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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$250K - $400K *

Champion innovative research in clinical AI, driving the development of executable clinical logic modules and experiments to enhance decision-making in healthcare. Collaborate with founders and clinic...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex software systems for DoD operations by designing, developing, and maintaining secure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead small projects to ensure timely deliv...

Johnstown, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to tackle complex engineering challenges, leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS. Collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering to innovate and deliver impactful p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join us to build and automate large-scale GPU infrastructure for AI workloads. Leverage your expertise in SRE or Production Engineering to enhance operational tooling and ensure reliable service deliv...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing non-clinical product performance through data-driven insights. Lead KPI optimization and collaborate with stakeholders to improve user experiences across vari...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $175K *

Champion research strategies that shape product direction, drive insights, and elevate user experiences in Shipping and Mailing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate based on evidence...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $350K *

Join a team that's building scalable, high-performance backend systems using TypeScript. Collaborate across functions to optimize trading solutions and tackle complex challenges in the blockchain spac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $189K *

Champion audio innovation by developing and optimizing DSP software for embedded platforms, ensuring high-quality signal processing across diverse audio products while collaborating with cross-functio...

Framingham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$177K - $364K *

Drive the technical vision for configuration ecosystems, ensuring robust, scalable solutions across services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure and streamline operation...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead quantitative user research across product lines, shaping strategy and answering critical questions with data-driven insights. Collaborate with teams to prioritize research that mitigates risk and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $268K *

Transform the future of autonomous systems by developing advanced machine learning models for perception and detection. Collaborate with experts to transition cutting-edge algorithms from research to...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$128K - $178K *

Lead the evolution of our CMS and AI web strategy, driving product vision and execution for public sector clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $334K *

Champion the architecture and engineering of agent memory systems, leading the development of context-driven AI agents. Drive innovation and technical direction while collaborating across teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $105K *

Champion customer success by leveraging data solutions to drive impactful results. Collaborate with clients to optimize their experience, ensuring seamless implementation and maximizing the value of o...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Lead the development of robust security capabilities for a cutting-edge platform, ensuring secure identity and access management across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative paid marketing strategies to drive growth, manage budgets, and optimize performance across channels. Collaborate with teams to connect efforts and achieve measurable results in use...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $123K *

Unlock potential by transforming design priorities into actionable AI solutions, enhancing workflows and tools for MEP engineering teams. Collaborate closely with design leaders to drive efficiency an...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Analyze and enhance compensation strategies, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. Collaborate with HR and management to optimize job descriptions, conduct market analysis, and deliver insight...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and develop CAD plugins, ensuring seamless integration with civil design workflows and GIS systems. Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance data management and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of healthcare IT by managing complex integration programs, driving Lean-Agile adoption, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise reporting and analytics initiatives across multi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$238K - $322K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in security. Lead the technical vision for LLMs and agentic systems, driving innovation and mentoring talent while optimizing performance across multiple pr...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $275K *

Transform machine learning infrastructure by deploying scalable models, building pipelines, and ensuring model health across product and marketing workflows. Collaborate with data scientists and engin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance product engagement for users across various platforms. Leverage data to understand user challenges and develop solutions that improve communication and conversion metric...

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Reposted 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.