrating sources, detectors, lenses, and MEMS scanners.
  • Bring up new optical assemblies and debug image-quality issues across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
  • Work with software and ML teams on image-processing algorithms for raw optical data, contributing optical-domain expertise on signal characteristics, calibration, and artifacts.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, machine learning, and clinical teams.

Education / Required Qualifications
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Optics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional optical engineering experience developing complex imaging systems.
  • Strong optical design and simulation experience with Zemax.
  • Hands-on experience designing confocal laser scanning microscopes, OCT systems, or similar imaging instruments, with a proven track record of building optical devices from prototype through validation.
  • Ability to collaborate across optical, electrical, mechanical, software, scientific, and engineering teams.

Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable
  • Programming and scripting (Python, MATLAB) for instrument control, data analysis, and algorithm prototyping.
  • Ability to design and model image-processing algorithms for optical and imaging data.
  • Experience with AR/VR optics, head-mounted display systems, or near-eye optics.
  • Experience with MEMS scanners, adaptive optics, wavefront sensing, or beam-steering technologies.
  • Experience taking optical assemblies from prototype through DFM/DFT to mass production.
  • Familiarity with regulated medical-device development (IEC 60601, ISO 13485, FDA) and laser safety standards (IEC 60825), or willingness to learn.

Why Join Kodiak
This role is for engineers who want their optical designs to drive real-world wearable systems - imaging, sensing, and embedded computing - and shape the hardware itself.
You will work at the intersection of software, hardware, medical imaging, optics, AR/VR, LiDAR, OCT, and AI. The platform is novel, the technical challenges are deep, and the work has the potential to shape a new class of wearable vision technologies.