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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$95K - $115K *

Innovate as a Full Stack Engineer, shaping impactful products in a dynamic space. Collaborate across teams to drive reliable solutions, utilizing AI tools for efficiency while fostering a culture of l...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by developing and improving workflows, tooling, and equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency while suppo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative mechanical components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and quality while driving cost-effective solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading innovative projects in mining technology. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and optimize processes that enhance plant operations and drive efficiency from c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $170K *

Engage in managing engineering development processes, coordinating multiple projects, and ensuring timely product implementation while optimizing resources and budgets across functions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing AI and geospatial systems for energy risk analysis, owning product features and collaborating with teams to enhance solutions based on user feedback and real-world usage...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $150K *

Shape the future of mechanical engineering by designing and analyzing innovative hardware solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop reliable, cost-effective products while enhancing your skills in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

Champion innovative manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable improvements and ensure compliance with quality...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate to establish and optimize manufacturing processes at a new facility. Drive program launches, enhance continuous improvement efforts, and ensure operational efficiency by leveraging best pract...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by developing embedded software for innovative ignition systems. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to enhance product creation, focusing on precise timing control and indu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $176K *

Drive excellence in electronic components management, ensuring compliance with MIL-STDs while supporting design and production. Collaborate in a multi-functional team to enhance obsolescence managemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $141K *

Lead the development and qualification of components across product lines, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships to enh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by building robust test infrastructure for defense robotics, collaborating across teams to ensure seamless product advancement from prototype to production through comprehensive testi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join us in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing by developing and managing complex processes from design to production. Your expertise will drive efficiency and quality in our operations, ens...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of our capital projects by leading process engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in capacity, cost, and safety while ensuring effective de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $155K *

Shape project success by leading engineering efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within scope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing advanced fluid power control systems for cutting-edge gear manufacturing machines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, where you'll innovate and develop cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate with talented engineers in a dynamic environment that fosters cr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading product engineering projects, enhancing designs, and resolving issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and support customers, ensuring pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Architect the future of autonomous vessels by integrating mechanical and electrical systems for rapid deployment. Own the design of Corsair's interior, ensuring robust performance and serviceability i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading electrical design and automation projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring staff and managing resources ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Engage in the design and testing of medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality. Contribute to product lifecycle support while developing your engineeri...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $117K *

Transform complex structural designs for superconducting MRI systems. Collaborate across disciplines to solve engineering challenges, ensuring robust product development and industrialization while le...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards. Collaborate across functions to drive efficiency, safety, and quality while implementing innovative soluti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Lead projects from inception to co...

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  •   Less than 5 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.