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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$88K - $105K *

Manage and enhance manufacturing processes for liquid componentry, focusing on design, implementation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality in b...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $84K *

Execute product development initiatives from concept to launch, leveraging expertise in engineering and manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and operation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of aerospace technology by designing advanced hardware solutions. Collaborate with top engineers to innovate and mentor junior talent while ensuring high-reliability products meet rig...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive mechanical design excellence for mission-critical facilities, overseeing project execution and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure accurate construction document...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of advanced power electronic systems, mentoring engineers and driving innovative solutions from concept to production while shaping the technology roadmap for high-perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop and enhance custom manufacturing equipment and automation systems. Lead projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Manage diverse highway improvement projects, ensuring quality designs and plans while collaborating with teams. Oversee budgets, schedules, and client interactions, contributing to impactful infrastru...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced software solutions for laser-based manufacturing systems, driving technical execution and mentoring engineers while collaborating across disciplines to enhance m...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $250K *

Engineer innovative thermal control systems for spacecraft, overseeing design, implementation, and testing. Collaborate closely with design teams to ensure manufacturability and produce high-quality p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CAD processes by translating design insights into actionable rules and automated solutions. Collaborate with engineers and customers to enhance manufacturability and streamline production wor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $129K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance, support new product introductions, and drive operational excellence through data-driven process improvements and hands-on...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Transform mechanical plumbing product concepts into manufacturable solutions. Lead cross-functional teams through design, prototyping, testing, and commercialization, ensuring performance, cost, and q...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative vaporizer designs by managing 3D models, collaborating with teams, and ensuring customer requirements are met through efficient engineering practices and lean methodologies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects from RFQ to delivery. Lead a diverse group of engineers, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration to achieve...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to drive project success from RFQ to delivery. Oversee engineering processes, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration across departments to meet customer needs and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading the hardware design lifecycle for wireless subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into products, ensuring seamless perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate hardware design for wireless subsystems, overseeing the complete lifecycle from architecture to production validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to integrat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing and optimizing advanced manufacturing processes, managing capital projects, and ensuring product readiness through innovative tooling and validation strategies in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

Develop and enhance complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams. Analyze user needs, debug software, and integrate solutions to optimize performa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $147K *

Shape the future of software quality assurance by developing and maintaining evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards for software and f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Shape innovative HVAC and plumbing designs for diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget while enhancing...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform operational excellence by leading technical initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic production environme...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design of advanced high-speed PCB systems, driving technical excellence and mentoring engineers while optimizing performance and reliability across complex electronic a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform packaging solutions by developing and evaluating innovative designs for specialized equipment and materials, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and enhancing efficiency across mu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a key leadership role to shape engineering strategy and operational performance in a growing GMP pharmaceutical facility, driving modernization, reliability, and continuous improvement initiative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.