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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$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading architectural improvements, enhancing data quality, and driving technical initiatives across diverse business domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming client deployments by turning conversational AI products into reliable, production-ready systems. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure successful imple...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the architecture and governance of Oracle EPM solutions. Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing applications that align wi...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy through innovative electrical design for utility-scale projects. Collaborate with engineers on solar, wind, and battery systems, ensuring quality and ef...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $185K *

Empower mission-critical systems by designing and automating OCI observability solutions. Ensure robust monitoring, performance tracking, and compliance across cloud environments, while enhancing resi...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $257K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions and strategies that enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration across teams. Your expertise will shape our approach to tackling complex cha...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform security solutions across multiple domains, driving technical direction and collaboration to address high-risk items and enhance Meta's security posture company-wide. Lead cross-functional t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Innovate with us to drive Agile practices in a federal IT modernization initiative, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in a regulated environment while leading teams through the Software Delivery...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $200K *

Transform the Developer Platform by enhancing infrastructure and deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient product delivery while driving adoption of innovative tooling an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative cloud solutions by designing and owning AWS infrastructure. Lead technical direction, mentor teams, and leverage AI tools to enhance delivery while ensuring quality and security st...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by designing async backend systems that integrate AI seamlessly, enabling scalable solutions for millions of businesses. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform concepts into pro...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Optimize GTM systems by architecting and integrating Salesforce, HubSpot, and data tools. Collaborate with leaders to shape strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure seamless workflows that empower Sales...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our data infrastructure. In this role, you'll own data pipelines, improve performance, and ensure reliable access to analytics across global markets, driving efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$169K - $185K *

Champion the design and delivery of integrations and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable, and user-friendly developer experiences that drive business impact and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $230K *

Deliver advanced electrical engineering solutions for hyperscale data centers. Lead design teams, oversee project execution, and ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering client relati...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as you collaborate with a dynamic team to build real-time systems, contributing to impactful features across the full stack in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining Developer Experience by building a new platform engineering team. You'll lead hands-on development, establish best practices, and drive team culture while ensuring engine...

Union, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead cross-functional logistics projects focused on process improvement and strategic initiatives. Drive operational analysis, capacity planning, and project management to enhance efficiency across mu...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

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

$150K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in software development for a SaaS platform, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Inn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead the civil and structural architecture for cutting-edge power-generation systems at large AI data centers. Drive innovative designs and ensure safe, efficient installations while collab...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare technology through AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic engineering group to develop innovative software that enhances operational efficiency and...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Engage with cross-functional leaders to elevate product strategy and execution. Drive innovation in product development, leveraging AI to enhance customer value and business performance across a diver...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $195K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing a robust Enterprise Data Warehouse on Databricks. Drive BI solutions, mentor a team, and ensure data quality while collaborating across departments to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $145K *

Develop high-performance software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Take ownership of features and components, applying your expertise to solve complex problems and deliver cu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $330K *

Champion strategic initiatives and drive execution as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making across the organization while navigati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.