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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$260K - $310K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading dual teams in the Clinical Division, driving technical excellence and career growth, while effectively managing product delivery and leveraging AI capabi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing seamless integration solutions using Boomi and Intapp. Collaborate with project teams to design, optimize, and deliver effective results, while ensuring data security and...

Charlotte, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and integration of advanced electrical control systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance efficiency and mentor junior members while ensuring proj...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $261K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance product marketing efforts, driving impactful sales and marketing campaigns. Contribute to messaging, launches, and customer insights while gaining ownersh...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $190K *

Champion product marketing initiatives by enhancing messaging, executing launches, and driving customer engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the buying journey and deliver i...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise Salesforce solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures, and driving outcomes acros...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Join a dynamic eCommerce team to enhance the online booking experience. Lead complex features in a Next.js and TypeScript application, impacting conversion and patient trust across multiple countries...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $299K *

Optimize critical materials supply chains by collaborating across teams to identify risks, develop new sources, and enhance resilience. Drive initiatives to improve supplier capabilities and mitigate...

Grand Prairie, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $340K *

Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by designing and scaling a cutting-edge cloud-native data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data services and optimize data pipelines in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $209K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading architecture design, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation across cloud and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance application mana...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $322K *

Lead the charge in driving open source adoption and governance. Manage community infrastructure, contributor pathways, and post-launch plans to ensure sustainable project growth and engagement across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise mechanical cost estimates, evaluating project risks, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution while mentori...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $242K *

Lead the charge in driving the cardiology portfolio's growth and modernization. Own strategy, adoption, cloud migration, and pricing while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and op...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive technical sales success by leveraging your expertise in cloud and container technologies. Cultivate relationships, conduct demos, and secure wins while collaborating with our...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative security solutions, engaging with customers and partners to address their unique challenges. Leverage your expertise in pre-sales and engineering to enhance operati...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive collaboration with sales teams to identify prospects and deliver tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges and enhancing customer engagement through education and presentation...

Dover, DERemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $189K *

Champion audio innovation by developing and optimizing DSP software for embedded platforms, ensuring high-quality signal processing across diverse audio products while collaborating with cross-functio...

Framingham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions across a luxury property portfolio, ensuring optimal maintenance, compliance, and operational excellence. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive ca...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$128K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth and strategic partnerships within engineering plastics. Collaborate globally to deliver innovative solutions, enhance customer relationships, and expand market...

Commerce Township, MIRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing automation solutions through troubleshooting, programming, and customer collaboration. Leverage your skills to improve machinery performance and ensure seamle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the quality assurance landscape by building robust test automation frameworks, driving efficient testing practices, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in software...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.