# Problem Solving

Skill · Soft Skills and Communication

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/problem-solving

Problem solving is the cognitive process of identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges or obstacles by finding effective solutions, often involving critical thinking, creativity, and systematic evaluation of options. It's considered a foundational skill across virtually every profession, from engineering and business to healthcare and customer service.

## Problem Solving in the job market

- Open roles: 6
- Employers hiring: 6
- Last checked: September 12, 2026

## Roles that use Problem Solving

- [Business Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-analyst) — 1
- [Manufacturing Technician](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/manufacturing-technician) — 1
- [Software Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-engineer) — 1

## Employers hiring for Problem Solving

- [Andersen Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/andersen-corporation) — 1 open role
- [Comcast](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/comcast) — 1 open role
- [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — 1 open role
- [Palantir](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/palantir) — 1 open role
- [Samsung Semiconductor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/samsung-semiconductor) — 1 open role
- [The Hershey Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-hershey-company) — 1 open role

Related skills: [Critical Thinking](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/critical-thinking), [Decision Making](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/decision-making), [Adaptability](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/adaptability), [Logical Reasoning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/logical-reasoning), [Analytical Skills](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/analytical-skills), [Creativity](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/creativity), [Curiosity](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/curiosity), [Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/analysis), [Dealing With Ambiguity](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/dealing-with-ambiguity), [Resourcefulness](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/resourcefulness), [Independent Thinking](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/independent-thinking), [Root Cause Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/root-cause-analysis)

## Open roles requiring Problem Solving (6)

- [Manufacturing Team Lead I (WC4, 3rd Shift 5x8)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/479d5a8e-d3d9-4953-aab1-74762209684a/manufacturing-team-lead-i-wc4-3rd-shift-5x8-at-andersen-corporation) at [Andersen Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/andersen-corporation) — Full-time, Garland, TX, $22 – $32 / hour
- [Team Lead Maintenance 3rd C Building](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/26280e52-0caa-4803-b41a-49841c950d50/team-lead-maintenance-3rd-c-building-at-the-hershey-company) at [The Hershey Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-hershey-company) — Hershey, PA
- [Implant Equipment Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c37feb79-9591-4732-b928-29e47d631108/implant-equipment-engineer-at-samsung-semiconductor) at [Samsung Semiconductor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/samsung-semiconductor) — Full-time, Taylor, TX, $70,480 – $179,090
- [Xfinity Retail Sales Consultant (East Peoria, IL)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/51d53074-4721-481b-b675-8e5491e4d7c5/xfinity-retail-sales-consultant-east-peoria-il-at-comcast) at [Comcast](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/comcast) — Full-time, IL - East Peoria, 426 W Washington St - Retail XFR1308, $16 – $23 / hour
- [Staff Lean Business Partner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/41fb5a16-2eb6-46a2-84a1-58ca1c3ff8c9/staff-lean-business-partner-at-intuit) at [Intuit](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intuit) — San Diego, CA
- [Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - Intel](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/39f34cbf-9296-4da3-b44d-a2086cca2694/forward-deployed-software-engineer-internship-intel-at-palantir) at [Palantir](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/palantir) — Internship, Washington, DC, $10,000 / month