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.

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

$59K - $106K *

Drive high-voltage transmission line design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to execute technical tasks, prepare documentation, and enha...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $157K *

Deliver exceptional service as a Field Engineer, resolving advanced technical issues and enhancing customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive service excellence and support business growth...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in scalable distributed systems by designing and building a reliability platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service health and observability while mentoring f...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $140K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role that bridges technical deployment, integration, and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and e...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical outcomes, architecting production systems, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure operational excelle...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the buyer experience in B2B software. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll lead strategy, drive product delivery, and enhance buyer trust across multiple platforms, ens...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $251K *

Optimize cost modeling and benchmarking for complex assemblies, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across various defense products. Lead should cost assessments and develop models to enhanc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $231K *

Lead the charge in crafting impactful user experiences across multiple sectors. Drive design strategies, engage with customers, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to shape end...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $146K *

Shape the future of turbine automation in a dynamic team, driving tailored solutions while ensuring project quality, safety standards, and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to transform des...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $170K *

Shape the future of correctional facility design by leading structural engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while overseeing construction activities and providing expert g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $143K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for a digital platform, driving partner engagement and business growth through compelling storytelling and strategic positio...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $170K *

Transform your career by leading mechanical design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high...

Sacramento, CARemote

6 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading hardware integration projects from prototype to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability in real-world environments while managing ri...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service as a Field Service Engineer. Leverage your expertise in PET/NUC/CT modalities to troubleshoot, repair, and enhance customer satisfaction...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through service excellence. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive initiatives to enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex medical equipment, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $244K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Design Engineer in nuclear facilities. Lead complex projects, enhance engineering processes, and drive technical excellence while collaborating with multidisc...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of AI-driven financial advice by designing intuitive, impactful products. Collaborate closely with PMs and engineers to create solutions that enhance user experience and drive results...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $94K *

Partner with us to transform enterprise communication solutions through migrating to Microsoft Teams Voice. You'll drive technical initiatives, support voice infrastructure, and optimize services to e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing complex ERP implementation projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and internal resources. Drive project success through effective communication, risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable banking features, ensuring reliability and security in real-time money movement. Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-qu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $154K *

Innovate mechanical designs for solid rocket motors, integrating systems and components. Lead complex engineering projects, applying advanced techniques to ensure performance and reliability. Collabor...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $322K *

Lead the charge in optimizing infrastructure programs that power our cutting-edge EDA ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic planning, driving op...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.