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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$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...

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  •   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

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of engineering documentation for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain technical drawings, ensuring compliance with standards while su...

4 days ago

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

$69K - $120K *

Elevate semiconductor processes by designing and executing experiments, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and yield in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $205K *

Engage in technical leadership throughout product development, ensuring robust productization and alignment across engineering teams. Drive quality, reliability, and performance targets while represen...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Design and build robust backend infrastructure for an innovative semiconductor fab. Manage systems that enable high performance and reliability while working closely with hardware. Bring hands-on expe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $115K *

Lead the design of ruggedized electronics packaging, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and manufacturing processes. Utilize SolidWorks for 3D...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions for aerospace applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop designs, and validate performance, ensuring compliance with i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join an innovative team to design and develop advanced aerospace hardware solutions. Collaborate across functions to create reliable systems that enhance aircraft performance and safety, while adherin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in aerospace hardware design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance systems that meet rigorous quality standards and enhance aircraft safety and effici...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Drive efficiency through statistical analysis, enhance product quality, and collaborate to meet customer needs in an innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $165K *

Lead and manage the transfer and qualification of advanced semiconductor products while ensuring yield, quality, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Empower progress at the forefront of semiconductor technology by managing process transfers and product qualifications with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional yield and reliability standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead technical initiatives for electrical/electronic systems, bridging product development and manufacturing. Drive issue resolution, validation, and quality initiatives while mentoring engineers and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform electrical/electronic systems support by leading complex issue resolution and guiding technical strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance product readiness and quality while mentoring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in the research, design, and development of innovative hardware solutions. Oversee project documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and manage engineering processes to deli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead product development by guiding a team through design, prototyping, and testing. Drive innovation in fluid systems while managing projects from concept to launch, ensuring quality and alignment ac...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Develop innovative CAD designs using Catia V5, ensuring component integrity and manufacturing feasibility while collaborating across teams to resolve integration issues and optimize vehicle performanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead and deliver engineering projects while ensuring compliance with cGxP standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and maintain high safety levels in pharmaceutical environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $187K *

Unlock potential by partnering with investment teams to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance research and portfolio management. Leverage technology to streamline processes and deliver impactful re...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to provide technical support for U.S./UK Joint Programs, ensuring compliance and effective communication between U.S. Navy and NNSA customers. Lead meetings, manage documentation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to impactful projects by leveraging your expertise and skills in a collaborative environment, working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and achieve strategic goals...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead innovative water resource projects, enhancing your engineering expertise through collaboration on diverse, multi-discipline initiatives that shape the future of transportation infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $220K *

Advance your career by designing complex systems for semiconductor fabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications, manage risks, and execute test plans, shaping the futu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve excellence in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.