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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$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...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of electrical design engineers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of low and medium-voltage switchgear projects while fostering collaboration an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading process innovations and improvements in manufacturing. Utilize lean methodologies and technical expertise to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality while collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $155K *

Shape the future of power systems by designing and developing embedded hardware for industrial applications. Collaborate through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring reliability and performance from...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $185K *

Innovate in the automotive sector by leading PCB layout design for cutting-edge ECUs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust hardware meets specifications and enhances vehicle perfor...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $185K *

Drive innovation in automotive electronics by leading PCB layout design and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust hardware meets specifications, while managing program...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $159K *

Join a team that's transforming product development by driving engineering projects and enhancing processes. You'll collaborate across functions, optimize workflows, and ensure seamless execution whil...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $185K *

Drive innovation in automotive electronics by leading PCB layout design and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust hardware meets specifications, while managing program...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$217K - $233K *

Elevate the future of web interaction by building innovative developer-facing products. You'll lead the design and implementation of agent features, ensuring reliability and user satisfaction from con...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $260K *

Drive product innovation by building AI agent features that empower developers. Engage hands-on with end-to-end product development from idea to production, focusing on reliability and an exceptional...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower project success by managing engineering initiatives, collaborating across teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving project timelines, budgets, and quality control...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing chemical systems to enhance client operations. As a subject matter expert, you'll troubleshoot, manage maintenance, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Drive innovation in renewable energy by leading product development for cutting-edge solar racking and mounting solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and crea...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineered products. As a Product Manager, you'll optimize our portfolio, identify market opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Product Manager, driving growth in engineered physical products. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize portfolios and launch innovative solutions that meet customer needs...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $178K *

Unlock your potential as a project engineer, leading a dynamic team in missile control systems. Collaborate with Navy partners and drive project success while enhancing your career through mentorship...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $180K *

Drive innovation in power integrity solutions for high-speed data communication. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, validate, and implement cutting-edge power distribution systems fo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Champion innovative design solutions for mission-critical systems, overseeing project requirements and coordinating detailed telecommunications designs. Utilize AutoCAD or Revit to produce constructio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to design requ...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.