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 *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes by optimizing production methods, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative mechanical subsystems for defense products. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, utilizing CAD tools to create designs and support production eff...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $119K *

Explore innovative mechanical engineering solutions in a collaborative team environment, supporting radar product lines and sensors. Engage in design, integration, and production processes to enhance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hydraulic and pneumatic engineering. Lead design, development, and production support while mentoring staff and ensuring alignment with industry standards and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating power systems for autonomous maritime platforms, ensuring performance and reliability in extreme environments through innovative engineering and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the system-level integration strategy in complex environments, solving cross-disciplinary challenges with high autonomy, while impacting mission-critical outcomes through technical expertise and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $170K *

Lead the charge in complex product design and realization, ensuring manufacturability and production readiness. Utilize advanced technical expertise to guide teams through challenges and establish des...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex product designs from concept to production. Utilize your advanced mechanical expertise to create manufacturable solutions while guiding teams through challengi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of solar energy by providing technical support during project engineering and construction phases. Collaborate with utilities, vendors, and clients while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team by driving performance, fostering skill development, and ensuring compliance with customer and company standards. Lead projects, enhance processes, and cultivate a c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while meeting customer and company standards in prod...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform user experiences by prototyping AI-powered products, collaborating with engineers, and iterating based on real user feedback to create seamless interfaces and workflows that enhance producti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance production efficiency through innovative tooling engineering. Lead projects that optimize manufacturing processes, reduce downtime, and ensure the highest quality parts for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product development by designing, optimizing, and delivering innovative engineering solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality standards in airc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Inspire success by leading multiple building projects from planning to execution, leveraging your expertise in contract management and field operations to drive efficiency, resolve issues, and mentor...

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

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing multiple building projects from planning to execution. Leverage your expertise in subcontractor management, project scheduling, and team leadership to drive...

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

$68K - $131K *

Design and develop innovative tooling solutions to enhance manufacturing processes for advanced turbine components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of an enterprise AI platform, integrating advanced technologies and enhancing business applications. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions...

North York, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Transform the AI landscape by leading product strategy and roadmap development for an enterprise AI platform. Collaborate across teams to integrate advanced technologies, enhance business applications...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead a dynamic engineering team, overseeing critical infrastructure initiatives while fostering a culture of safety and integrity within a collaborative environment. Make a lasting impact o...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Empower innovation by evaluating technologies and developing compelling content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and support R&D initiatives in robotics, AI, and advanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $158K *

Unlock innovative mechanical solutions by leading design processes and mentoring engineers. Drive project success through technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic ae...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative design and analysis of gas turbine engine components, ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage engineering data and product configuration throughout the lifecycle. Leverage your expertise in PLM and CAD to ensure product integrity and support cross-functional c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform mechanical design processes by leading the development of innovative systems and modifications for enhanced safety and performance in drilling operations, collaborating across disciplines to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.