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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$80K - $95K *

Transform the technical department by leading a team, ensuring quality control, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective management and support. Drive operational excellence while fosteri...

Fishers, INRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock growth by managing and expanding technical sales in diverse industries. Engage with customers to deliver tailored metal cutting solutions while balancing territory planning and administration...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Innovate your career by leading the development of backend systems and APIs that empower customer interactions. Collaborate across teams to drive technical solutions and mentor engineers, ensuring sea...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining software supply chain security. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead backend system design, API development, and cross-team collaboration, driving impactful solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $183K *

Transform the aerospace certification landscape by leading process development, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality softwa...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services through resilient engineering practices, ensuring complia...

Walnut Creek, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Engineer AI-driven integrations and enhance platform capabilities while independently managing client engagements from discovery to certification. Collaborate with sales, design solutions, and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading innovative design and analysis for critical facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient solutions that enhance communi...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for enterprise security buyers. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to enhance positioning, create impactful materials, and drive successf...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Pioneer innovative cloud-native architectures and AI/ML integration, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable platform capabilities. Drive engineering excellence and mentor talent to enhance...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 days ago

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

$162K - $185K *

Drive strategic product development to meet growth goals, prioritizing user impact and results while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with both B...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $152K *

Drive innovative electrical designs within nuclear power projects, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system reliability and performance. Address complex engineering challenges while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Elevate your career by solving complex electrical engineering challenges in nuclear power. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project delivery, from design through installation, while supp...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage with key military and defense customers to drive growth through strategic business development. Leverage your expertise in procurement processes and compliance to identify opportunities and fos...

Michigan, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by deploying and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with customers and engineers to enhance system performance and drive innovatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful solutions for Veterans by managing a cross-functional agile team, driving product direction, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders to enhance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Innovate by designing and automating workflows that enhance revenue operations, streamline GTM processes, and eliminate manual tasks. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to optimize lead management a...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive efficiency by automating GTM processes, enhancing lead management, and integrating systems. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to eliminate manual tasks and improve data accuracy, ensuring a s...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $264K *

Optimize platform engineering by delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions and AI/ML frameworks. Lead cross-functional teams through the software development lifecycle, ensuring high availability an...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $275K *

Lead strategic business development efforts, fostering relationships with government agencies and partners to drive R&D initiatives and align with GE Aerospace's technology roadmap. Manage opportuniti...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $285K *

Transform your career by leading engineering excellence for a cutting-edge CRM platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and team growth while ensuring quality and security in a collaborative environmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $210K *

Lead design initiatives for mechanical systems in data centre projects, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to manage multiple projects, providing strategic...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $210K *

Lead mechanical design initiatives for construction projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure high-quality delivery, manage project phases, and innovate solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.