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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$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge CI/CD platform, integrating AI tools and leading a team of DevOps engineers. Own production releases and implement modern delivery practices to enhance software d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by supporting turbine and generator outage activities. Collaborate with engineers and leverage your expertise in QA/QC and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance for power p...

Wilmington, DERemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful training initiatives that enhance employee performance and student engagement. Lead the development of scalable onboarding and continuous learning programs, collaborating with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing security documentation and consulting on architecture. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, perform penetration testing, and implement security improvemen...

Plano, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$148K - $210K *

Join us to lead and grow the power engineering team, managing high-level projects in substation design and grid integration. Drive technical excellence and strategic initiatives while shaping our serv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$198K - $233K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust content management system to enhance cross-functional workflows and publishing capabilities, fostering a high-performing engineering team dedicated to scalabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $216K *

Innovate and drive growth by designing and executing high-velocity monetization experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform hypotheses into impactful Android features, leveraging...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $214K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing on-platform measurement strategies, ensuring effective ad performance tracking and reporting across diverse ad formats while collaborating with engineering an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $120K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative water treatment solutions. Collaborate with teams to create technical proposals, manage projects, and ensure customer satisfaction while adhering to safety...

Wisconsin, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $271K *

Empower a high-performing team to deliver innovative risk solutions, driving sales strategy and enhancing customer experience through effective leadership and collaboration across functions. Shape the...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing a technical team focused on Gitaly, driving performance, scalability, and maintainability while fostering a culture of accountability and ownership across distributed teams...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion a transformative product vision, leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes in a dynamic digital health environment. Shape the future of patient care and client experience whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $137K *

Innovate across capital projects and chemical operations, delivering practical mechanical engineering solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution a...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $210K *

Transform the owner activation journey by streamlining processes from agreement to live listing. Drive metrics on activation rates and retention while collaborating with teams to enhance onboarding ef...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a skilled data engineering team, ensuring quality workflows and establishing data standards. Drive innovative solutions for efficient data ingestion and delivery across ent...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable data models and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, driving analytics excellence...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $179K *

Champion transformative planning and lead a dynamic team to innovate laboratory solutions while driving excellence and collaboration in the design practice...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by optimizing commercial processes through AI and analytics. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, forecasting, and decision-making, driving impactful business outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower engineering teams to innovate and deliver high-quality SaaS products. Lead technical direction, enhance system architecture, and foster collaboration across teams to drive user-centric solutio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $125K *

Drive the execution of immersive projects by providing technical oversight and support, ensuring seamless integration and coordination with partners globally while maintaining high standards of qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and administration of complex network environments, collaborating across teams to implement standardized solutions using Cisco technologies. Ensure seamless deployment and support whi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Empower teams to elevate product design through strategic vision, fostering collaboration across disciplines to create impactful digital experiences that meet user needs and business goals while ensur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading the modernization of a legacy system. Drive architectural decisions, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of innovation while ensuring reliable delivery and c...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $222K *

Lead and mentor a team in tackling complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction while coordinating multi-discipline efforts in the nuclear power sector...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $100K *

Drive payroll accuracy and compliance by analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll operations in a dynamic healthcare e...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.