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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$108K - $123K *

Shape the future of our SEO and AEO strategy by driving organic growth through innovative content mapping and AI-informed tactics. Collaborate across teams to enhance discoverability and ensure measur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise mechanical cost estimates, evaluating project risks, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution while mentori...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $168K *

Optimize user experiences by conducting research, designing prototypes, and collaborating with engineers. Lead discovery sessions and ensure design standards across products while leveraging AI tools...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion power system protection studies and compliance efforts, ensuring safety and reliability of the electric grid. Leverage expertise in protective relays and analysis tools to enhance system perf...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Redefine customer support as a Field Service Engineer, ensuring optimal performance of advanced battery energy storage systems through expert troubleshooting and maintenance across diverse industries...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare reporting through Epic tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design reports, and provide support, ensuring successful projec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Design and detail foundations and structures for substations, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clients and teams, applying engineering codes and standards while mentoring juni...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Project Engineer, overseeing diverse projects from design to execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality standards and effective communication, driving conti...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a Reliability Engineer, enhancing heavy equipment performance through analysis and maintenance improvements. Collaborate with field crews to boost uptime and implement reliabili...

Alberta, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$199K - $235K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining integrations that connect NodeZero with key security platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and observability, ensuring seamless user ex...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $245K *

Drive the vision for a unified longitudinal patient record, ensuring data accuracy and completeness across multiple sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical data utility an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $150K *

Join us to drive innovative solutions in Semiconductor Capital Equipment as a Mechanical Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex client needs into high-performance desig...

New Hampshire, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $125K *

Drive product strategy and outcomes in a senior role, focusing on educational equity and data-driven impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction, prioritize initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $292K *

Help us shape the future of autonomous systems by designing and deploying advanced motion planning algorithms for dynamic environments, ensuring safe and efficient navigation in real-time scenarios wh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $137K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing interactive dashboards that enhance program performance insights. Collaborate with teams to translate data into actionable visualizations, driving informed...

Washington, DCRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the future of outside plant engineering by leading complex projects from design to closeout. Mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with standards, and optimize processes to enhance quality...

Pacific, MORemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $184K *

Lead the charge in designing resilient electrical systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with teams to oversee full-cycle electrical design, ensuring high availability and operational ex...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Optimize software quality by validating workflows and integrations through comprehensive testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test coverage, automate processes, and suppor...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical landscape of digital accessibility. Drive innovation by designing scalable systems that enhance user experience while mentoring engineers and collaborating acr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $229K *

The New Ad Formats team at Reddit is seeking a skilled full stack engineer to build innovative ad experiences and enhance ad performance on the platform. This role involves collaborating with product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$147K - $211K *

Empower business leaders by driving strategic initiatives that enhance performance across Sales and Account Management. Utilize data-driven insights to translate complex challenges into actionable pla...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support manufacturers by implementing solutions that enhance operational performance. Collaborate with teams to drive adoption and deliver measurable improvements, ensuring lasting value from the plat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $112K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key financial analyst, driving insights and forecasts for the Risk Adjustment organization. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial models and reporting, ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Shape the future of financial markets as an Operations Risk Analyst, ensuring the stability of trade processes, monitoring risk exposure, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational resilien...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.