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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$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by leading complex projects, defining requirements, and driving innovative solutions while collaborating with customers and guiding junior engineers t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the design and development of tooling solutions for high-speed cable assemblies, collaborating with global engineering teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure quality standards ar...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Systems Engineering by embedding with customer-focused groups to gather insights, define needs, and develop robust requirements. Collaborate across functions t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of thermal architecture for AI-driven consumer devices, balancing performance and comfort. Drive design from concept to production while collaborating across teams to develop innovati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $210K *

Lead the way in delivering innovative ASIC and SoC manufacturing solutions. Oversee customer projects, define technical specifications, and engage with cross-functional teams to drive excellence in se...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Shape customer-focused projects by overseeing technical and commercial solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to define project scope and deliver on packaging, testing, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $185K *

Drive the development of innovative hardware products, managing schedules, project milestones, and team collaboration to ensure successful execution from concept to production while adhering to best p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$181K - $308K *

Lead the charge in designing and architecting advanced NAND datapath systems, utilizing AI for enhanced productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, timing clos...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform the product lifecycle by supporting the design and commercialization of complex natural gas generator systems, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across teams for critical infra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a key role managing diverse engineering projects from inception to completion, focusing on design, procurement, and safety while collaborating extensively with operations and mai...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a global process specialist for machine-vision and automated-inspection technologies, driving innovation and standardization across manufacturing sites while ensuring process re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while fostering a safe and efficient work environment through effective tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Drive cross-functional coordination and governance for engineering programs, enhancing visibility and resource planning. Lead execution of new product introductions and custom engineering initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$275K - $382K *

Reimagine the future of chipset engineering by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to production, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in a dynamic, glob...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Serve as the Engineering Lead for complex multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from design to commissioning, ensuring safe and cost-effective delivery of utility-scale power gene...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower the evolution of advanced marine electrical systems, driving innovation from concept to deployment across power, propulsion, energy management, and more, ensuring performance and compliance in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing innovative material handling systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to create customized solutions, ensuring project success from concept to execution while enjoyin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative microelectronics processes, focusing on laser welding, hermetic testing, and quality assurance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance manufacturability while...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $135K *

Discover a pivotal role in advanced packaging design, where you'll develop innovative solutions, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance semiconductor processes and drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer process improvements across engineering and production teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration. Develop standards and documentation to support scalable systems and drive quality in manuf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $113K *

Accelerate progress at cross-functional teams to enhance project execution while focusing on equipment and process qualification. Act as a key liaison, ensuring alignment and efficiency between Operat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electronics manufacturing by executing complex engineering tasks, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $237K *

Champion the execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security. Drive strategic direction, manage program transparency, and engage with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.