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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$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by driving product innovation and ownership from architecture to delivery. Collaborate with partners to shape the roadmap and enhance user experiences, making a significant impact on...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$84K - $123K *

Join our team to drive process improvements, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and address technica...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $181K *

Collaborate to ensure project design and compliance while leading teams and communicating effectively across departments. Drive innovation and support project development while mentoring less-experien...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Champion innovative physical design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely ASIC chip implementation, while addressing challenges in synthesis, PNR, and verification proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and mentor junior engineers while driving best pra...

Markham, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative embedded software solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfac...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Elevate software development by designing and enhancing embedded systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers to drive innovation in optical networking solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to design and develop cutting-edge embedded software for optical networking products. Collaborate with engineers, coach junior staff, and enhance product performance while ensuring docum...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing embedded software solutions, enhancing product performance, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing innovative embedded software solutions for optical networking, enhancing product performance, and mentoring junior engineers while engaging w...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and support customer process validation through hands-on testing, collaborate with sales and engineering teams, and assist with equipment commissioning to optimize industrial process systems...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support sales with technical testing and process validation. Conduct evaluations, prepare reports, and collaborate on optimized solutions while ensuring lab safety and cleanline...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Explore a dynamic role in PCB design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge electronic products. Contribute to all phases of design, from layout to documentation, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $107K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of systems engineering, leveraging technical expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, drive loss elimination, and build team capabilities through hands-on lea...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in HVAC engineering by leading product evolution and mentoring talent. You'll tackle complex challenges, enhance product performance, and ensure quality standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $119K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative packaging projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive engineering solutions that enhance efficiency and safety in the food an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $105K *

Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing, developing new products, and leading cost reduction projects. Engage with a team to enhance efficiency and profitability while gaining visibility and i...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower the product development lifecycle by designing innovative skid-steer and excavator attachments. Oversee projects from concept to production, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize product engineering processes by leading a dynamic team, enhancing collaboration across functions, and driving continuous improvement to meet customer needs and organizational goals throughou...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality improvements across operations by applying engineering principles, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process quality. Make a tangible i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring top-tier product quality through hands-on support, real-time problem-solving, and collaboration with production teams to meet AS9100 and customer specifications for consis...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Shape quality strategies for manufacturing by collaborating with teams to tackle production issues, enhance processes, and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards in a fast-paced enviro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $153K *

Lead the Equipment Engineering team to drive innovation and support new product launches, ensuring timely project execution and vendor evaluation while fostering a collaborative environment for techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Lead experiments, develop best practices, and collaborate with teams to drive improvements in production systems an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Unlock innovative electrical designs for advanced wafer probe card solutions. Manage projects from requirements to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, manufa...

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  •   5 - 7 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.