Explore Product Engineer Jobs

Discover Product Engineer jobs for experienced professionals who combine strong software engineering skills with a deep understanding of product needs. Product Engineers build, improve, and maintain the digital products customers use every day, working across disciplines to turn user problems and business goals into dependable, useful solutions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Product Engineer Do?

Product Engineers contribute throughout the product development process. They collaborate with product managers, designers, data teams, and other engineers to understand customer needs, shape technical approaches, build features, and evaluate results. Depending on the organization, the role may emphasize frontend, backend, full-stack, mobile, or platform engineering.

Skills Employers Look For

Common qualifications include proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks, experience designing and building reliable software, and the ability to make thoughtful trade-offs. Employers also value clear communication, user empathy, analytical problem solving, and comfort working with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with experimentation, product analytics, accessibility, and iterative development can be advantageous.

Product Engineer Career Opportunities

Product Engineers work at technology companies, startups, and established organizations across industries such as financial services, healthcare, commerce, and enterprise software. Career paths may lead to senior or staff engineering roles, technical leadership, or broader product and engineering responsibilities. The scope and title of the position vary by company, so review each job description for its focus, team structure, and expectations.

Find Your Next Product Engineering Role

Browse Product Engineer openings on Ladders to identify opportunities aligned with your experience, technical strengths, and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore their next career move.

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$115K - $156K *

Pioneer innovative maintenance processes and CMMS capabilities, driving global engineering operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance asset management, reliability, and sustainability while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex automation projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget...

Reno, NVRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping user experiences by driving product design strategy, mentoring teams, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to tackle complex enterprise challenges and enhance de...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $234K *

Drive the architecture and development of audio signal processing technology, leading complex engineering efforts and ensuring high-quality, reusable DSP components across multiple product lines...

Framingham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, owning end-to-end data systems and driving platform modernization. You'll improve data reliability and work closely with cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product operations by enhancing collaboration across teams and streamlining the launch processes. Utilize data-driven insights and AI to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency, ensuring s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $285K *

Empower the Security Engineering team by leading the technical vision for platform hardening across global operations, ensuring a secure and resilient delivery network through innovative practices and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful go-to-market strategies for Global Systems Integrators. Leverage your product marketing expertise to create valuable enablement resources that empower partners and enhance Cyera's data...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $176K *

Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative GN&C solutions for lunar missions, providing technical leadership and driving system performance from design to flight operations, while collaborating across multidisciplinary team...

Madison, ALRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence as you provide on-site support for complex semiconductor equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through expert troubleshooting, maintenance, and collaboration with dive...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of semiconductor technology by delivering exceptional field support, ensuring the operational excellence of advanced systems, and providing expert troubleshooting for our valued custo...

New Mexico, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower customer satisfaction as you troubleshoot and maintain complex semiconductor systems, collaborating with teams to ensure operational excellence through expert support, effective communication...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Support product portfolio activities by leveraging technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction, resolve challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving effective solutions in...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior engine...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth in the Aftermarket Parts product family, leading development, market differentiation, and sustainable strategies within the Flow Control Division while collaborating with global...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K *

Elevate your career by owning the end-to-end product marketing strategy for the EMS market. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth, enhance messaging, and empower sales, while leveraging your...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $260K *

Drive the technical direction for building and delivering containerized applications, ensuring reliability and security across deployments. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation and mentor engi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

Champion the backend usage billing pipeline, driving product direction and ensuring seamless integration for credit-based offerings while enhancing scalability and reliability across platforms...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $154K *

Engage with clients as a technical expert, driving innovative water treatment solutions. Oversee proposal lifecycle, collaborate globally, and leverage engineering expertise to design custom ultrapure...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Pioneer innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions as a key technical contact, leading bid strategy and project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored clien...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Deliver expert-level service on CT, MR, and X-ray equipment, ensuring optimal performance through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs across healthcare facilities in a multi...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Product Engineer?question toggle

    A Product Engineer is a software engineer who applies technical skills and product understanding to build and improve products based on customer needs and business goals.

  • What does a Product Engineer do?question toggle

    Product Engineers collaborate with product, design, and engineering colleagues to define, develop, test, launch, and refine software features or product experiences.

  • What skills are important for Product Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Important skills often include software development, system design, problem solving, communication, user empathy, and collaboration. Specific languages, frameworks, and domain experience depend on the role.

  • How is a Product Engineer different from a Software Engineer?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. Product Engineer roles often emphasize direct ownership of customer-facing outcomes and close collaboration with product and design teams, while Software Engineer is a broader title that may cover product, infrastructure, or other technical work.

  • Where can Product Engineers work?question toggle

    Product Engineers work across startups and established companies in fields such as technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, and enterprise software.

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

    Search Ladders for Product Engineer openings, review salary and experience requirements, and apply to vetted professional opportunities that match your skills and goals.