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What is a product engineer? Get an engineer who can do both

Product engineers keep one hand in the codebase and another in the world of product design.
February 25, 2025

Many software engineers are happy to focus on the technical aspects of the job.

But for some, working on software products inevitably leads to strong opinions about those products: what they should look like, how they could better meet user needs, and how they can boost the bottom line of the business.

These engineers may not necessarily want to move into management, but they do want to help shape the ideas and requirements as a product engineer. 

What is a product engineer and where did the job come from?

A product engineer is someone who combines software engineering skills with product development responsibilities.

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