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 - $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

$86K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with engineers to create and revise detailed 3D models and engineering drawings for aerospace products, enhancing product definition and supporting program deliv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Drive innovative design solutions as part of a dynamic Space Planning Team, utilizing Autodesk Revit to create detailed 3D BIM models and architectural layouts for diverse tenant spaces, ensuring opti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by joining our Space Planning Team to create innovative 3D Building Information Models using Autodesk Revit. Collaborate on architectural designs and enhance tenant spaces with c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and building robust distributed systems that ensure fault-tolerance and efficiency while managing complex evaluation loops across diverse devices and high-throughput simul...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $127K *

Lead the execution of educational facility construction projects, providing technical and administrative support to ensure timely processing of Change Orders and effective collaboration with project t...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the maintenance and engineering department to enhance plant efficiency. Drive innovative maintenance systems, manage capital projects, and ensure optimal operations while fostering team developme...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of innovative product design by leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform concepts into reliable, market-ready solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $95K *

Empower project success by coordinating engineering efforts across multiple workstreams. Drive visibility, track deliverables, and resolve issues to ensure timely project execution while supporting te...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $95K *

Lead the execution of engineering projects by coordinating activities, tracking progress, and resolving issues. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure project commitments are met while developing...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Analyze test systems and drive process improvements to ensure product quality and performance compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all product development phases from concept...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$239K - $298K *

Oversee the development of a new engineering function, shaping its technical direction and enhancing GTM strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leading a small team of eng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Champion the development of a new engineering function, shaping technical strategy and building dependable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance GTM workflows and leverage AI for improved outco...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the design and validation of advanced manufacturing facilities, ensuring quality and consistency in engineering outputs while mentoring less experienced engineers in this hybrid role...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of advanced embedded software development for aerospace technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance aircraft performance and safety, driving innovative solutions th...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the technical execution of projects, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance gas turbine system conversions, managing timelines, design, and installation, while driving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by developing controls and reducing variability. Engage in audits, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and yield in a dynamic en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence across the product lifecycle by managing supplier and customer quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, resolve issues, and ensure hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Join us in developing cutting-edge Hardware Abstraction Layer software and leading system integration for next-gen test instruments. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance solutions whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $232K *

Elevate your career by engineering and securing critical Linux and FreeBSD infrastructures. As a key technical authority, you'll ensure compliance with federal standards while managing both on-premise...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Invent innovative mechanical designs for prototypes and production units, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and execution throughout the product lifecycle...

3 weeks 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.