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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$125K - $270K *

Transform product development in the semiconductor industry by leading innovative engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving complex customer challenges in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive innovative product development in the semiconductor industry. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and enhance product qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower our engineering team by bridging design and manufacturing, ensuring seamless implementation of concepts on the shop floor. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and optimize processes to deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of vehicle electrical systems by defining next-gen architectures. Tackle complex challenges in hardware design and systems engineering while translating vehicle goals into scalable st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by optimizing industrial processes and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative solutions that meet safety, quality, and cost ob...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $115K *

Drive the design and development of innovative vacuum and heat exchanger systems for naval applications, overseeing projects from concept through manufacture while collaborating with diverse stakehold...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $115K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and design innovative vacuum and heat exchanger equipment for naval applications, managing projects from conception through manufacturing while ensuring t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Engineer innovative HVAC solutions as part of a dynamic team. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive design, analysis, and project execution while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating ac...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Create impactful product features by leveraging full-stack engineering skills to transform abstract ideas into tangible solutions. Collaborate deeply across teams and drive projects from concept to de...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of control systems by leading projects, designing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and functionality of instrumentation and cont...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $221K *

Elevate the future of circuit design by developing AI/ML technologies that enhance analysis and characterization of advanced digital and mixed-signal circuits, while collaborating with a skilled R&D t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Develop innovative algorithms for next-gen routing and synthesis technologies, collaborating with global teams to enhance digital IC design. Engage in high-performance software development and tackle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $155K *

Lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge electronic hardware for wind turbine fleets, managing a dynamic team while ensuring project success through effective planning, quality assurance, and stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Champion the design and delivery of complex PCB layouts for large-scale infrastructure hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards and ensure high performance and reliab...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by leading a team of mechanical engineers to design next-gen AR hardware. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure manufacturability and quality from concept to mass production, shapi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $166K *

Lead the charge in product development, guiding engineering projects from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while managing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the integration architecture connecting automation systems to Oracle Fusion. Spearhead robust data flow from factory floor to enterprise systems, ensuring seamless vendor collaborations and comp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Engage across teams to drive engineering excellence and influence strategic direction. Mentor peers, adopt AI for efficient technologies, and shape impactful solutions while fostering innovation and d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative optical solutions. As an Applications Engineer, you'll coordinate projects, collaborate cross-departmentally, and ensure the success of laser Dopp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead the design and development of advanced military electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to create innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving high-impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of engineering by designing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and teams from initial field visits to successful construction co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with clients and project teams to design and develop HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for diverse commercial and institutional projects, ensuring successful project completion from i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building innovative customer-facing features. Collaborate with design and engineering to tackle complex challenges, enhance user experience, and drive product direction while takin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Redefine engineering excellence by executing complex tasks in electronics manufacturing, optimizing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and fostering improvement initiatives within a collaborative team env...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Drive innovative digital engineering solutions by leading complex design projects, mentoring teams, and enhancing project performance through strategic planning and execution. Collaborate with stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.