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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate enterprise AI initiatives by partnering with clients to drive strategic solutions. Leverage your expertise to engage senior leaders, design impactful demos, and accelerate deal cycles, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power systems engineering. As a key member, you'll design and develop scalable analysis modules, driving innovation in distribution system analysis and optimiz...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $164K *

Join a team that's redefining customer engagement by bridging technical expertise and sales strategy. Leverage your skills to translate complex aircraft capabilities into tailored solutions, driving b...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering actionable insights through data analysis, visualization, and reporting. Collaborate across departments to enhance decision-making with automated dashboards and performa...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $235K *

Optimize security infrastructure by designing and implementing robust access management and secrets storage solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across engineering teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying OpenShift clusters, ensuring high availability and security while driving best practices across teams in hybrid environments for optimal performance and c...

Ontario, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing civil engineering design and support for utility substations. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality control while managing project scope...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $260K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative solutions for real-time payer eligibility checks, enhancing DME order accuracy, and reducing claim denials while collaborating with cross-functional teams to d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform the energy experience by building AI tools that enhance productivity across teams. Own the development of consumer features and multi-agent systems, ensuring reliable AI solutions from conce...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance technology by designing and implementing scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions. Leverage your expertise in procurement and logistics to drive operational exce...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$187K - $220K *

Unlock potential by designing and building AI-powered solutions to enhance enterprise IT operations, collaborating directly with customers and driving impactful product features across backend and aut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $204K *

Transform customer operations by leading AI-driven business initiatives, ensuring strategic deployment of the Celonis Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and drive imp...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $130K *

Innovate the future of cloud platforms by leading the design and operation of a secure, scalable infrastructure. Drive automation and enhance developer experience while collaborating with cross-functi...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application services in cloud environments. You'll install and upgrade applications while collaborating with experts to ensure optimal performance and support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $187K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership on high-impact cloud projects. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance our cloud platform's efficiency and drive strategic initiatives acro...

Plano, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $135K *

Elevate customer success by leading a dynamic team of Experience Cloud Specialists. Drive growth strategies, enhance platform adoption, and ensure seamless execution of cloud migrations while fosterin...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $190K *

Join us to define and evolve the architecture of a cutting-edge digital platform, guiding engineering decisions and establishing shared services for scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that empow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

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North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing network device integration software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support next-gen technologies and enhance security solutions for diverse products...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful projects from initiation to close. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while utilizing AI tools to enhance prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving website optimization and conversion strategies. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance user experience, analyze performance metrics, and implement data-driven impr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.