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 *

Join a team that's driving innovation in automation by developing tailored solutions, managing diverse projects, and enhancing customer relationships to deliver exceptional mechanical designs and prop...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $118K *

Unlock potential by integrating and validating power monitoring solutions for Remote Power Panels. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and interoperability within comme...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our core platform by building scalable systems that process complex data transactions, driving real-world customer impact through innovative AI solutions and direct collaboration w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Develop and enhance complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. Utilize advanced methodologies to del...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by enhancing complex systems. Leverage your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to deliver innovative solutions while collaborating w...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to design requirements while res...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, utilizing your expertise in Java and modern technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to design requirements and resolv...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of robust cloud infrastructure, empowering engineers to deliver features efficiently while optimizing performance and reliability in a fast-paced startup environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace manufacturing by optimizing production systems and workflows for eVTOL aircraft. Collaborate across functions to enhance efficiency and scalability while drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $114K *

Elevate your career as a Process Design Engineer, driving innovative solutions for next-gen delivery networks. Collaborate across teams to design and standardize operational processes, ensuring effici...

2 days ago

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

$82K - $114K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative processes for next-gen delivery networks. Collaborate with teams to standardize operations and create scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment, driving e...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of critical firmware for safety-critical systems, collaborating across teams to optimize embedded platforms. Drive best practices and mentor engineers while ensuring reliability a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $176K *

Lead the charge in transforming aerospace and automotive manufacturing through advanced Additive Manufacturing. Drive equipment reliability and optimize production processes while mentoring teams and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $176K *

Explore your potential as you drive the transition of advanced Additive Manufacturing equipment into high-volume production. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, troubleshoot issues, and est...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $171K *

Engineer robust cloud platform capabilities, enhancing developer experience and security through self-service infrastructure and scalable delivery solutions for significant platform services...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by directing process design and development. Lead a technical team to enhance product feasibility and efficiency while ensuring optimal tool and equipment performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $192K *

Lead the development of manufacturing engineering strategies, enhancing processes and standards for spacecraft production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $205K *

Analyze and drive the GTM data roadmap, ensuring accurate metrics and insights. Collaborate with diverse teams to build scalable data products and empower stakeholders with reliable dashboards and doc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $205K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading the GTM analytics roadmap. Collaborate with diverse teams to build scalable data products, ensuring accuracy and a single source of truth for growth...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $205K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on driving GTM growth through data. Leverage your analytics expertise to build scalable data products and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $205K *

Shape the future of our GTM analytics by building scalable data products and pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accurate metrics and insights that drive business growth and performanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $205K *

Advance your career by driving data initiatives that empower our GTM team. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to build scalable data products, ensuring accurate metrics and insights that fuel busin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while meeting customer and company standards in prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering solutions. Lead technical sales, support product development, and enhance customer service while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.