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Thorlabs
Hiring across Engineering, Data and Finance
Open roles at Thorlabs
8 positions we're tracking, re-checked daily
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Data Analyst I
Location TBDMid-levelFirst seen today - Apply ↗
Firmware Engineer II
Newton, NJonsiteMid-levelFirst seen today - Apply ↗
Process Engineer I
Jessup, MDonsiteMid-levelFirst seen today - Apply ↗
Vice President Finance
Newton, USonsiteMid-levelFirst seen today - Apply ↗
Process and Automation Engineer
Newton, United StatesMid-levelFirst seen yesterday - Apply ↗
Sr. Manager, North America HRBP Lead
RemoteSeniorFirst seen 2 days ago - Apply ↗
photonics systems engineer
RemoteMid-levelFirst seen 3 weeks ago - Apply ↗
Test Engineer
RemoteMid-levelFirst seen last month
Tracking Thorlabs
Last checked October 23, 2026Know when Thorlabs is hiring before anyone else
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Thorlabs0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
Working at Thorlabs
We track Thorlabs and surface their roles as they open.
3 of the 8 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at Thorlabs
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Thorlabs runs an applicant tracking system (Workable), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Thorlabs isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Thorlabs
We haven't verified a contact route at Thorlabs yet. The decision usually sits with the hiring manager for the team that's hiring, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. Members get verified contacts first.
What Thorlabs screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Don't send a generic CV to Thorlabs. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill Thorlabs applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Thorlabs can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Thorlabs is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Tracking Thorlabs
Applying to Thorlabs? Get the contact, not the form.
Thorlabs careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Thorlabs have open?
Thorlabs currently has 8 open roles, last verified October 23, 2026.
Does Thorlabs hire remotely?
Yes — 3 of Thorlabs's 8 open positions offer remote work.
What roles is Thorlabs hiring for?
Thorlabs is hiring across Engineering, Data and Finance. The most recent opening is Data Analyst I.
How do I apply for a job at Thorlabs?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at Thorlabs.
Does Thorlabs respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Thorlabs.
Who is the hiring manager at Thorlabs?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Thorlabs. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Thorlabs use?
Thorlabs uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at Thorlabs?
A role at Thorlabs typically draws 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
Tracking Thorlabs
Last checked October 23, 2026Hear about Thorlabs roles the day they open
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Thorlabs0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
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