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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$220K - $311K *

Unlock potential by leading the architectural design of cutting-edge Datacenter products, driving performance and power efficiency. Influence technical direction and mentor teams to shape the future o...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Champion the development of innovative SoC performance architecture, driving power and performance specifications for next-gen datacenter products. Influence technical direction and collaborate across...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of Datacenter products by driving architectural Power and Performance specifications. Influence technical direction and deliver innovative solutions across divers...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $100K *

Support manufacturing operations by optimizing processes and introducing new products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and quality in electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust backend services and cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment, while driving improve...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, driving backend services and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions while enhancing your skills in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of backend services and cloud infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Go, Python, and AWS to build scalable solutions while collaborating across teams to deliv...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join our team to lead the design and development of cutting-edge mixed-signal ICs. Collaborate with experienced engineers on technical aspects from concept to production, ensuring high-performance lay...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of mixed-signal IC design by leading EDA/CAD efforts. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive innovative solutions from concept to production, ensuring high-performance layouts and t...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform client data into actionable insights by building semantic models and reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and deliver tailored solutions, while managing small proje...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $161K *

Contribute to the development of advanced chassis systems and vehicle dynamics for autonomous delivery robots. Drive mechanical design, testing, and validation to enhance performance and reliability a...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the edge software landscape by owning critical components from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware integration and robust field performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of edge software, ensuring seamless hardware integration and robust fail-safe mechanisms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance machine performance and reliability i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of critical infrastructure by managing complex water and wastewater projects. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and collaboration with field operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to support engineering initiatives and enhance controls systems. You'll oversee equipment assembly, ensure compliance with standards, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Shape your career by leading quality initiatives and audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in production standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfa...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive validation excellence by developing test strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance SSD quality and efficiency. Leverage AI tools to optimize processes and ensure timely project...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $167K *

Drive efficiency at the intersection of product development and customer engagement by building integrations and automations that empower teams with timely, relevant product knowledge and streamline w...

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1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the development of Functional Safety solutions for automotive embedded systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards and collaborating across multi-disciplinary engineering teams...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $226K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-native products by blending cloud, ML, and hardware. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead technical direction, influence architecture, and drive innovation across syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes as a Production Engineer, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production flow, ensuring quality and eff...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $250K *

Pioneer semiconductor etching processes, optimizing dielectric waveguide development from material selection to production. Collaborate with internal teams and external foundries to enhance performanc...

1 week ago

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

$60K - $135K *

Lead the charge in performance testing for complex applications, collaborating with stakeholders to design test cases, execute scenarios, and ensure reliable delivery of technology initiatives while l...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver high-quality data analyses and solutions, leveraging technical expertise and client-facing skills. Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to enhance satisfa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

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1 month 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.