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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$101K - $152K *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing efficient methods and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design and production readiness, driving co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of electronics design by leading complex PCB development. Collaborate across disciplines to create innovative solutions tailored for challenging environments, ensuring robust performa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$65K - $115K *

Lead geotechnical projects, conducting field investigations and analyses. Collaborate with a skilled team to prepare design recommendations, manage costs, and ensure project success across residential...

5 days ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a fast-paced team to build scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure for millions. Take ownership of critical platform components, enhancing performance and supporting product innovation while ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $157K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading projects from concept to completion, focusing on manufacturing processes and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Elevate semiconductor design automation by defining advanced CAD methodologies, collaborating across teams, and driving engineering productivity improvements. Leverage your expertise to influence tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Engineer, driving innovative designs for high-voltage power distribution components. Lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the optimization and maintenance of test equipment and processes, ensuring high-quality product testing and design verification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading R&D initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive product innovation and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance ae...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $176K *

Drive your career with a leading aerospace engineering team, providing technical and organizational leadership in advanced composite manufacturing. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance engineeri...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and lead advanced packaging processes, transforming client concepts into qualified products. Collaborate across functions to enhance semiconductor technologies and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in executing mining and industrial projects, overseeing all phases from engineering to commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget, a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the execution of mining projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to budget and schedule. Engage in technical problem-solving and contractor mana...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic MEP team to tackle diverse projects, mentor staff, and lead initiatives. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and business development while working on innovative desi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge flight software for aerospace and defense. Collaborate on real-time, safety-critical systems, integrating software with hardware to power next-gen autonomous...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Join us to support project management by overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance project efficie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$65K - $100K *

Advance your career by supporting project management and subcontractor oversight on-site. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, maintain documentation, and facilitate communication for successf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's innovating digital electronics for missile guidance and signal processing. Collaborate on cutting-edge technology, from design to integration, ensuring high-performance solutions in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative building automation solutions. Drive performance through strategic planning, process excellence, and collaboration while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of aerospace innovation by leading advanced engineering projects, managing cross-functional teams, and driving strategic solutions to complex challenges in a dynamic environment...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $171K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading teams and managing complex projects in medical device development. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery while foste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by leading engineering initiatives, driving improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement lean principles and enhance production...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Innovate cutting-edge mechanical systems by designing, prototyping, and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable solutions that align with customer needs and drive new product...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

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  •   Less than 5 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.