ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Opt Engineer Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Judge Group, Inc.

Systems Engineer - V

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

NET developer Location- Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid) Duration- Long-term contract Targeted Years of ... Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

Swinerton Incorporated

Project Engineer Intern

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16 - $21/hr

H-1B lottery registration submission and completion of the STEM OPT I-983 training plan are ... Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree completed or in progress, or ...

WSP

Experienced Substation Physical Engineer

Duluth, GA

$90K - $115K/yr

... OPT, CPT, or other employmentbased visas). * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in ... Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design processes applicable to ...

WSP

Experienced Substation Physical Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

... OPT, CPT, or other employment-based visas). * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in ... Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design processes applicable to ...

Lightera

OVD Process Engineer

Norcross, GA · On-site

Process engineer to launch and support new OVD production line to ensure safe and efficient ... The company does not providevisasponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training ...

KPMG

Manager, AI Engineer

Atlanta, GA

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, AI Engineer to join our Advisory Services practice ... J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ...

KPMG

Manager, AI Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, AI Engineer to join our Advisory Services practice ... J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ...

LIGHTERA

OVD Process Engineer

Norcross, GA · On-site

Process engineer to launch and support new OVD production line to ensure safe and efficient ... The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT ...

Monitise

Senior DevOps Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$110K - $186K/yr

... Engineer you will be responsible for engineering, architecture, automation and monitoring of ... Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or ...

WSP

Experienced Substation P&C Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

... OPT, CPT, or other employment-based visas). * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in ... Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design processes applicable to ...

WSP

Experienced Substation P&C Engineer

Duluth, GA

$90K - $115K/yr

... OPT, CPT, or other employmentbased visas). * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in ... Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design processes applicable to ...

The Whiteside Agency

Software Engineer I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$99K - $163K/yr

The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role ... Apply engineering fundamentals to Salesforce development, configuration, and integration projects

CINC

Senior Software/Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$120K/yr

As a Senior Software/Data Engineer on the TruBase platform, you will own the data transport ... We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, OPT extensions) at this time. This is not ...

Newell Brands

Quality Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product and supplier quality across the Writing ... Please note this position will not be ble to sponsor H1B visa or support OPT status. Newell Brands ...

previous page

Showing results 41-60

All JobsOpt Engineer JobsOpt Engineer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Opt Engineer information

See Atlanta, GA salary details

$35.6K

$83.9K

$131.3K

How much do opt engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for opt engineer in Atlanta, GA is $83,875.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,600.00 and $93,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and teams do opt engineers typically work on?

Opt Engineers often collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to design, prototype, and test optical components or systems such as lenses, lasers, or imaging devices. Your daily responsibilities may involve hands-on laboratory work, simulations using specialized software, and presenting technical findings to colleagues and stakeholders. You’ll likely work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, and may interact with manufacturing or quality assurance teams throughout a project's lifecycle. This environment encourages ongoing learning and cross-functional problem-solving, offering opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in fields like telecommunications, healthcare, and aerospace. As you gain experience, you can move into lead engineering roles, project management, or specialized technical positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an opt engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as an Opt Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of optics and photonics, and a relevant degree in physics, optical engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with optical design software (such as Zemax or Code V), laboratory equipment, and familiarity with industry standards or certifications like SPIE or OSA membership can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and strong communication skills set candidates apart in this collaborative and detail-oriented field. These skills are crucial for developing precise optical systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring successful project outcomes in diverse technical environments.

What does an opt engineer do?

An Opt Engineer, or Optical Engineer, designs, develops, and optimizes optical systems and components used in various applications, such as telecommunications, medical devices, and imaging systems. They apply principles of optics, physics, and engineering to create high-performance optical solutions. Their responsibilities may include lens design, laser system development, fiber optics, and optical testing. Additionally, they collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration with electronic and mechanical components.

What are the most commonly searched types of Opt Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA? The most popular types of Opt Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA are:
What are popular job titles related to Opt Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA? For Opt Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Opt Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA look for? The top searched job categories for Opt Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA are:
Opt Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Opt Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $83,875 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Machine Learning Lead Engineer

Cox Communications, Inc.

