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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.

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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 - $140K *

Drive innovation by designing vehicle-specific mechanical interfaces for autonomy systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and manufacturability while directly impacting techno...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Innovate manufacturing processes by developing efficient systems and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with safety standar...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform global project execution for high-speed connector NPI programs, ensuring seamless design transfer, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional alignment while driving technical excellence...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving global NPI programs, ensuring seamless project execution from design to production. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to optimize readiness and deliver innova...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $151K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering excellence through project coordination, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of R&D and value engineering initiatives i...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by owning the full product lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Collaborate with customers to shape impactful solutions for leading companies, leveraging a modern tech stack to drive quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and operating a cutting-edge Product Design lab. You'll translate design concepts into reality, manage machining operations, and ensure safety and quality in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to the design and development of high-performance digital hardware and FPGA architectures for aerospace applications, collaborating with senior engineers to ensur...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute innovative semiconductor etching methods. Enjoy autonomy in a fast-paced environment while contributing to R&D. Leverage your expertise in multi-step fabricat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support and training. Leverage your expertise in optical communications to resolve customer issues, conduct trials, and enhance product...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Develop high-performance semiconductor assembly equipment by designing, testing, and documenting mechanical subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $135K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, enhance customer solutions, and manage project logistics in a dynamic semiconductor environment, ensuring effective communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$63K - $108K *

Join us to provide expert technical solutions and customized quotes, enhancing BAC Representatives' sales capabilities. Collaborate across departments to streamline processes and support global operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Drive innovative communication systems development as a Principal Project Engineer, overseeing engineering execution, budget management, and multidisciplinary team collaboration to ensure program succ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering efforts for advanced communication systems. Oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure technical compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinar...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic R&D team, enhancing product compliance and performance through engineering expertise. Collaborate across functions to drive improvements in manufacturing processe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of innovative models that drive RF filter technology. Collaborate cross-functionally, tackle complex challenges, and mentor engineers in a dynamic, hybri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of embedded systems by developing reliable software solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and integration with hardware while driving innovation in therm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance automotive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge electrical and electronic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturability and drive technology from concept to p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $95K *

Pioneer the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components. Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to define system architecture, generate technical data packages, and ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $95K *

Drive the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components, collaborating with manufacturers and vendors to ensure compliance with technical requirements while generating detailed technical dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Optimize avionics manufacturing processes as a hands-on leader, driving design efficiency and quality. Collaborate on R&D, establish standards, and mentor engineers to enhance production capabilities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by optimizing processes and supporting R&D for centrifugal equipment. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to enhance production capabilities and ensure quality standards in d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software systems. Drive user needs and requirements, manage risks, and ensure compliance to deliver impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

Unlock potential by providing hands-on technical support in parts selection, management, and quality control for high-tech space programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.