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 *

Drive innovation as you tackle complex challenges in financial data management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build cutting-edge solutions that enhance insurance workflows and ensure real-world i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Elevate PCB design excellence by leading DFM initiatives and developing high-density layouts. Collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability and drive continuous improvement in processes and sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovation by driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities, validate designs, and enhance existing products while ensuring alignment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Champion the integration of software and firmware in UAVs, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical milestones. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure seamless delivery and validati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the development of innovative pump consumables through research and design. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable products from concept to launch, addressing technical...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $221K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of high-performance CPU/GPU design, driving full-chip implementation from RTL to signoff. Leverage your expertise in physical design, automation, and optimization t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $221K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering by developing innovative solutions through collaboration with customers and R&D. Drive impactful design analysis and enhance product performance in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Engage with clients by providing technical solutions and support throughout the sales cycle. Collaborate on automation projects, prepare detailed proposals, and maintain documentation while leveraging...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving mechanical design and product development, collaborating across teams to create innovative solutions and enhance product performance throughout their lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $344K *

Unlock potential by driving customer engagements and influencing product development. Collaborate with R&D and manage beta programs while addressing customer needs. International travel may be require...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $210K *

Discover a dynamic role driving the development of analog and RF IC products. Collaborate across engineering, product, and operations to ensure successful program execution and delivery in a global, c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $210K *

Drive successful development and production of complex IC products, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams. Leverage technical expertise and program leadership to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $155K *

Lead the charge in process engineering for fuel projects, optimizing performance and safety while collaborating with contractors and teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance with industry...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $155K *

Shape the future of fuel processing by leading engineering initiatives, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in a dynamic in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $160K *

Transform customer interactions with cutting-edge AI, optimize workflows and enhance service efficiency while collaborating with tech and business teams to deliver impactful software solutions in real...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by owning production systems that enhance appliance repair efficiency, leveraging cutting-edge AI to optimize diagnostics and service calls. Collaborate closely with engineers to rapi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower legal professionals by transforming complex processes into intuitive AI solutions. Collaborate with attorneys to innovate workflows, ensuring impactful software that enhances productivity and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $400K *

Explore innovative solutions in package design and development, tackling challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed for advanced wafer-scale packages, driving breakthroughs in AI and me...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $400K *

Transform the future of AI by owning the design and development of advanced wafer-scale packages, tackling unique challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed to enable unprecedented perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative integrations and data partnerships. Collaborate with engineers to enhance developer-facing products, ensuring seamless production and exceptional user exper...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $107K *

Drive product excellence by leading engineering initiatives, performing advanced analyses, and supporting cross-functional teams to resolve complex challenges while enhancing quality and reliability o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Drive project success by managing engineering initiatives from kickoff to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget, and timelines are met while maintaining strong co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of innovative product design and development, leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge heated, cooled, and ventilated automotive systems from concept to production with a...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences using Figma and React, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to produc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.