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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$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $118K *

Advance the design of innovative mechanical systems by leading project teams in 3D modeling, troubleshooting, and creating detailed engineering drawings. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts to...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$189K - $231K *

Build next-gen AI infrastructure as a Senior Engineer, owning subsystems from design to production. Shape projects for enterprise clients by leading and mentoring engineers while tackling unique infra...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...

Savannah, GARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $240K *

Join us to define and deploy autonomous AI agents at scale, transforming cutting-edge LLM capabilities into reliable, high-availability products while mentoring a team of engineers and setting industr...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a pioneering team as the first Support Engineer, driving enterprise customer success while collaborating closely with engineering to triage issues, build support frameworks, and enhance product k...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...

Cary, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape innovative products in a cross-functional team, enhancing revenue management for digital-native businesses while ensuring high-quality code delivery and user-centric design...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform customer engagement by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring teams, and driving strategic account growth while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver exceptional...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and streamline operations while ensuring security and c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with impactful transportation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver engineering solutions from concept to construction while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring comp...

Greenville, SCRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $170K *

Transform the future of correctional facility design by managing electrical engineering standards and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Lead technical reviews, oversee construction, and pro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $113K *

Join us to enhance scientific automation as a Field Service Engineer, providing installation, maintenance, and support for advanced instrumentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performanc...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Transform complex defense requirements into actionable product strategies, driving technical execution and market adoption for cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Sensing Solutions. Collaborate with c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electrification solutions. As a Field Application Engineer, you'll lead technical consultations, collaborate with engineers, and ensure ABB products meet proje...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical leadership and drive project specifications by applying expertise in MV/LV switchgear and power distribution solutions across diverse markets, ensuring ABB products meet preferred m...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives from planning to execution, driving accountability and collaboration across teams while enhancing project management processes and methodologies fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in 5G and 6G network products by developing virtual models and enhancing SoC verification. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize pre-silicon software develop...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $110K *

Optimize project delivery by leading engineering processes for EV charging, battery storage, and compute projects. Collaborate with external partners and ensure compliance with technical standards whi...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-impact consulting solutions for clients in the Energy & Utilities sector. Manage engagements, build relationships, and mentor teams to drive client success and strat...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $290K *

Champion innovation in product development platforms, driving strategy and execution for AI-first tools that enhance collaboration and efficiency across teams. Lead the evolution of platforms, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SaaS modernization projects, enhancing delivery efficiency through AI and automation. Drive customer success by transforming legacy systems into scalable, sustainable s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical contributor, leading infrastructure design and implementation. Drive strategic decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance system performance in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.