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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$143K - $256K *

Unlock the potential of product design by leading transformative initiatives that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and de...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $222K *

Partner with us to lead transformative design initiatives that shape user experiences across multiple product areas. Collaborate with teams and customers to drive impactful solutions and elevate desig...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for enterprise architecture, focusing on AI integration and cloud migration. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Empower innovation by developing backend software for fleet orchestration, managing tasks, state, and routing for robotic systems in dynamic environments, ensuring timely and efficient operations...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $229K *

Build and lead a team to enhance platform testing and support for core infrastructure. Drive technical direction, manage incident response, and ensure software quality across systems, while collaborat...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K *

Transform the future of aerospace by leveraging your expertise in aerodynamics for spacecraft entry analyses, utilizing advanced CFD tools, and collaborating with a dynamic team to drive innovative so...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K *

Drive innovation by applying advanced aerodynamics knowledge to spacecraft entry analyses. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance across various flight regimes, utilizing cutting-edge...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise solutions by leveraging your technical expertise to deliver high-quality Open Text implementations for enterprise clients, ensuring tailored solutio...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $356K *

Develop metrics and evaluation methodologies to enhance Autonomous Vehicle software. Collaborate across teams to innovate testing strategies and deliver data-driven insights, driving forward cutting-e...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic model audit team, enhancing financial modelling processes while driving strategic growth and innovation across projects, all while fostering a collaborative and high...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for Field Engineering projects, acting as the key liaison among internal teams and customers. Oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions to meet...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in deploying and managing complex network installations, ensuring quality control and effective project execution while collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to meet ope...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $138K *

Engineer and oversee site implementations, ensuring quality control and effective project management for network installations. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and maintain operational standard...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for energy projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure efficient design, execution, and quality assurance throughout all pro...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $345K *

Lead the charge in database excellence to enhance reliability, performance, and sustainability of GitLab's datastores. Shape long-range strategies while collaborating across teams to drive success in...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the renewable energy landscape by managing data portfolios, analyzing project performance, and enhancing financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic energ...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $256K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$199K - $235K *

Elevate your career as you design and maintain backend services that manage customer entitlements and usage workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and deliver impa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $217K *

Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Optimize project execution for large-scale infrastructure and data center programs. Lead individual projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring alignment with program objectives and stakeholder expect...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $148K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining the digital workplace by leading the design and implementation of next-gen platforms, enhancing collaboration and AI capabilities to drive employee engagement and innovat...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$181K - $242K *

Drive the design and scaling of data pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow from ingestion to analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set technical standards and elevate data infrastruct...

Carlsbad, CARemote

1 week ago

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

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.