Explore Performance Engineer Jobs

Performance engineers help software, applications, and digital systems run quickly, reliably, and efficiently. They identify bottlenecks, test performance under real-world conditions, and work with engineering teams to improve speed, scalability, and resilience. Explore vetted Performance Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Performance Engineer Do?

Performance engineers plan and execute load, stress, and scalability tests; analyze system behavior; and turn findings into practical improvements. Depending on the role, they may focus on application response times, infrastructure capacity, database performance, or end-to-end user experience. They often partner with software developers, site reliability engineers, architects, and product teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with performance testing tools, scripting or programming, distributed systems, and cloud platforms. Knowledge of observability, profiling, networking, databases, and CI/CD can also be valuable. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical findings help engineers prioritize and deliver measurable improvements. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Performance Engineer Career Paths

Performance engineering roles are found across technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries that depend on reliable digital products. Professionals may advance into senior or lead engineering positions, performance architecture, site reliability engineering, or engineering management. Career paths depend on experience, technical specialization, and organizational needs.

Find Performance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Performance Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, required qualifications, compensation details, and work arrangements, then find opportunities that align with your skills and career goals.

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$95K - $115K *

Innovate in a dynamic full-stack development role, enhancing web applications and cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to modernize systems, integrate APIs, and improve user experiences while lever...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the reliability and automation of our SaaS platform, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and security improvements while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead and shape a dynamic engineering team to build an API-first platform for digital health services. Collaborate on technical direction, manage integrations, and ensure quality while writing producti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$181K - $232K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

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

$243K - $318K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's dedicated to data reliability and transparency. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design and manage data pipelines and models that support finance, compliance, and product teams, en...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee experiences globally. Lead HR partnerships, support managers through change, and drive engagement initiatives while managing complex employee relatio...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Develop robust software systems for connected devices, ensuring reliability and performance at the edge. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize communication protocols and manage device u...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $153K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $225K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your skills in software and integration to drive impactful solutions across data engineering, AI functionality, application development, and DevOps, ensuring quality and innovation in every pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Performance Engineer?question toggle

    A Performance Engineer evaluates and improves the speed, capacity, stability, and efficiency of software and systems. The work often includes performance testing, identifying bottlenecks, analyzing results, and collaborating on fixes.

  • What does a Performance Engineer do day to day?question toggle

    Typical responsibilities include designing load and stress tests, monitoring application and infrastructure behavior, investigating slowdowns, profiling code or services, and sharing recommendations with engineering teams. Duties vary by company and specialization.

  • What skills are useful for Performance Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills may include performance testing, programming or scripting, systems and distributed architecture, cloud platforms, databases, observability, and data analysis. Employers may also value experience with CI/CD and clear technical communication.

  • Where do Performance Engineers work?question toggle

    Performance Engineers work in industries that rely on digital services, including technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and e-commerce. They may focus on applications, platforms, infrastructure, or end-to-end user experience.

  • How can I find Performance Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Performance Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary, responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.