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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$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by developing mechanical products from concept to production. Engage in hands-on design, prototyping, and testing while collaborating with manufacturing teams to bring diverse commerc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $144K *

Empower your career as a technical leader, guiding complex hydraulic solutions and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and custome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $166K *

Transform data center operations by ensuring peak efficiency of critical systems. Lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and project management while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance innovation...

3 days ago

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

$96K - $166K *

Optimize data center operations by ensuring peak efficiency of electrical, mechanical, and safety systems. Collaborate with teams to maintain critical infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implemen...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform project execution by integrating schedules, resources, and constraints to ensure efficient reactor builds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and utilize A...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $126K *

Engineer innovative composite structures and pressure vessels, collaborating with customers and teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Drive design excellence and manage technical risks while mentor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $143K *

Lead the design and development of innovative containment systems, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence to deliver robust solutions that meet customer needs and enhance prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform user experiences by building intuitive mobile applications that integrate advanced radar sensing technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless, user-friendly solutio...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of mobile technology by building intuitive iOS and Android applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences and leverage AI tools, ensuring safety and ease fo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$151K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing team to design and scale a cloud-native Kubernetes platform, driving innovation and operational excellence in a collaborative environment focused on se...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to design requ...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $240K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance performance and security. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $267K *

Optimize material technologies for innovative products, driving R&D and managing processes in metals and coatings to enhance user experience and ensure product reliability across multiple applications...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $146K *

Analyze and enhance quality processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transitioning prototype developments to production-ready systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in engineering processes while managing product lifecycle and technical documentati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $260K *

Oversee the technical direction and delivery of secure Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities, leading cross-functional teams to translate complex business needs into maintainable solutions while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Staff Engineer, leading the technical direction for Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities. Shape strategies, mentor engineers, and drive secure, resilient solutions across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Drive technical strategy and execution for Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities, leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions while mentoring engineers and establishing architect...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and engineering of secure Microsoft 365 and AI solutions. Drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and translate complex business needs into effective, main...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical strategy and execution for Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities, driving architecture and engineering across teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions that meet co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical strategy and execution for Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities, driving architecture and engineering excellence across cross-functional teams while mentoring enginee...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Lead the technical direction for Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities, translating complex business needs into secure, maintainable solutions while mentoring teams and establishing architecture standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Staff Engineer, leading the architecture and implementation of secure Microsoft 365 and AI solutions. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and translate complex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical strategy and delivering secure Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities. Collaborate across teams to translate complex business needs into robust solutions while mentorin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Microsoft 365 and AI solutions. Lead architecture and engineering efforts, translating complex needs into secure, scalable platforms while mentoring cross-func...

1 week 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.