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 *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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$104K - $153K *

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$155K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $122K *

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$120K - $145K *

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$272K - $320K *

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$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $163K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud reliability and security. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

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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.