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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$75K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by supporting payroll operations through audits, reconciliations, and compliance in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and enhance proces...

Columbus, OHRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a CyberArk SME/DevOps Engineer, implementing secure solutions for federal modernization. Leverage your expertise in privileged access management to drive best practices and enha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $182K *

Empower revenue teams by leading a dynamic group of Revenue Enablement Managers. Drive ongoing performance through strategic coaching, hands-on training, and AI-first initiatives, ensuring alignment a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the construction services landscape by leading a dynamic CEI program, ensuring compliance and quality in roadway and bridge projects while fostering strong partnerships with VDOT and local a...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the construction landscape in Virginia by leading a dynamic CEI program. Oversee roadway and bridge projects, foster client relationships, and mentor a dedicated team to ensure excellence in...

Norfolk, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Build a transformative construction services program in Virginia, overseeing CEI services for roadway and bridge projects. Lead a dedicated team, foster client relationships, and drive strategic growt...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$81K - $107K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering vital infrastructure projects. As a Site Civil Project Engineer 1, you'll manage engineering design tasks, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensu...

Rhinebeck, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Elevate revenue and risk strategies by leveraging data insights to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, influence product development, and enhance client...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $166K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Engineer, driving governance and compliance in identity management. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and user experience while managing access for human and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$94K - $112K *

Drive the development and validation of generator models for renewable projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners throu...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Transform the legal landscape by building a cutting-edge platform that automates core operations for law firms. Collaborate with attorneys to enhance efficiency and deliver innovative solutions that r...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping healthcare innovation through AI-driven voice solutions. Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software and collaborate with cross-functional stakehold...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage all phases of remote handling maintenance for target systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Collaborate with engineers and experts to develop work plans, oversee compliance, and drive...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance clinical IT solutions as an Epic Analyst II, providing critical support, training, and implementation for Epic EHR systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $203K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI solutions, leveraging advanced software engineering and machine learning to deliver scalable applications and intelligent automation across business functions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $128K *

Shape the future of client engagement by driving retention and growth strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop insights, and enhance client experiences, ensuring im...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of identity verification. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead technical direction, tackle complex challenges, and collaborate across teams to enhance systems that pr...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation and engineering, setting strategic direction for healthcare solutions, mentoring a diverse team, and applying cutting-edge techniques to drive impactful results within...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering AI applications on Snowflake, optimizing data governance and architecture. Collaborate with clients and engineers to transform concepts into scalable, secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $160K *

Advance the software delivery process by managing launches and releases, ensuring accuracy and efficiency through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Design workflows and tools t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in evolving complex platform systems, enhancing cross-team collaboration, and setting high standards for code quality. Drive multi-stakeholder initiatives while fostering a culture of...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $285K *

Transform the on-premises CI/CD landscape by enhancing reliability, simplifying installations, and driving technical strategy. Collaborate with teams to build tools that empower engineers and ensure s...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges while delivering high-quality code. Own architectural decisions and enhance integration across services in a co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation in our remote Engineering team by building and shipping web-based software products. Collaborate with experienced engineers to solve user challenges and enhance our offerings in th...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$156K - $196K *

Develop and maintain scalable backend applications and data pipelines, leveraging cloud infrastructure and modern programming languages to enhance system performance and support data analytics, while...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.