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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$175K - $219K *

Elevate engineering excellence by guiding technical strategy and best practices across teams. Lead architectural vision, ensure reliability and security, and foster collaboration to build a cutting-ed...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping developer experiences by creating impactful tutorials, demo apps, and tools. Collaborate across departments to enhance adoption and usability of Render's products while test...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Deliver scalable backend services and APIs for scholarly content, enhancing search and discovery systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability while integrat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Lead a high-impact engineering team to deliver and operate mission-critical score reporting systems. Drive innovation while ensuring reliability and scalability in a dynamic environment, shaping the f...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading hardware engineering and integration for cutting-edge robotics. Oversee design, commissioning, and team development to enhance automation capabilities across multiple...

Dearborn, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Test Manager, leading testing strategies for Workday implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure thorough validation of business requirements and drive accountabi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Transform user experiences by developing innovative web applications with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create exceptional battery analytics software for leadin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategy and innovation in web3 technologies. Shape the future of decentralized systems while ensuring top-tier security and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead compliance initiatives by managing cybersecurity projects and teams. Collaborate with clients to ensure excellence in service delivery while steering resource strategy and risk mitigation to meet...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $133K *

Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $167K *

Drive innovation in global demo environments by developing and maintaining cutting-edge web applications, integrating AI, and enhancing AWS infrastructure to support compelling demonstrations of platf...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $230K *

Champion seamless loan management and customer relations as you lead initiatives that optimize collections and enhance user experience. Contribute to automation and process improvements to empower our...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Develop exceptional engineering teams by leading technical direction, fostering ownership, and driving customer-focused outcomes. Empower talent to tackle complex challenges while ensuring high standa...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of electric power generation by designing innovative instrumentation and control systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver advanced solutions and lead projects that enhance e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Take ownership of the Virtual Care Platform by developing and maintaining features in a Python/Django codebase, enhancing internal tools, and ensuring production reliability while collaborating with s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading technology-driven manufacturing projects. Drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform the developer experience by building an internal platform that streamlines service creation, integrates AI, and enhances CI/CD processes, ensuring quality and compliance in a dynamic, collab...

Montreal, QCRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $171K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive i...

Warrenville, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $186K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable order management systems, driving technical excellence and collaboration across teams to enhance client trust and operational efficiency in a dynamic...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Optimize integration solutions by developing APIs and microservices, ensuring seamless connectivity across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into functional designs whil...

Mclean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of engineering workflows by building and delivering robust AI-driven automation and agent-based capabilities, ensuring products meet real customer needs and are reliable for complex e...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $165K *

Lead the design and integration of marine electrical systems for commercial and governmental vessels. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing technical responsibilities for shipboar...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of accurate proposals and cost estimates for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with engineering, sales, and finance teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfact...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.