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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$147K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize manufacturing processes for cutting-edge display and semiconductor technologies, collaborating with R&D and vendors to drive innovation and resolve compl...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by designing and optimizing solutions in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, analyze data, and troubleshoot complex engineering challeng...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes by designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex systems in semiconductor and display technologies, collaborating with R&D teams and vendors to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $400K *

Lead transformative projects by embedding with hardware teams to develop innovative agentic systems. Drive end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced environment, tackling critical challenges that shape the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $171K *

Drive your career with impactful process engineering solutions. Engage in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and vendor partnerships while leading project teams and supporting junior colleagues i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $320K *

Champion high-performance embedded firmware development for automotive platforms, driving architectural decisions and ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading hardware bring-up and syst...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in the design and development of advanced safety valve technologies, leading projects through the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective execution, cost efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation in high-speed connector design, leading projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for data storage and telecommuni...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Product Design Engineer, leading the design of high-speed connectors and cable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for the d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Support the execution of complex engineered projects from conception to completion, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver customized solutions in industrial power distribution and control systems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the production of thermoplastic composites, ensuring efficient processes and quality standards. Collaborate on innovative projects while enhancing manufacturing capabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware engineering for next-gen sensing solutions. Collaborate across functions to deliver quality products, ensuring reliability and compliance while utiliz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Innovate electrical and electronic designs for computer-based products, focusing on circuit design, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qual...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Create innovative hardware solutions by leveraging your expertise in analog and digital circuit design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and ensure quality in next...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading mechanical simulations and structural analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance product development, ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing and refining laser diode fabrication processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and reliability, driving innovation in emerging m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovation by driving assembly design and process improvements in a dynamic team. Collaborate on new product development, enhance manufacturability, and optimize existing processes to meet cust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Process Engineer, driving innovation in assembly design and manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and optimi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by leading new product introductions, managing timelines, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure safe, on-time, and budget-compliant launches while driving continuo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cutting-edge firmware solutions for laboratory systems in biodefense and life sciences. Collaborate with engineering experts to design, test, and optimize em...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful mechanical engineering projects from concept to construction, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance design standards and mentor emerging talent while ensuring quality and compli...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering by delivering high-performing projects. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to collaborate on innovative designs and mentor emerging...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading mechanical engineering projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance design standards and mentor emerging talent while ensuring pro...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative mechanical engineering solutions, leading projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance design standards and ensure project success in a fast-pa...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive capital project execution and engineering improvements in a manufacturing facility. Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, budget, and schedule while en...

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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.