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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$120K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative engineering projects that enhance technological capabilities and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $115K *

Lead diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration while managing design, budgeting, and stakeholder communication in a dynamic team environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion advanced engine development by leading subsystem tests, collaborating across teams, and enhancing calibration strategies to optimize performance and efficiency in a cutting-edge facility...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $221K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing advanced algorithms for mesh generation, enhancing computational geometry for 2D and 3D models, and optimizing performance through collaboration and innova...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in facilities engineering, optimizing advanced manufacturing infrastructure, and ensuring operational excellence across global sites. Your expertise will shape th...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $100K *

Collaborate to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-speed electrical design, focusing on optical interconnect products for data centers. Drive compliance, project planning, and technical documentati...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced beamline systems, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability while managing projects efficiently and training staff in as...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in building automation as you lead a team of Senior Design Engineers, ensuring excellence in design and execution for complex systems in commercial and industrial settings. Collaborat...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by partnering with us to develop and verify safety-critical systems for our commercial Seaglider program. Lead requirements management and support certification compliance while co...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead PCB design and power systems integration for high-altitude platforms. Utilize your expertise in Altium and Eagle to innovate and validate designs, ensuring reliability...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Engineer, take ownership of project execution by leading engineering efforts, coordinating design and documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while managing risks and supporting...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative metal additive manufacturing solutions. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver profitable growth across advanced technology markets, ensuring t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative product design and development, ensuring quality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness while managing projects from conception to completion and collaborating with cross-functiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $135K *

Contribute to quality excellence by managing supplier evaluations, conducting failure analyses, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive conti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic team to manage large-scale solar and battery storage projects. Oversee the delivery of SCADA systems by coordinating design teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project ex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $149K *

Accelerate your career by joining our Engineering team to support innovative projects in fiber connectivity, network engineering, and automation. Ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $149K *

Unlock potential by joining our Engineering team to support diverse projects in fiber connectivity, network engineering, and automation. Ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn and contribute...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $149K *

Engage in innovative engineering solutions across hybrid platforms, supporting fiber connectivity, network engineering, and automation. Ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn and contribute t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in maintaining critical facilities by overseeing engineering operations, ensuring compliance, and managing staff. Drive excellence in preventive maintenance and emergency response to o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering operations for a dual-property complex, ensuring system reliability, team performance, and tenant satisfaction while managing maintenance, energy efficiency, and capital...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$217K - $359K *

Shape the future of high-performance storage systems by leading and developing a talented hardware engineering team. Oversee the entire hardware lifecycle and drive collaboration across functions to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Architect innovative Coolant Distribution Units, leading design and development through the full lifecycle. Utilize advanced FEA to ensure structural integrity and performance for high-performance com...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in equipment engineering, balancing hands-on execution with strategic oversight to enhance manufacturing reliability and team performance in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Join our team to develop and validate cutting-edge automotive test systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated hardware and software solutions, ensuring compliance with indus...

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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.