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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$95K - $149K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex product development projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence from initiation to delivery in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $272K *

Analyze and develop global ad targeting and brand safety policies, ensuring compliance and safety for users and advertisers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance policy enforcement and m...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$228K - $285K *

Transform the design landscape by leading a talented team to elevate visual and interaction quality in financial software. Drive innovation, simplify complex workflows, and inspire designers to delive...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $286K *

Elevate innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platforms. Drive technical excellence across teams, architect AI-enhanced systems, and mentor engineers to translate com...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Lead platform engineering initiatives, driving scalable cloud-native solutions and AI/ML integration. Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring high performance and reliability while mentor...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, AI-enhanced software systems. Drive the full software lifecycle while ensuring high-quality outcomes and fosteri...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of scalable platform engineering by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions that integrate AI/ML technologies, ensuring high availability and o...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading process and manufacturing engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, product quality, and scalability while fostering a culture of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by bridging RF cyber-research and software implementation. Lead multidisciplinary teams to define system architectures and convert findings into actionable solutions for cutting-ed...

Ontario, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $160K *

Transform real estate opportunities by leading market evaluations, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize portfolio growth and cost management across multiple regions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$214K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining hardware design for high-performance systems. Lead innovative projects from concept to production, collaborating with top-tier partners to ensure reliability and manufact...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $201K *

Empower the development of our open source software solutions while collaborating with engineers and community contributors. Leverage your cloud native expertise to enhance mission outcomes through in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $183K *

Innovate the future of healthcare technology by developing scalable applications that streamline specialty prescriptions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance user experience and drive efficienc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of an AI platform by leading a team to architect and build essential systems for AI-driven applications, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with cross-fu...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Optimize web application development by leading design and implementation using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Angular. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure code quality while leverag...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex control systems projects, ensuring delivery excellence across safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Mentor Project Managers and drive strategic alignment to s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the administration and development of core business systems, focusing on ServiceNow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance operations, service, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the self-serve product experience, driving revenue and user growth through innovative strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower a team of controls engineers to design and enhance control systems for material handling solutions, ensuring project execution and quality while fostering innovation and collaboration across d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $175K *

Drive the integration of AI tools into a secure cloud platform for capital markets, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with top law firms and engineering teams to enhance document wo...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Innovate within the Clinical Insights team as you drive analytics product delivery and AI platform development, collaborating with healthcare clients to shape software solutions and enhance user exper...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $193K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicle testing by leading a team to develop and implement innovative test strategies, ensuring safety and performance standards are met across multiple vehicle programs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies that drive adoption and pipeline. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives and ensure our differentiated value res...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $118K *

Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks 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.