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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$135K - $160K *

Lead and innovate in sensor technology by developing global engineering teams, driving product development, and shaping the technology roadmap to meet market needs and enhance customer solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting design and development of VPS power supply products, focusing on circuit testing, electrical evaluations, and documentation while collaborating across teams to deliver r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $149K *

Join us to design and optimize advanced digital circuits for custom blocks, focusing on schematic entry, simulation, and verification. Your work will enhance high-performance solutions in data center...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$97K - $130K *

Lead the design and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems, focusing on automated manufacturing processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions and ensure complia...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Production Engineer, bridging engineering and manufacturing to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency in aerospace production. Collaborate across teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing advanced packaging design rules and test structures. Collaborate across teams to enhance semiconductor processes, analyze data for insights, and leverage AI to streaml...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Elevate the future of autonomy by managing Linux mission computers, integrating high-bandwidth sensors, and optimizing real-time data paths for advanced perception and decision-making in challenging e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing an AI-driven autonomy stack for challenging environments. Own the Linux mission computer, integrating sensors and optimizing real-time performance while collaborating wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation in optical interconnect technologies, leading the design and development of advanced solutions for high-performance computing and networking applications, while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement embedded software solutions while collaborating with hardware engineers. Your expertise will drive project success and improve product functionalities in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Elevate packaging solutions by developing, testing, and launching innovative designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing proces...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI hardware design, overseeing the full product development cycle from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to create manufacturabl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $232K *

Drive innovation as a Yield Product Development Engineer, enhancing semiconductor processes and yield through data analysis, collaboration, and advanced methodologies. Your expertise will shape the fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $232K *

Innovate within a dynamic team as you enhance semiconductor yield through advanced data analysis, process improvements, and collaboration. Drive solutions that elevate manufacturability and yield acro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$91K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing advanced mechanical systems for automated production lines, ensuring safety and efficiency in energetic manufacturin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $100K *

Elevate quality standards by leading audits, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and enhance production quality. Manage customer relationships and defin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading high-speed PCB design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative connectivity solutions. Utilize your expertise in Altium Designer and PCB fa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project delivery and operational excellence. Lead capital and expense projects, collaborating with diverse teams to improve safety, reliability, and profitabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as a Radar Cross Section Engineer, focusing on testing, analysis, and signature-reduction for advanced aerospace systems. Leverage your expertise in RCS chamber operations and rada...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing and optimizing production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $93K *

Join a team that empowers engineering excellence by managing small-scale projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality standards, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences, maintain our design system, and collaborate closely with teams to elevate p...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore the intersection of design and engineering by creating intuitive interfaces for AI safety workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to production, enhancing...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $145K *

Drive the development and execution of innovative semiconductor equipment solutions, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative structural design and analysis of concrete products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while enhancing pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.