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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$130K - $175K *

Champion the development of access controls within our IAM/IGA system, optimizing policies and ensuring secure, scalable access management across enterprise applications while collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $157K *

Transform engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance performance in a dyn...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive innovative mechanical system designs and enhance product reliability through data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and advanced engineering techniques to meet customer expectati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $96K *

Lead design initiatives by applying expertise in mechanical engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative optical solutions that balance manufacturability and customer requ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative mechanical manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver exceptional design solutions in a dynamic, hands-on enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $132K *

Advance product innovation by developing technical solutions that meet quality standards. Collaborate with design and sourcing teams to ensure adherence to brand vision while enhancing product perform...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $250K *

Elevate the design and development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU server solutions. Lead end-to-end hardware development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading and mentoring a diverse team, establishing best practices, and overseeing product development from concept to manufacturing, ensuring alignment with customer ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing production efficiency. As a Process Engineer, you'll lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-fun...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative hardware solutions by designing complex high-speed systems, validating advanced platforms, and collaborating across teams to ensure optimal performance throughout the product lifecy...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Product Engineer, driving innovation in composite development for high-value aerospace and defense programs while mentoring teams and managing strategic customer rela...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing semiconductor equipment performance. You'll lead improvements, manage installations, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal tool availability an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in hardware engineering, overseeing NPI and sustaining processes for power electronics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing readiness and resolve...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $190K *

Contribute to the development of innovative compensation solutions, shaping workflows and user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while prioritizing cus...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $190K *

Shape the future of compensation technology by developing key workflows and features that enhance employee experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that driv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape innovative rack-level power systems to enhance data center efficiency, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure high-quality product delivery and long-term scala...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that drives cutting-edge semiconductor development, executing experimental designs for novel fabrication methods in a dynamic environment. Enjoy autonomy and contribute to R&D processes im...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $121K *

Accelerate progress at our manufacturing campus by leading capital projects that enhance operations and drive efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results from conc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate across diverse teams to innovate and deliver high-impact design systems and engaging microsites. Lead from concept to execution, ensuring quality and functionality while supporting rapid...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to advance the development of innovative materials for Li-ion batteries. Collaborate across teams to analyze, test, and improve materials, ensuring high-quality production and performance in a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$78K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing LED technology through innovative process development. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to troubleshoot, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $146K *

Elevate semiconductor manufacturing processes by driving continuous improvement, executing experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, yield, and reliability in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $215K *

Join a team that's pushing the limits of silicon engineering to enhance yield and performance for cutting-edge machine learning chips. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and optimi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$69K - $120K *

Elevate chip manufacturing processes by driving frame engineering improvements, collaborating globally to enhance productivity and quality through innovative solutions and advanced technologies in a d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $120K *

Champion innovative solutions in tape out operations, enhancing productivity and quality through collaboration and process improvements in semiconductor manufacturing. Engage with global teams to driv...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.