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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$135K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic engineering pod, ensuring high-quality code delivery while fostering team growth and collaboration. Stay hands-on with development, manage performance, and drive innovation in a fast-pa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $143K *

Drive innovative product design for residential circuit breakers, overseeing projects from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and resolve quality issues wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $250K *

Innovate production test methodologies and automation tools for semiconductor devices, enhancing efficiency and quality. Collaborate across teams to drive new product introductions and optimize testin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you support the US Coast Guard by designing and evaluating marine auxiliary systems. Collaborate with a dedicated team, enhance your skills, and contribute to vital engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in bridging R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing to enhance product quality and streamline production processes. Drive engineering change requests and ensure successful product launches...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$107K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading innovative design projects. You'll guide a talented group in delivering high-quality solutions for complex installations whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Empower your career by supporting electronic assembly operations, translating complex designs into actionable manufacturing instructions, and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize productio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Drive operational excellence by developing and implementing manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency through automation and data analytics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive engineering excellence by managing projects and teams, ensuring timely completion within budget. Design tooling for new products and enhance existing processes while effectively communicating pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Create a cutting-edge, AI-native product interface, integrating real-time features and crafting user-friendly UI components while collaborating closely with the founder to rapidly deliver impactful so...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by enhancing manufacturing processes through automation and controls. Lead complex projects to optimize equipment performance while collaborating cross-functional...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition of advanced RF hardware from prototype to production. Drive schedules, manage suppliers, and mitigate risks to ensure successful program execution while coll...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and enhance robust software systems, guiding teams on innovative projects while ensuring software performance and quality standards are met with leading-edge technologies...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced software development for aerospace applications. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure high-performance standards while collaborating across disciplines to ac...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading a dynamic team, ensuring optimal equipment availability, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Drive projects and inspire staff in a collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $178K *

Engage in advanced package design engineering, focusing on signal and power integrity for high-speed ASIC products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $178K *

Advance your career by tackling complex package design challenges in semiconductor testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance signal integrity and power delivery for high-speed ASIC p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in product development by driving innovative solutions and managing complex projects. Utilize your expertise to enhance designs, mentor team members, and communicate effectively across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's crafting the future of AI-native tools, driving the performance and interactivity of an end-to-end platform. Collaborate closely with founders to innovate and deliver cutting-edge f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by designing and analyzing structural systems for cutting-edge aerospace and defense projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and integ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and reliability in semiconductor manufacturing. Drive cross-functional initiatives, lead quality improvements, and ensure customer satisfaction throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $89K *

Join us to enhance our Engineering Test Department by developing and improving RF testing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability while troubleshoo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $220K *

Advance your career by developing cutting-edge compiler technologies that enhance performance and scalability across Intel architectures, collaborating with global teams to drive innovation in softwar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing technical oversight for EPC and Design-Build projects, ensuring optimal engineering solutions and project execution. Collaborate with teams to navigate challenges and deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.