Product Development Engineer Jobs

Explore Product Development Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals turn ideas into practical products by combining engineering expertise, customer and market insights, and collaboration across design, manufacturing, quality, and business teams. Browse vetted opportunities at companies seeking experienced engineers to guide products from concept through launch and continuous improvement.

What Does a Product Development Engineer Do?

Product Development Engineers help define product requirements, evaluate technical approaches, build and test prototypes, and refine designs for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability. Depending on the industry, they may work with mechanical, electrical, software, materials, or systems engineering, and contribute to testing, documentation, regulatory compliance, and production handoff.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a degree or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline, a strong foundation in product design and development, and the ability to solve complex problems. Useful qualifications may include CAD or simulation experience, prototyping and testing, design for manufacturing, quality methods, project management, and familiarity with relevant industry standards. Clear communication and cross-functional teamwork are important throughout the product lifecycle.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Product Development Engineers work across industries such as technology, medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, automotive, and aerospace. Career paths can lead to senior or staff engineering roles, technical leadership, product engineering management, or broader product and operations leadership. The work and requirements vary by employer, product type, and level of responsibility.

Find Product Development Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles by industry and location, and identify positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of advanced simulation capabilities to validate technology and services, ensuring alignment with internal teams and managing customer requests while integrating external tools for...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of advanced materials modeling tools for gas turbine engines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and drive innovatio...

East Hartford, CTRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $500K *

Champion innovation by architecting and developing high-performance, real-time trading web apps. Leverage your expertise to enhance user experience and drive product evolution in a dynamic, collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive software engineering initiatives by leading teams to deliver innovative digital solutions. Define technology strategy, oversee development processes, and foster a culture of excellence and colla...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Build advanced inference systems to enhance RL research, optimizing throughput and enabling scalable model updates. Collaborate with researchers to balance efficiency and quality in cutting-edge AI ar...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

Join a team that's redefining customer journeys through innovative design. Lead impactful web experiences, elevate design standards, and collaborate across functions to enhance user engagement and dri...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

Durham, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Empower the R&D organization by leading technology strategy, engineering execution, and team development across a diverse healthcare software portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and operat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $200K *

Champion the future of eco-friendly tech by building solutions for wildfire resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams in a remote-first startup to improve decision-making tools for land managers and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$217K - $303K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cohesive design system for Android, enhancing UI architecture and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reusable components and improve accessibil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $250K *

Transform complex financial workflows into intuitive designs, leading end-to-end product design efforts. Collaborate with teams to create user-centric experiences, leveraging data insights and innovat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and execution of automated tests for integration and performance, ensuring quality and reliability in software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testin...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical authority in packaging manufacturing technologies. Drive global strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and lead innovation initiatives to support diverse busine...

Wayzata, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining food processing technology by leading equipment evaluation, design, and deployment. Collaborate globally to innovate and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance eff...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Transform product strategy by leading impactful initiatives that enhance user experience and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight customer...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $164K *

Drive advanced digital forensics and incident response initiatives while mentoring a skilled engineering team. Leverage deep technical knowledge to enhance operational capabilities and ensure exceptio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $205K *

Empower the Data Center Solutions team by providing expert technical support, evaluating customer needs, and leading strategic projects across the Central US and Latin America, ensuring optimal produc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading quality assurance efforts for critical healthcare systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences for Veterans, ensuring high-quality service delivery throug...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee all aspects of product launches, from message development to strategic execution, ensuring market readiness and customer engagement while fostering collaboration across marketing and product t...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $216K *

Transform software solutions by leading collaborative teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications. Drive innovation through AI/ML integration while ensuring alignment with business ob...

Bellevue, WARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join us to shape the future of mobility by supporting microcontroller customers. Leverage your embedded software expertise to drive innovative solutions and collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring su...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in configuration management, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate across teams to track changes, maintain documentation, and support deployments i...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Product Development Engineer do?question toggle

    A Product Development Engineer helps turn product concepts into reliable, manufacturable offerings. The role may involve defining requirements, designing components or systems, building prototypes, testing performance, improving designs, and supporting production launch.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Product Development Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek an engineering degree or equivalent experience, relevant product design and development skills, and experience with prototyping, testing, and cross-functional projects. Some roles require particular software tools, industry knowledge, or regulatory expertise.

  • Which industries hire Product Development Engineers?question toggle

    Opportunities are available in fields such as technology, medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, automotive, and aerospace. Specific responsibilities depend on the products and engineering disciplines involved.

  • How can I find Product Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare listings by location, industry, responsibilities, and qualifications to find roles aligned with your experience.

  • What is the difference between a Product Development Engineer and a Product Engineer?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. Product Development Engineers often emphasize creating and refining new products, while Product Engineers may focus more broadly on a product’s design, performance, manufacturing, or ongoing support. Responsibilities vary by company.