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Judge Group, Inc.

Senior Optical Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Senior Optical Engineer We are seeking a talented Optical Engineer to contribute to the development ... Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

Judge Group, Inc.

Sr. Compliance Engineer

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Compliance Engineer, Product Safety & EMC Location Marlborough, MA About the Job As a Compliance ... Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.

Formlabs

Electrical Engineer

Somerville, MA

We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes ... Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community * And of course... unlimited 3D prints We ...

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How much do opt engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for opt engineer in Boston, MA is $94,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,100.00 and $105,900.00 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.

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Infographic showing various Opt Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,755 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Senior Platform Engineer, Workday (Workday Studio)

Capital One

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$60.50 - $77.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Senior Platform Engineer, Workday (Workday Studio)

Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs.

We are seeking Workday Engineers who are passionate about developing highly-resilient, fundamentally-sound objects to support the Human Resource technology driving Capital One. As part of a team that's leading the next wave of disruption on a whole new scale, you will play an integral part in advancing Capital One's Human Resource Technology ecosystem and culture of technical excellence. You will champion automation of functional and technical processes and bring your expertise to drive innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities:

  • Work with product owners to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios

  • Understand and translate the priorities of the business while integrating HR value proposition and strategies to meet the needs of the business

  • Deliver solutions in Workday across HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll and Benefits through efficient and organized processes while maintaining high standards

  • Effectively communicate across team, Product Owner, stakeholders and influence solutions across business partners

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, collaborate with HR partners to provide innovative ideas and insights to redesign business processes that will optimize business results.

  • Continually research, test and stay up-to-date on Workday updates, fixes and capabilities

  • Build & maintain thorough documentation for system implementation

  • Primary contact for questions related to how the system works from a business and a technical perspective

  • Provide production support for Workday by troubleshooting problems, testing, and working with the business to resolve issues

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

  • At least 4 years of Workday platform engineering experience

  • At least 2 years of experience designing and developing integration solutions

  • At least 2 years of experience working with APIs within the Workday environment using REST or SOAP

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 5+ years of experience working with Workday platform across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Compensation or Talent and Performance Management

  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing integration solutions in Workdayusing Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Custom Reports or RaaS solutions

  • 3+ years of experience working with APIs within the Workday environment using REST or SOAP

  • Workday Integration Developer certifications

  • 1+ years designing and developing solutions using Workday Extend

  • 1+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure or another cloud service

  • 2+ years of experience in Agile practices

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Cambridge, MA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Senior Platform Engineer


Chicago, IL: $119,400 - $136,200 for Senior Platform Engineer


McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Senior Platform Engineer


New York, NY: $143,200 - $163,500 for Senior Platform Engineer


Plano, TX: $119,400 - $136,200 for Senior Platform Engineer


Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 for Senior Platform Engineer


San Francisco, CA: $143,200 - $163,500 for Senior Platform Engineer


San Jose, CA: $143,200 - $163,500 for Senior Platform Engineer




Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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