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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$104K - $194K *

Drive the integration of functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Collaborate across business areas to develop specifications and support the...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Join a dynamic team as a Functional Integrator, collaborating across business areas to streamline operations, enhance product delivery, and support agile development. Drive functional specifications a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team as a Functional Integrator, collaborating across business areas to streamline operations, enhance product delivery, and support agile development. Drive functional specifications a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program. Drive accountability and strategic focus throughout the program lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading cross-functional teams in regulatory navigation, process alignment, and specifications development to enhance Global Trade Services capabilities in a fast-paced...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Lead and coordinate engineering projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance and successful execution from design to startup while managing multidisciplinary teams and promoting safet...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at a forward-thinking company by leading a dynamic engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering innovative product features and driving technical growth. Co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading, mentoring, and building a high-performance team while driving innovative product features and ensuring quality execution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $194K *

Shape the future of operations by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, enhance processes, and support the deployment of...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $140K *

Take ownership of engineering projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while leading cross-functional teams and liaising with various departments to meet customer specifications...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $140K *

Accelerate innovation in liquid cooling solutions for high-performance I/O connectors. Lead design, testing, and project management efforts to enhance thermal management technologies for AI and ML pla...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and deployment of advanced control systems and automation solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability in critical manufacturing processes wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Transform thermal management systems for advanced vehicle platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate solutions th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading injection molding projects, optimizing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with engineering teams and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate project delivery by managing cross-functional teams to develop AI-powered tools and interactive experiences. Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure timely, high-quali...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare innovations by designing compact optical systems that combine advanced photonic devices with optical components. Collaborate in a dynamic team to develop transformative solutions fo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $105K *

Innovate custom Underground Distribution Switchgear designs, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and drive continuous improvement in product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team focused on ensuring supplier quality through assessments and audits, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and optimizing supply chain strategies for enhanced performance and operati...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Tackle supplier quality improvements and drive process enhancements in a technical supply chain role supporting defense programs, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering supplier rel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $150K *

Collaborate with sales and technical teams to identify opportunities, translate customer needs into design requirements, and launch new products effectively, ensuring alignment with market trends and...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $270K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in SSD hardware design, leading projects from concept to production. Collaborate across the product lifecycle to enhance performance and reliability in high-effic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer visions into manufacturable products, serving as a vital technical liaison across teams while driving operational excellence and innovative engineering solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $165K *

Champion impactful programs by leading a high-performing team, driving execution, and fostering collaboration across functions to optimize product development and enhance organizational effectiveness...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform business operations by building impactful internal software solutions. Collaborate across teams, leveraging AI and automation to enhance productivity and innovation as you drive end-to-end p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $102K *

Drive innovation by supporting the design and development of mechanical components for advanced manufacturing applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and timely project completion while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.