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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$250K - $275K *

Drive the transformation of banking by guiding product strategies for an innovative Banking as a Service platform, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver impactful financial solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $187K *

Transform the Time & Attendance engineering team by leading technical delivery, fostering collaboration, and driving platform modernization to enhance healthcare workforce solutions and ensure data ac...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Deliver exceptional project management for complex HVAC installations, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and resolve technica...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $147K *

Help us transform accessibility in our products by leading initiatives, building automated tests, and enabling teams to integrate accessibility checks seamlessly into their workflows, ensuring complia...

Kentucky, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $235K *

Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $140K *

Collaborate to develop and implement AI-driven RAG pipelines, transforming domain-specific documents into searchable resources. Work with cross-functional teams to enhance MLOps capabilities and ensur...

Dahlgren, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $190K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud costs by developing innovative solutions with a dynamic team. Drive product design and execution while mentoring junior engineers to enhance their skills and foster...

Georgia, USRemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on boosting sales of Under Hood products while building strong customer relationships and executing strategic initiatives. Collaborate with sales teams and...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $215K *

Transform AI experiences by architecting LLM-based agents that integrate with real-world tools, orchestrate tasks, and scale in production. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure high...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $174K *

Join our team to shape the future of our platform by designing robust APIs, improving service connectivity, and evolving legacy systems into modern architectures, all while fostering a collaborative e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of 3D modeling and virtual simulation. Lead daily operations, provide technical direction, and ensure project success while collaborating with Government stakehol...

Leavenworth, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $286K *

Engineer advanced RF power amplifier platforms for cellular and WiFi applications. Lead R&D efforts, develop novel architectures, and collaborate across teams to drive high-performance solutions for n...

Arlington Heights, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving new client acquisition in healthcare technology. Manage the full sales lifecycle, build relationships, and leverage AI tools to exceed performance goals in a fast-paced, re...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions for B2B2C platforms, driving user-centric experiences while balancing stakeholder needs. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and scalability, ensur...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions by designing and building full-stack applications. Collaborate with teams to transform ideas into production-ready software, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and enh...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery and quality as a VDC Operations Manager, overseeing team leadership, model coordination, and prefabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effic...

Escondido, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $146K *

Elevate your design career by enriching our design system and creating AI-powered templates. Lead brand initiatives, manage creative requests, and produce engaging materials across various channels to...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing infrastructure reliability and automation for large-scale game development projects, collaborating with teams to implement cloud solutions and streamline CI/CD processes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of quantum technology by leading product definition and architecture for a groundbreaking initiative. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape solutions and drive market e...

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1 week 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.