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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$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving continuous improvement and maintenance of neuro-diagnostics equipment. Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability and performance while...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Shape the future of avionics by leading system development, integration, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, reliability, and performance in defense elec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $125K *

Empower project success by supporting construction oversight and engineering efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, track progress, and maintain documentation for the advanced reactor p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $105K *

Champion project execution in aviation communication by coordinating STC development programs, ensuring timely delivery, and facilitating stakeholder collaboration to enhance engineering efficiency an...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering solutions by leading technical engagement and demand creation, driving strategic plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in a dyna...

Oregon, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support our quality assurance efforts by reviewing product requirements, developing inspection plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Play a key role in problem-solving and continuous...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Champion quality excellence by driving continuous improvement in our quality management system. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfacti...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development of innovative medical devices, managing projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with clients, mentor engineers, and drive design excellence while ensuring compliance and qu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $113K *

Drive backend system stability and compliance by managing virtualization, operating systems, and ServiceNow administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ITSM processes and ensur...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product engineering, providing technical support and documentation for new and existing products in a global, cross-functional environment focused on critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $239K *

Lead the charge in building a modern ecommerce platform that enhances customer experiences by integrating product discovery, ordering, fulfillment, and support, while ensuring compliance and operation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee aerospace product requirements and verification processes. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure compliance, enhance designs, and support production builds...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $246K *

Empower innovation in chip design and silicon validation, leveraging deep expertise to tackle complex challenges and drive cross-functional collaboration. Play a key role in enhancing product quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead geostructural construction projects, overseeing project lifecycle phases, coordinating teams, and ensuring successful execution of complex engineering solutions with a focu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's poised to lead geostructural projects and support all phases of execution. Combine technical expertise with field coordination for optimal project lifecycle management from planning...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Empower project execution through technical expertise and collaboration. Engage in all project phases, overseeing costs and coordinating team efforts in geostructural construction, ensuring safety and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $103K *

Optimize production processes by designing and developing equipment, providing technical support, and collaborating with teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead and innovate within our engineering team, driving excellence in product development and operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality and foster a culture of continuou...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $137K *

Elevate your career by developing and enhancing manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, optimize production, and ensure compliance with industry...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace by supporting the design and optimization of advanced components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet b...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $188K *

Engineer advanced semiconductor packaging processes and equipment, optimizing reliability and yield. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and standardization across global manuf...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$97K - $143K *

Advance materials engineering projects in a collaborative environment, focusing on metallurgical testing, data analysis, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while supporting new pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform process engineering by leading optimization and scale-up initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance metrics and mentor engineers, ensuring efficient and comp...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform processes by leading complex engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovative solutions for efficiency and compliance in food and pharmaceutical manufa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.