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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$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining retail technology by leading a high-performing engineering group focused on modernizing and automating store platforms for a global audience, ensuring reliability and sca...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$130K - $157K *

Engineer innovative power system models and analyses to optimize utility-scale solar and storage solutions, working collaboratively with global teams to ensure compliance and advance SMA's technical c...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $215K *

Explore innovative security practices by integrating best practices into product development. Collaborate with teams to enhance application security, ensuring robust protection for revenue-generating...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $225K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $265K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $129K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational performance for solar energy projects. Collaborate with engineers to analyze performance data, develop solutions, and ensure project success, while fostering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $177K *

Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product vision and strategy for our innovative Autonomous and Continuous pentesting platform, driving impactful solutions that enhance security...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $170K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering by executing capital projects, optimizing systems, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency in regulated environments. Bring your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $260K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $184K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $275K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$155K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $270K *

Drive offensive security initiatives by leading penetration tests, red team operations, and bug bounty programs. Collaborate with development teams to enhance security practices and reduce attack surf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $250K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $350K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $105K *

Transform complex network infrastructures by designing, deploying, and managing solutions for diverse clients. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot issues, enhance security, and ensure high availab...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $102K *

Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.