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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Prolific Machines's roles stay open a median of 20 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Prolific Machines's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Prolific Machines
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 8 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Prolific Machines's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Prolific Machines.
About this role
As an Optical Engineer at Prolific Machines, you will engage in hands-on engineering work focused on optical systems, robotic calibration, and the interaction of light with biological systems. Your responsibilities will include executing and improving optical calibration processes, collaborating with various teams to conduct experiments, and developing optical subsystems that enhance therapeutic manufacturing. This role requires a blend of scientific and engineering skills, with a strong emphasis on practical problem-solving in a laboratory environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Prolific Machines as an employer.
What you need
- Experience with optical systems
- Strong systems thinking
- Ability to operate as both a scientist and an engineer
- Comfort with hands-on laboratory experimentation
- Experience in optical characterization and data analysis
What you get
- Generous equity package in an early stage company
- Retirement plan with company contribution
- Flexible PTO with healthy time off minimums
- Company-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Career coaching
Worth weighing
- Role requires in-person work in Emeryville, CA
- Focus on pioneering solutions in a field with sparse academic research
Summarised from Prolific Machines's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Prolific Machines on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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