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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$114K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team to design and integrate advanced electrical systems for cutting-edge hardware products, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards throughout...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead the design and integration of advanced power solutions for server architectures, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive capital and continuous improvement projects, enhancing safety and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage engineering solutions from concept to startup, ensuring complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing tooling processes and enhancing production efficiency. You'll manage inventory, collaborate with vendors, and support engineering efforts to ensure seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical engineering efforts for facility construction, installation, and commissioning. Drive compliance, oversee power distribution, and ensure safe operations while co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive electrical engineering excellence by leading facility construction, installation, and commissioning efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, troubleshoot issues, and establish robus...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$63K - $111K *

Elevate project execution by supporting engineering and construction teams in delivering complex industrial infrastructure projects through technical coordination and quality assurance activities...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Champion process innovation by optimizing manufacturing methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in automotive production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $274K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic team of hardware engineers to define next-gen laptop ecosystems. Drive technical excellence and foster career growth while collaborating across cross-functiona...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $332K *

Transform complex SoC programs by leading design engineering efforts, driving architectural execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions from c...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$191K - $332K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex SoC programs, driving architectural execution and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions from concept to productization...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Transform the future of cybersecurity by architecting and delivering innovative server appliance products. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in leading safety initiatives and audits while designing complex mechanical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and enhance product development through inno...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Drive innovation as you lead hardware development from design to production, ensuring high-reliability PCBAs meet military and aerospace standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $145K *

Join us to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving innovative semiconductor equipment solutions while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across global operations and custome...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $145K *

Shape the future of semiconductor delivery equipment by leading engineering teams, driving innovation, and ensuring product excellence. Collaborate across functions to meet customer needs and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $118K *

Develop innovative automation solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance precision equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance from concept...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Transform production processes by leading engineering change implementations, ensuring seamless transitions from design to manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and quality in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $255K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor innovation by guiding customers through product development, leveraging expertise in process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to ensure successfu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Lead the transformation of Intel's foundry services by guiding customers through product development, leveraging expertise in process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to ensure s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor innovation by guiding customers through product development, leveraging expertise in product/process integration, device engineering, and yield engineering to ensure s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, guiding customers through product development. Leverage your expertise in process integration, device engineering, and yield engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $255K *

Join a team that's transforming semiconductor technology by guiding customers through the product development lifecycle, leveraging expertise in product/process integration, device engineering, and yi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $210K *

Drive innovation in military technology by designing and testing advanced electrical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions that meet stringent ind...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $241K *

Champion technical leadership in RF/digital hardware, driving sustainment strategies and design improvements while optimizing test processes across complex hardware portfolios in a dynamic engineering...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.