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 - $140K *

Drive innovation by designing and maintaining secure APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions, and mentoring engineers to foster a culture of learning and excellen...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $222K *

Champion client success as you lead Aera solution deployments, building trusted relationships with executives to drive value and Decision Intelligence roadmaps while managing project delivery and fost...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Contribute to performance optimization by diagnosing shifts in a $30B portfolio. Leverage data insights to drive strategic recommendations, enhance client outcomes, and collaborate with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $344K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing cutting-edge machine learning infrastructure, driving AI initiatives that impact millions. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement while mentoring talent in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $160K *

Optimize account-based marketing strategies to drive engagement and sales for new products. Lead end-to-end campaign execution, asset production, and pipeline accountability while collaborating closel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $160K *

Transform your career by managing web production and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize projects, execute testing roadmaps, and optimize web performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of finance by building backend systems that enhance AI spend visibility and management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions and drive impact...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $200K *

Grow your career by driving B2B sales in PEO solutions, enhancing HR efficiency for small-to-midsize businesses. Collaborate with a dedicated team to secure high-value accounts and build lasting clien...

Miami, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex commercial real estate due diligence projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide technical guidance and client leadership, ensuring high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading recruitment efforts to attract top engineering talent. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop strategies, assess candidates, and enhance the candidate experience for o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Transform data governance by designing and developing automation solutions that enhance metadata management and data quality processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align engineering e...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of scalable data platforms, driving architectural decisions, and enhancing data quality and governance. Collaborate across teams to optimize data so...

Illinois, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating high-impact identity systems, driving medium-to-large projects from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring reliability and quality across the enterprise identi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data systems by designing and implementing scalable solutions that enhance analytics and drive business intelligence in a collaborative, Agile environment focused on healthcare compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading verification and validation for regulated medical device software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in bioinformatics and lab automa...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $254K *

Transform connected systems by designing and deploying advanced anomaly detection models. Lead a team to build robust pipelines, ensuring real-time analysis and integration across AI and engineering t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $150K *

Join us as a Product Owner/Application Lead, driving Salesforce solutions for government clients. Collaborate with architects and developers to deliver high-quality applications, ensuring client satis...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovation in cloud technology. Collaborate across disciplines, mentor peers, and lead impactful projects that enhance our product suite whil...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $156K *

Shape your career by leading client engagements in healthcare payment integrity. Drive implementation success through expert collaboration, requirements management, and strategic communication, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Innovate with us as you lead technical delivery for enterprise data integration and migration projects, focusing on Higher Education and Salesforce ecosystems. Drive solution architecture, manage team...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $247K *

Transform gameplay experiences by architecting AI systems and optimizing open world interactions. Collaborate with designers to create immersive environments, mentor team members, and drive innovation...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in software engineering excellence, guiding modernization initiatives while mentoring engineers to enhance reliability and scalability in cloud environments...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Develop cutting-edge GPU-accelerated systems for real-time radio signal propagation in 5G/6G networks. Lead design and implementation while working with NVIDIA's advanced technologies to optimize and...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $230K *

Transform the future of data engineering by leading the design and optimization of scalable data pipelines for AI/ML applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and bes...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.