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SOLV Energy

HV SCADA Engineer II (Remote)

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

The HV SCADA Engineer II will provide intermediate level engineering support for the design ... Fiber Optics,Serial RS-232 /RS-485,andEthernetTCP/IP. * Experience working with industry recognized ...

Cisco

Solutions Engineer, NeoCloud

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$229K - $299K/yr

While this position is remote-hybrid, candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to the ... Optical system design: Metro, RON, DWDM, and data center optics * Silicon architecture, ASICs, and ...

Cisco

Solutions Engineer, NeoCloud

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$229K - $299K/yr

While this position is remote-hybrid, candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to the ... Optical system design: Metro, RON, DWDM, and data center optics * Silicon architecture, ASICs, and ...

Cisco

Solutions Engineer, NeoCloud

San Jose, CA · On-site

$229K - $299K/yr

While this position is remote-hybrid, candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to the ... Optical system design: Metro, RON, DWDM, and data center optics * Silicon architecture, ASICs, and ...

Naval Sea Systems Command

ENGINEER

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site +1

$104K - $161K/yr

... remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for ... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ...

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How much do remote optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote optical engineer in California is $141,730.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,300.00 and $164,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote optical engineer?

A Remote Optical Engineer designs, analyzes, and tests optical systems and components while working from a remote location. They may be involved in developing lenses, fiber optics, laser systems, or imaging technologies for industries like telecommunications, healthcare, or aerospace. Using simulations and modeling software, they optimize optical performance and troubleshoot design challenges. Collaboration with teams happens virtually, requiring strong communication skills. This role often demands expertise in optics, photonics, and related engineering principles.

What projects or challenges does a remote optical engineer typically work on?

As a Remote Optical Engineer, you may work on projects ranging from designing lenses or laser systems to optimizing fiber optic communications or developing imaging devices. Common challenges include troubleshooting optical alignment remotely, accurately simulating system performance, and ensuring close collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineering teams across different time zones. The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and navigate virtual project management tools is essential for success. These diverse projects offer opportunities to innovate, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to cutting-edge technologies from anywhere.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote optical engineer?

To excel as a Remote Optical Engineer, you need a solid understanding of optics, photonics, and optical system design, typically backed by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with simulation tools such as Zemax or LightTools, CAD software, and possibly certifications in optical engineering or fiber optics is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and self-motivation are key soft skills, especially when working remotely. These skills are vital for delivering precise optical solutions, collaborating efficiently across virtual teams, and managing projects independently.

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Infographic showing various Remote Optical Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,730 per year, or $68.1 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Pasadena, CA • On-site, Remote

$143K - $238K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Keysight Technologies rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Do you have an eye for clean, intuitive interfaces? Think in terms of user wants and passionate about user experience? Ready to experiment and possess the strong development skills in C++ and physics background needed to transform your design concepts into code? Looking for a culture that highly values developer ideas and provides independence to execute them?   If yes, join our multi-disciplined, diverse team of developers, testers, product owners, subject experts and business leaders with varied backgrounds in developing the next generation UI platform for Engineering Applications for Optical Design.  

Why come work for the ODE R&D team: 

Keysight ODE has been the leader in making high-quality optical software for 50 years. We provide cutting edge software solutions used to design optical systems in consumer electronics, lighting solutions, microlithography, automotive. Many of the well-known digital personal devices we use everyday are designed using our software. 

We build on our core values of “People. Passion. Performance.” At ODE you will live a team responsibility process that focuses on win-win solutions as the norm and not the exception, a collaborative working environment with some of the brightest engineers in both the Software and Optics fields, and plentiful opportunities for training, learning and career growth with dedicated mentoring provided by our experienced team members 

Remote-eligible role if based in Tucson, AZ; Rochester, NY; or Pasadena, CA.

Responsibilities

 We are looking for Senior Software Engineer with CAD/CAM frontend development experience in windows technology who is motivated and operates at a high level of responsibility. The purpose of the position is to provide innovative user-friendly software development solutions while maintaining and expanding scalable architecture for our flagship optical design software. The position requires strong development skills in C++ and Python and necessitates the ability to understand, experiment and drive towards workable software.  

  • Building solutions in C++ for our optical design software tools used by major consumer electronics companies 

  • Actively engage with subject experts in solution envisioning and feature development to help lower the adoption threshold of the software 

  • Research, experiment, advocate and develop enhancements to improve usability and transform UI stack to modern technologies 

  • Employ state-of-the-art development tools and practices to ensure high-quality and high-performance solutions are delivered to the market efficiently 

  • Work with developers, testers and customer representatives in an agile environment to create software solutions to tackle cutting edge problems 


Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Optics). 

  • Strong software development background (5-10yrs of experience) 

  • Multiple years and deep understanding of the C++ language 

  • Proficient in Python 

  • Hands-on experience in Frontend Development, User Workflow Design, using technology for windows platform – Qt/QML, .Net, MFC 

  • Strong communication skills for working in team as well as the ability to interface with subject experts to translate technical know-how into product solutions 

Knowledge and expertise in any of the following areas is a plus: 

  • Experience working with large commercial software systems with HPC  

  • Licensing and Installer technology experience 

  • Experience developing CAD applications with strong foundation in 3D geometry and numerical method 

  • Developed shippable AI product/solution 

  • Cross platform development experience 

Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range: MIN $143,050- MAX $238,420

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

- Medical, dental and vision

- Health Savings Account

- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life, Accident, Disability insurance

- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health

- 401(k) Plan

- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

- Paid Family Leave

- Discounts, Perks

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Adoption Assistance

- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Optics). 

  • Strong software development background (5-10yrs of experience) 

  • Multiple years and deep understanding of the C++ language 

  • Proficient in Python 

  • Hands-on experience in Frontend Development, User Workflow Design, using technology for windows platform – Qt/QML, .Net, MFC 

  • Strong communication skills for working in team as well as the ability to interface with subject experts to translate technical know-how into product solutions 

Knowledge and expertise in any of the following areas is a plus: 

  • Experience working with large commercial software systems with HPC  

  • Licensing and Installer technology experience 

  • Experience developing CAD applications with strong foundation in 3D geometry and numerical method 

  • Developed shippable AI product/solution 

  • Cross platform development experience 

Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range: MIN $143,050- MAX $238,420

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

- Medical, dental and vision

- Health Savings Account

- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life, Accident, Disability insurance

- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health

- 401(k) Plan

- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

- Paid Family Leave

- Discounts, Perks

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Adoption Assistance

- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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