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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$92K - $185K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative cloud-native applications, leveraging advanced technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance member experiences and drive...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $240K *

Elevate the member experience by owning AI-driven strategy and execution across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver personalized guidance that enhances engagement and health...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead technical discovery and deliver tailored demos to showcase solutions, partnering with sales teams to drive client success and enhance the buying journey for educational institutions...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Elevate software solutions by architecting AI-driven financial tools, collaborating with elite engineers to enhance investment workflows, and ensuring high standards in quality and security within a d...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by leading design and implementation of robust enterprise systems, driving innovation, and establishing engineering excellence while mentoring developers and collabora...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise AI applications by architecting scalable systems, guiding innovation, and mentoring teams to achieve high-quality solutions that align with business goals an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $131K *

Inspire growth by partnering with leaders to design impactful learning experiences that enhance performance across teams. Drive initiatives that empower employees to achieve their goals and improve pr...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Explore diverse geological and environmental tasks, conducting fieldwork and analyses to ensure project success. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions for environmental challenges whil...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$152K - $202K *

Optimize digital operations for manufacturing execution, ensuring service continuity and platform stewardship. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability across critical manufa...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading transmission line engineering projects, designing systems from 69kV to 500kV, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with clients and vendors while ensuring adherence to budget a...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $101K *

Champion the reliability of automated systems by providing expert technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and seamless...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards. Drive product vision from inception to adoption, leveraging...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic partnerships with major GSIs to enhance industrial transformation. Collaborate on joint offerings, enablement, and co-selling initiatives, driving significant revenue growth and fosteri...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy distribution tools. Leverage your software engineering expertise to develop, enhance, and integrate solutions while mentoring junior developers and coll...

Spokane, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $198K *

Elevate quality assurance practices by leading test strategy and execution for customer implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, mitigate risks, and establish scalable testi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$64K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and support innovative applications and systems. Leverage your coding expertise in various languages to enhance software solutions while ensuring adherence to i...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K *

Advance your career by managing the integrated master schedule for AI infrastructure and HPC programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and effective communication of project m...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $160K *

Elevate your career by supporting senior leaders in a dynamic tech environment. Manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and streamline processes to enhance productivity and drive success across g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $201K *

Empower a dynamic team to enhance tooling reliability and support for customer operations. Lead technical specialists in delivering seamless solutions, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring oper...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate performance creative by owning strategy, testing, and team leadership across multiple channels. Drive creative diversification and manage agency relationships to enhance customer journeys and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $90K *

Advance your career by supporting project teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring project profitability and timelines in a dynamic construction environment. Collaborate effectively to drive project...

Illinois, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading complex high-voltage protection and control projects, mentoring engineers, and driving technical governance across utilities. Collaborate on innovative solutions that...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to high voltage substation projects by providing technical governance, mentoring engineers, and solving complex protection and control challenges from design to completion...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $141K *

Lead the product direction for membership operations, balancing customer needs and enterprise requirements. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, improve operational outcomes, and ensure a seam...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $293K *

Transform the future of engineering by leading a dynamic team to innovate search capabilities, enhance workflows, and foster a collaborative culture, ensuring high-quality software delivery and techni...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.