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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$110K - $160K *
Empower quality assurance in a dynamic DevSecOps environment, ensuring robust testing and validation of applications, cloud, and data systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...
1 week ago
Principal Business Intelligence Lead, System Performance
$200K - $275K *
Elevate data strategy and reporting for the System Performance Organization, transforming complex robotics data into compelling narratives for executive stakeholders while fostering team growth and al...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by architecting robust data pipelines. Collaborate with product teams to optimize data ingestion and ensure reliability, supporting analytics and AI init...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure Foundations
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's transforming multi-cloud infrastructure. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll design and build a cohesive platform across AWS, GCP, and Azure, leading a multi-component system while...
5 days ago
Senior Data Engineer - Analytics
$170K - $200K *
Join us to transform operational data into actionable insights through meticulous data modeling, clear metric definitions, and impactful visualizations. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $247K *
Unlock potential by leading complex digital production across diverse platforms, ensuring seamless execution of business and creative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver imp...
5 days ago
Team Lead, Engineering - Time & Attendance
$160K - $187K *
Transform the Time & Attendance engineering team by leading technical delivery, fostering collaboration, and driving platform modernization to enhance healthcare workforce solutions and ensure data ac...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Workforce Management and Customer Experience solutions using mode...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications. Leverage your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React, and Node.js to enhance Workforce Management and Customer Experi...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower innovation by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance Workforce Management and Customer Experience solutions using modern technologies...
1 week ago
$145K - $185K *
Champion complex heavy civil construction projects from planning to execution, collaborating with field leadership, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and successful project delive...
1 week ago
Senior Video Designer (AVP/Associate Creative Director)
$105K - $134K *
Explore your creativity as a Senior Video Designer, shaping compelling narratives through expert editing and collaboration. You'll manage diverse projects, guiding junior editors while delivering high...
6 days ago
Senior Principal Engineering Manager / Head of Engineering
$202K - $318K *
Elevate your career by leading a multi-team engineering organization focused on building a world-class security product. Drive innovation, strategy, and delivery excellence while fostering a high-perf...
1 week ago
Senior Reliability Engineer - Veza
$114K - $195K *
Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects, architecting scalable solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams while ensuring o...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the development of innovative packaging solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainability and cost-effectiveness while meeting diverse product needs and strategic goal...
1 week ago
$180K - $202K *
Drive customer success by serving as a technical expert, guiding implementations and optimizing strategies for Harness AppSec solutions. Collaborate with clients to ensure they achieve maximum value a...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading civil site projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, coordinate, and manage impactful utility projects while ensuring compliance with loc...
2 weeks ago
Product Manager, Orchestration Platform
$123K - $192K *
Optimize the orchestration platform for remittance transactions, defining its scope and capabilities while ensuring reliability and scalability for future products. Collaborate with engineering teams...
1 week ago
$160K - $185K *
Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure
$150K - $180K *
Transform our data infrastructure by leading design and deployment of scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management, mentor engineers, and shape our technical ro...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Compiler
$150K - $180K *
Optimize the translation pipeline for Python to C++ conversion, leading architecture design, semantic analysis, and code generation while ensuring accuracy and performance through innovative technique...
4 days ago
Staff Engineer - INFOR M3 Functional Consultant (Supply Chain)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the configuration and support of Infor M3 non-finance modules, driving business process analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective implementation and user tra...
3 weeks ago
Application Engineer - Solar Inverter and PCS
$95K - $115K *
Provide technical support for solar inverters and power conversion systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal product application in renewable energy projects, delivering proposals and soluti...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation by leading backend development for high-traffic APIs and microservices. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance while optimizing cloud cos...
3 weeks ago
Principal Product Security Researcher
$150K - $180K *
Lead our product security research to identify emerging threats and shape strategic defenses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and drive industry discussions, ensuri...
2 weeks ago
What is a Performance Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.