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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$156K - $275K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical strategy for reliability and infrastructure. Drive initiatives across teams, design scalable systems, and enhance operational excellence while mentoring engine...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards while coordinating across various project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver optimal results in BIM, con...

Henderson, NVRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$186K - $218K *

Shape the future of financial clarity by delivering core Portfolio experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into user-friendly interfaces, ensuring performance an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Drive the evolution of critical DNS infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence, collaborating across teams, and enhancing production services through automation and API development...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us in optimizing Epic scheduling templates and workflows to enhance patient access and provider capacity. Collaborate with clinical leaders to drive improvements and manage complex scheduling ini...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower our engineering teams by leading technical recruitment efforts. Dive deep into candidate sourcing, build strong pipelines, and enhance the hiring process while ensuring a positive candidate ex...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative civil designs for utility-scale solar and battery projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create site layouts, grading, and drainage plans, ensuring compliance and ef...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI by developing scalable backend systems in Go, Python, and Java. Tackle complex challenges while enhancing distributed architectures to empower high-performa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative solutions by architecting a cutting-edge Command & Control system for large drone swarms, influencing design and implementation while collaborating with a dynamic team to tackle co...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance QA automation for Oracle ERP Cloud and Salesforce. Drive test suite development, integrate CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform project outcomes by leading the estimating team, ensuring accurate cost assessments, and identifying value engineering opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver comprehensive p...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mobile solutions across Android and iOS. Take ownership of projects, collaborate with peers, and contribute to the broader tech stack while enhanci...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Innovate cutting-edge FPGA/ASIC designs while collaborating with a global team. Engage in all project phases, from architecture to testing, tackling complex challenges in engine control systems with a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing process engineering in Life Sciences. Lead complex design projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while enhancing your...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center operations and customer success. As a hands-on leader, you'll manage a skilled team, oversee implementations, and ensure operational excellence w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming field innovations into commercial products that empower engineers. Own the developer experience, streamline workflows, and drive product strategy to enhance automation...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$285K - $352K *

Shape the future of scalable financial technology by leading cross-team engineering initiatives, influencing architectural decisions, and mentoring top talent to enhance system performance and reliabi...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and drive AI agent development for clinical trial platforms, integrating LLMs through the .NET stack. Engage in hands-on engineering to deliver end-to-end AI features, enhancing patient-centr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $143K *

Lead the charge in developing structural designs using advanced modeling software. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create detailed drawings and resolve design challenges, ensuring timely...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining merchant capabilities by leading engineering efforts to modernize payment solutions. Drive innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure operational excellence wh...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Join a team that's redefining web performance and developer experience. You'll tackle complex platform challenges, optimize Shreddit’s architecture, and enhance tooling for a high-traffic site, empowe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate growth by shaping innovative marketing strategies for consumer products. Lead brand development, community engagement, and performance marketing initiatives to make blockchain accessible an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $235K *

Develop AI-powered systems from concept to production, collaborating with clients to identify needs, prototype solutions, and ensure quality. Engage closely with users to iterate and enhance product f...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.