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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$84K - $112K *

Elevate project delivery by leading complex customer implementations from planning to execution. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely, on-budget solutions while managing risks and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced building automation systems for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance while managing teams and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $197K *

Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning solutions for autonomous vehicle perception systems, enhancing object recognition and safety features in a dynamic...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$206K - $260K *

Drive the future of financial technology by designing scalable payment solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and deliver impactful services that support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Empower the Site Reliability Engineering team to enhance application monitoring, ensuring proactive issue detection and clear alert ownership. Collaborate across Product, Infrastructure, and Support t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Drive compliance and innovation in Electrical Distribution Systems. Collaborate with project teams, utilize design software, and ensure adherence to standards while enhancing your professional growth...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by delivering AI observability solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance user experiences and drive insights into AI systems, shaping the future of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $245K *

Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by developing scalable, cloud-native APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance core offerings and lead discussions on software architecture, e...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of evaluation systems for GenAI solutions, ensuring accuracy, safety, and reliability. Collaborate with product teams to establish standards and automated pipelines...

Florida, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $248K *

Lead the charge in architecting AI-native development workflows, optimizing SDLC stages through automation and intelligent frameworks. Drive grassroots adoption, mentor teams, and ensure seamless inte...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative backend solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive product success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into scalable features while ensuri...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$169K - $304K *

Drive innovative IAM architecture solutions, collaborating globally to enhance cloud asset control and ensure operational excellence through strategic design and cross-functional teamwork...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design systems for institutional and consumer products, ensuring precision and accessibility. Collaborate closely with engineers to deliver high-quality components and documentation, driv...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading modernization efforts, solving complex technical challenges, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across product boundaries to enhance system architectu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Empower the reliability of AI workloads by defining SLOs, managing AWS infrastructure, and ensuring safe operations for a multi-tenant platform. Collaborate on incident response and build observabilit...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the evolution of our GTM Systems Architecture, enhancing Salesforce and its tech stack for AI-native workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a trusted data foundation and driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $215K *

Elevate product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance user experience and drive business success. Collaborate closely with engineering and marketing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$217K - $303K *

Join a team that's building powerful tools for moderators, enhancing user experience through innovative backend solutions for one of the world's largest platforms. Drive technical strategy and lead en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative power systems for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects. Conduct critical electrical studies, collaborate with teams, and ensure safe grid connections while advancing clean ener...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining internal combustion engine technology through advanced 3D CFD analysis. Utilize your expertise in combustion modeling and fuel systems to enhance engine performance and e...

Pontiac, MIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$265K - $314K *

Drive innovation in mental healthcare by leading engineering teams to enhance patient referral channels. Collaborate with product managers and health systems to build scalable solutions that transform...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Design and build innovative web applications and APIs, taking ownership of projects from architecture to deployment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage AI tools and deliver impactful solution...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.