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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$173K - $255K *

Elevate your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance availability and performance while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise network transformations with SASE and SD-WAN solutions. Mentor engineers, manage complex projects, and deliver exceptional managed services while ensuring client...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $189K *

Lead the development of large-scale product features, ensuring robust, secure, and maintainable code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product strategy while mentoring junior engin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $171K *

Lead the charge in building and executing a comprehensive commissioning program for Modular Data Centers, ensuring optimal performance from factory testing to operational handover while collaborating...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $147K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $220K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Lead the development of a robust web application by designing, coding, and testing software while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate on process improvements and ensure compliance with industry re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Champion the security of our AI supercomputer infrastructure, ensuring robust controls and isolation for customer workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $325K *

Join a team that's redefining financing products through innovative engineering. Lead complex initiatives, modernize systems, and leverage AI tools to enhance software development while ensuring data...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $134K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $264K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product security by guiding a dynamic team, implementing robust security measures, and collaborating across departments to safeguard infrastructure and applications in a f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Champion innovative mechatronic solutions as a Subject Matter Expert, bridging client needs with engineering teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-performance designs in semiconductor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $170K *

Champion electrical engineering excellence by leading installation standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in warehouse systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to enhance security operations, engineering controls, and automating responses. You'll lead incident response, manage security tools, and collaborate across teams to ensure a robust defe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $156K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and execution of automated tests for integration and performance, ensuring quality and reliability in software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testin...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AWS cloud solutions for scoring capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while mentoring junior engi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.