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$134K - $224K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Cox Communications rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 97 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Job Family Group
Data Intelligence & Science
Job Profile
Machine Learning Lead Engineer
Management Level
Manager - Non People Leader
Flexible Work Option
Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week
Travel %
Yes, 15% of the time
Work Shift
Day
Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $134,900.00 - $224,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Job Description
Cox Automotive is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer Lead for the AI Accelerator team. The role spans three areas. The Lead builds and scales machine learning models across the company, from design through production, and brings deep skill in one area such as deep learning, generative AI, computer vision, optimization, or causal machine learning. The Lead also sets the model selection strategy for the team and owns AI governance policy, including bias checks, compliance tracking, and audit trails. The Lead builds evaluation systems that measure whether AI agents and models perform as expected, using the GenAI Eval Framework.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain ML models, algorithms, and pipelines for training, inference, and production
  • Use AI tools such as Claude Code to speed up coding, feature work, and testing
  • Build ML infrastructure, monitoring, and documentation with engineering partners
  • Turn model results into business value, and share progress with stakeholders across teams
  • Coach teams on AI adoption, and lead AI transformation work, from tool testing to rollout
  • Track new advances in ML and AI, and publish or present findings through papers and talks
  • Design agent based workflows for training, data pipelines, and analysis, matched to team skill level
Model Selection & AI Governance Strategy
  • Own the Model Optimization pillar of the agentic AI framework, and set the model selection strategy for the team
  • Pick between Claude Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus based on task complexity, cost, and speed needs
  • Build clear rules for when to use each model, and document the reasoning for each choice
  • Track model cost across projects, and report spend to leadership
  • Own AI governance policy, including bias checks, compliance tracking, and audit trails
  • Work with legal and compliance teams to meet AI regulations
  • Report on AI risk and model use across the AI Accelerator portfolio
Evaluation Systems (Agentic AI Framework)
  • Build and run evaluation systems for AI agents using the GenAI Eval Framework (GEF)
  • Check answer correctness, task completion, tool selection, and context quality, not just the final output
  • Calibrate LLM as judge scores against human baselines through agreement analysis
  • Curate golden datasets with human labels and short critiques for each agent type
  • Compare evaluation runs before and after a prompt or model change, and flag quality shifts
  • Build synthetic conversations to test agents before they reach production
  • Watch for drift, and trace the root cause when agent quality moves away from baseline
  • Set standards for how teams test and approve new models before rollout, and own the hardest evaluation problems as the field matures

WHO YOU ARE:
Required Skills
  • Skilled in AI development tools (Claude, GPT- for ML work, with the skill to check AI output before production use
  • Understanding of agent frameworks (AWS AgentSquad, AWS Strands, LangChain, agent patterns), from basic setup to custom enterprise design
  • Knowledge of AI ethics, responsible AI practice, and governance rules for business critical ML work
  • A steady habit of learning in AI augmented data science and responsible AI use
  • Skill in comparing AI models on cost, speed, and output quality, and matching each model to the task
  • Hands-on experience sourcing, deploying, and running open-source models in local or cloud environments
  • Ability to set up model serving infrastructure and get open-weight models running end to end (weights, dependencies, inference)
  • Skill in benchmarking open-source models against hosted/proprietary options on quality, cost, and latency to inform build-vs-buy decisions
  • Comfort fine-tuning, quantizing, or otherwise adapting open-source models to task and hardware constraints
Required Qualifications
  • Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of experience, or a master's degree and 4 years, or a Ph.D. and 1 year, or 14 years of experience with no degree
  • 6+ years' experience working in Machine Learning focused work
  • Skilled in analytical thinking, consulting, requirements work, system and technology integration, and comfort with new technology
  • Skilled in working with intent, clear communication, building trust, driving new ideas, and pushing for high quality work
  • Other duties as needed
  • A track record of leading new projects from idea to proof of concept
  • Deep skill in more than one ML area and knowledge of new research
  • Strong background in testing technology, studying competitors, and planning strategy
  • Proof of sharing knowledge through papers, talks, or similar work
  • Experience building and leading strong research or innovation teams
  • Strong communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
  • A strong network in the ML research community
  • Experience with research partnerships and joint work
  • Must live within a commutable distance to Atlanta
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in corporate research labs, innovation teams, or technology consulting
  • A record of finding and rolling out breakthrough technology
  • Background moving research into business use
  • A strong name in the ML community through talks or open source work
  • Knowledge of new areas such as LLMs, agents, foundation models, multimodal AI, or quantum ML
Leadership Expectations
  • Build a culture of testing, learning, and smart risk taking
  • Build agreement on research priorities while keeping speed high
  • Grow talent through mentoring in both technical skill and research method
  • Share complex results and their meaning with people at every level
  • Lead by example through curiosity, careful method, and open sharing
  • Connect new research to real business use
  • Build the team into a known center for ML experiments

Drug Testing
To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
Benefits
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
About Us
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
EOE, including disability/vets

What Cox Communications employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Cox Communications logo

About Cox Communications

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today! Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark?

Industry

Media and telecom

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

View All Cox Communications Jobs

Apply