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PsiQuantum

Manager, Optical Process Engineering

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$150K - $194K/yr

Present technical updates and manufacturing metrics to senior leadership. Technical Responsibilities * Develop optical fabrication processes such as: * Optical alignment and fiber optic education ...

PsiQuantum

Manager, Optical Process Engineering

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$150K - $194K/yr

Present technical updates and manufacturing metrics to senior leadership. Technical Responsibilities * Develop optical fabrication processes such as: * Optical alignment and fiber optic education ...

Coherent

Sr. Principal Optical Product Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$152K - $197K/yr

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead the optical aspects for the design of optical transceivers. Involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical, electrical ...

Etched

Optical I/O Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

This is a hands‑on senior IC role with a clear path to growing a team behind you. The right candidate combines deep technical credibility in silicon photonics, optical packaging, or high‑speed ...

Becoming

Optics Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$151K - $196K/yr

This is a senior builder role. You will design stable, production-grade optical systems that integrate tightly with mechanical structures, electronics, firmware, and data systems - and you will be ...

Becoming

Optics Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$152K - $196K/yr

This is a senior builder role. You will design stable, production-grade optical systems that integrate tightly with mechanical structures, electronics, firmware, and data systems - and you will be ...

Becoming

Optics Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$151K - $196K/yr

This is a senior builder role. You will design stable, production-grade optical systems that integrate tightly with mechanical structures, electronics, firmware, and data systems -- and you will be ...

Icehouseventures

Optics Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

This is a senior builder role. You will design stable, production‑grade optical systems that integrate tightly with mechanical structures, electronics, firmware, and data systems -- and you will be ...

Becoming

Optics Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

This is a senior builder role. You will design stable, production‑grade optical systems that integrate tightly with mechanical structures, electronics, firmware, and data systems -- and you will be ...

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How much do senior optical jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior optical in San Ramon, CA is $89,722.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,400.00 and $115,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Optical vs Optical Technician?

AspectSenior OpticalOptical Technician
Required CredentialsOptical-related certifications, experience in optical design or managementOptical dispensing certifications, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, research facilities, or management rolesOptical retail stores, labs, manufacturing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageOptical companies, healthcare, research institutionsOptical retail chains, labs, manufacturing firms
Common Search & ComparisonHigher-level responsibilities, design, and supervisionTechnical assembly, fitting, and testing

Senior Optical professionals typically handle advanced design, management, or supervisory tasks within optical companies or research settings. In contrast, Optical Technicians focus on technical assembly, fitting, and testing of optical devices or eyewear. While both roles require specialized training, Senior Optical roles involve more experience and higher-level responsibilities, whereas Optical Technicians are more hands-on with technical tasks.

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Infographic showing various Senior Optical job openings in San Ramon, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,722 per year, or $43.1 per hour.

Optical Validation Engineer, Principal

Astera Labs

San Jose, CA • On-site

$205K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs' Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company's COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company's custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.
We are seeking an experienced Optical (EIC/PIC) Validation Engineer at the Principal level to lead the validation, characterization, and qualification of advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs) closely integrated with electronic integrated circuits (EICs) multiple optical configurations.
This high-impact role focuses on ensuring the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of next-generation optical engines for high-speed data center, AI/ML, and telecom applications. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in electro-optical testing, system-level validation, and multiple optical integration challenges.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end validation and characterization of Optical Engines integrating EIC and PIC in multiple Silicon Photonic architectures.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans, methodologies, and automation frameworks for optical, electrical, and electro-optical performance metrics (e.g., BER, eye diagrams, insertion loss, extinction ratio, receiver sensitivity, transmitter power).
  • Perform detailed characterization of key building blocks: modulators, photodetectors, lasers, waveguides, couplers, and high-speed EIC/PIC interfaces.
  • Validate co-packaged optics performance including high-speed electrical interfaces (SerDes, UCIe), thermal management, signal integrity, power integrity, and optical coupling efficiency.
  • Design and implement test setups for wafer-level, package-level, and system-level testing, including active alignment, thermal cycling, reliability stress, and environmental qualification.
  • Collaborate closely with PIC Design, EIC Design, Packaging, Test Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to close design-for-test (DfT) and design-for-manufacturability (DfM) gaps.
  • Analyze large datasets from validation runs, perform failure analysis, root cause investigation, and drive corrective actions.
  • Support bring-up and debug of silicon photonics prototypes and optical modules.
  • Define and execute qualification plans per industry standards (Telcordia, GR-468, JEDEC, etc.).
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to intellectual property through patents and technical publications.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field.
  • 10+ years (Senior) of hands-on experience in silicon photonics or optical transceiver validation.
  • Strong experience with EIC/PIC co-design validation, multiple Optical Configurations.
  • Expertise in high-speed optical and electrical testing: BER testers, sampling oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, optical power meters, and automated test equipment.
  • Proficiency with photonic test automation (Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent) and data analysis tools (JMP, MATLAB, Python/Pandas).
  • Deep understanding of optical coupling, thermal effects in 2.5D/3D packaging, and high-speed signal integrity challenges in CPO systems.
  • Familiarity with industry standards for reliability and qualification of photonic components.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct experience validating production-grade silicon photonics modules for hyperscale data centers or AI clusters.
  • Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies (2.5D, 3D stacking, hybrid bonding, interposers).
  • Experience with high-speed SerDes (112G/224G PAM4) and optical I/O chiplets.
  • Track record of shipping high-volume optical products.
  • Publications or patents in silicon photonics or co-packaged optics.

Salary range is $205,000 to $230,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

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