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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$80K - $95K *
Drive quality excellence across the product lifecycle by managing supplier and customer quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, resolve issues, and ensure hi...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead complex engineering projects in power generation, focusing on excitation systems. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions while enjo...
6 days ago
$110K - $150K *
Lead the charge in designing and executing innovative excitation systems for power generation projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure high performance and reliability while delivering exceptional r...
6 days ago
$110K - $150K *
Champion innovative solutions in power generation by leading complex projects focused on excitation systems. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure project success while enjoying a flexible work...
6 days ago
$110K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects in power generation. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative excitation systems, ensuring reliability and performance while e...
6 days ago
$120K - $140K *
Join our team to ensure seamless production operations by monitoring, troubleshooting, and coordinating recovery activities across diverse teams. Your expertise will enhance reliability and efficiency...
4 days ago
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless production operations. You'll monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance critical processes while collaborating across teams to maintain high availability and...
4 days ago
Senior Staff/Principal Software Engineer - GPU System Software, Onboard Execution
$339K - $455K *
Shape the future of onboard GPU execution by driving compute reduction, guiding hardware decisions, and leading inference performance at scale while mentoring engineers and aligning teams on technical...
2 weeks ago
Product and Process Engineer | CNC Programming Experience
$75K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing CNC processes through programming, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, driving continuous improvement and efficiency in manufacturing operations...
6 days ago
Production Development Engineer
$84K - $110K *
Transform production efficiency as a development engineer, collaborating across teams to enhance processes, implement new technologies, and ensure quality in manufacturing. Drive continuous improvemen...
1 week ago
$185K - $195K *
Join a dynamic team to build and maintain the data foundation that drives product insights. Leverage your analytics engineering expertise to enhance tracking, modeling, and data quality, enabling impa...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Systems Performance, CoreOS
$120K - $145K *
Champion the development of Apple’s operating systems by tackling performance challenges across usability, API design, and cross-platform compatibility, while collaborating with app developers to enha...
3 weeks ago
CPU Performance Engineer, Platform Architecture
$130K - $155K *
Optimize CPU performance by analyzing micro-architecture and workloads, collaborating with design teams to enhance simulation environments and drive innovation in branch prediction and prefetching tec...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$230K - $265K *
Advance your career by leading the development and validation of cutting-edge navigation systems for autonomous aircraft. Drive technical architecture, team execution, and innovative solutions across...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform manufacturing processes by leading the design and integration of press and automation systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and drive continuous impr...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to design and quote engineered solutions, collaborating with customers to meet their technical needs while mentoring peers and enhancing product quality through innovative practice...
1 week ago
$85K - $125K *
Support the integration and readiness of data collection vehicles for Super Cruise, collaborating across hardware, software, and systems to ensure functionality and reliability while driving technical...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead engineering projects from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage schedules, budgets, and customer communications while driv...
1 week ago
$85K - $105K *
Drive technical excellence in manufacturing and packaging, leading projects to enhance quality, cost, and supply chain efficiency while supporting new product development and material qualifications a...
1 month ago
Process Engineer in Joining Technologies
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing automated assembly processes. As a process expert, you'll enhance press-fit and screw driving technologies, ensuring precision and efficiency while collabora...
3 days ago
$80K - $90K *
Drive product improvement and manufacturing efficiency by providing technical expertise, coordinating launches, and analyzing processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality and support mature pr...
4 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Innovate by building and deploying GTM technology solutions that enhance team effectiveness across marketing, sales, and post-sales, leveraging AI tools to optimize processes and drive operational eff...
5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Federal Platform
$200K - $250K *
Optimize our cloud infrastructure and enhance performance, reliability, and security as part of the Platform team, driving initiatives from design to production while mentoring junior engineers and im...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize outbound strategies and systems to drive engagement with mid-market executives. Manage campaign pipelines, CRM, and measurement tools to enhance performance and achieve targets. Lead initiati...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform the outbound engine by building systems for campaign execution, measurement, and management. Drive engagement with mid-market executives through innovative strategies and data-driven insight...
4 weeks ago
What is a Performance Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.