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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing manufacturing processes by applying cutting-edge technology, driving productivity improvements, and becoming the go-to expert across departments to shape the future of fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $202K *

Deliver technical expertise in materials characterization and failure analysis, driving application innovation and customer support across semiconductor technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes for precision medical devices. Utilize your engineering expertise to lead projects, improve quality, and drive operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results. Leverage your 10+ years of experience to enhance collaboration and customer...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer verification processes by leading VCS simulation deployments, diagnosing complex issues, and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to ensure successful too...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $127K *

Engage in cutting-edge manufacturing engineering to optimize optical coating processes. Drive quality, safety, and productivity improvements through data analysis and collaboration with cross-function...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative product development by managing trials, collaborating across teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. This hands-on role requires technical expertise in packaging and ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Drive innovation by providing technical support in product design and development, working collaboratively with customers and internal teams. Support and improve processes while ensuring compliance wi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing photolithography processes. As an Application Engineer, you'll transform customer needs into effective solutions, driving tool performance and application rea...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading project coordination and documentation efforts, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams to foster innovation and maintain strong client relati...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize manufacturing processes and support New Product Introductions, ensuring quality and efficiency in the production of advanced electromechanical systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $166K *

Elevate automotive innovation by leading engineering design and release for performance parts. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, oversee testing, and ensure compliance with engineering st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting advanced electrical board solutions for defense and aerospace. Impact real-world applications with innovative designs while collaborating effectively across disciplines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Invent the future of defense technology by leading high-speed electrical design projects. Collaborate to create robust board solutions for mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability and performanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Lead innovative hardware design initiatives in mission-critical environments. Provide technical oversight and mentorship while engaging in complex electrical engineering projects and collaborating wit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in advancing carbon-carbon manufacturing through strategic analysis and innovative inspection methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and drive tran...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to precision manufacturing excellence. Collaborate across departments to manage quote flow, develop processes, and support production in a fast-paced environment serving d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative conveyor technologies by leading new product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer needs into successful products that enhance food safety and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver manufacturing excellence by leading product development initiatives from concept to production, ensuring high-quality standards in PCB and PCBa processes while collaborating with diverse teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of aerospace materials by driving product development and process innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing manufacturing efficiencies. Collaborate with cross...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative products, ensuring quality and reliability through collaboration and testing. Contribute to exciting projects that meet customer needs while advanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing workflows, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive standardiz...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $269K *

Partner with us to drive engineering excellence, ensuring technical performance, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence across programs while managing risks and fostering collaboration with stakehold...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to drive innovation in design verification for high-performance IPs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate advanced architectures and ensure robust, silicon-ready designs w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $155K *

Champion manufacturing excellence by optimizing welding and fabrication processes for marine propulsion systems, collaborating with engineers to enhance production efficiency and sustainability while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.