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How much do remote analog photonics jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote analog photonics in the United States is $142,396.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Analog Photonics vs Remote Optical Engineer?

AspectRemote Analog PhotonicsRemote Optical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields; certifications in photonics or optics are commonBachelor's or higher in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics; certifications in optics or photonics are often preferred
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, involving design, testing, and simulation of analog photonic systemsPrimarily remote, focusing on optical system design, analysis, and integration
Industry UsageUsed in telecommunications, sensing, and data communications industriesCommon in telecommunications, defense, and research sectors

Remote Analog Photonics specialists focus on designing and testing analog photonic components, while Remote Optical Engineers work on optical system design and analysis. Both roles require similar technical backgrounds and often operate remotely within the same industries, but their specific focus areas differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Analog Photonics job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,396 per year, or $68.5 per hour.
Sr Quantronics Superconducting Solutions Architect

Sr Quantronics Superconducting Solutions Architect

Cadence Design Systems Inc.

Cary, IL • On-site, Remote

$157K - $292K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Locations: remote role but must be currently located in the US.

This role will provide strategic leadership at the intersection of quantum, photonics, and electronic design automation by engaging directly with customers to understand complex technical and business challenges, defining high-impact solutions using Cadence technologies, and shaping project scope, deliverables, and investment requirements. The individual will partner closely with services leadership and R&D to identify tool requirements, influence future development priorities, and drive execution across extended internal and customer-facing teams. In addition, this role will advance Cadence's quantronics capabilities by developing deep expertise in how Cadence platforms can be adapted to emerging technologies and by collaborating with R&D to accelerate tool, methodology, and solution innovation.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 16-25 years of design/EDA experience or Master's degree with at least 15 years of experience. Master's degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of quantum, superconducting and photonics technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of analog and RF EDA flows.
  • Good programming knowledge in Unix, Shell scripting, perl desired
  • Strong customer-facing communication and problem solving skills
  • Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiar with EDA tool:

  • Simulators: Spectre, AMS, Xcelium
  • Implementation: Virtuoso; Innovus and APD (preferred but not required)
  • Analysis: Celsius, Clarity, Sigrity

The annual salary range for California is $157,500 to $292,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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