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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$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of manufacturing and technology. Collaborate with sales teams to address customer challenges in OT/IT integration, showcasing how our platform delivers value th...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive the strategic vision for Technical Support, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency while championing AI transformation and innovation to elevate customer experience and achieve bu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K *

Elevate your career by owning the end-to-end product marketing strategy for the EMS market. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth, enhance messaging, and empower sales, while leveraging your...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the product vision and strategy for a cutting-edge cloud service, shaping capabilities and defining AI-driven insights while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure market a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $258K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by leading architectural design and technical strategy for LLM-powered systems. Mentor engineers, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in a highly regulated env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career by leading DevOps initiatives, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and driving Agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability, security, and cost effi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $242K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and digital transformation. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving the vision and strategy for innovative products that empower independent candidates and enhance user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $206K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Endpoint Engineer, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance endpoint management and automation, ensuring efficient deployments and robust security for critical systems...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance energy efficiency initiatives by analyzing data, optimizing building performance, and collaborating with teams to reduce costs and support sustainability goals. Drive impactful solutions in en...

Moreno Valley, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$144K - $241K *

Lead the charge in architecting and enhancing AI systems that empower global journalism. Drive technical direction, ensure system scalability, and mentor engineers while shaping the future of content...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Elevate customer experiences by serving as a technical liaison, driving revenue growth through innovative solutions and expert support in the Precision Medicine sector. Collaborate with sales teams to...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our data platform by guiding a skilled team of engineers. Drive architectural evolution, ensure data reliability, and foster a culture of ownership while delivering except...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $189K *

Lead the charge in establishing a modern quality-engineering practice, driving automation strategy and framework development while mentoring teams to enhance release readiness and quality metrics acro...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$466K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building scalable platforms for large-scale machine learning model training, enhancing performance, and creating user-friendly experiences...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$87K - $131K *

Advance systems management by enhancing ERP and HRIS platforms to support business growth, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth transitions with new releases in a global medical device envi...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion clinical operations by managing project teams, developing monitoring plans, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites. Proactively identify risks and drive solutions to enhance trial effi...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $193K *

Partner with us to transform workflows through innovative AI applications, enhancing both internal operations and user experience. In this high-ownership role, you'll build and evaluate end-to-end sol...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing hybrid networks across AWS, OCI, and on-premises environments, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance while troubleshooting complex issues in a f...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced application support and development for the ServiceNow platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality, resolve complex issues, and en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to own the end-to-end data stack, ensuring data quality and reliability while leveraging AI tools to enhance analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to build semantic models that empower dec...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining business solutions. Collaborate with clients to create advanced modeling applications, bridging gaps between stakeholders and product teams to ensure exceptional implemen...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize design processes and lead a team of Design Leads to ensure high-quality project deliverables. Collaborate with project managers to balance resources, enforce design standards, and drive conti...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.