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.

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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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$110K - $130K *

Manage the delivery and quality of software and data projects, ensuring team success through collaboration, technical guidance, and adherence to standards. Lead client-facing initiatives while oversee...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of a global Edge compute fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify new hardware, enhance failure detection, and ensure seamless operations ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $177K *

Lead the charge in enterprise Linux engineering, overseeing design, reliability, and support for Linux systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and security while mentoring juni...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by solving complex engineering challenges across diverse products. Collaborate with teams to design and build innovative analytics systems, driving progress and supporting the executi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to optimize product designs using advanced FEA and CFD simulations. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring structural integrity and performance while driving innovat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team focused on innovative product development, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction in the stimulation equipment sector...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $215K *

Drive the development of shared frontend foundations for internal web applications, enhancing consistency and efficiency across teams. Collaborate on UI packages, scaffolding, and improve onboarding e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in maintaining critical facilities by overseeing engineering operations, ensuring compliance, and managing staff. Drive excellence in preventive maintenance and emergency response to o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering operations for a dual-property complex, ensuring system reliability, team performance, and tenant satisfaction while managing maintenance, energy efficiency, and capital...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $275K *

Build and enhance tools and infrastructure for compute access, automation, and research workflows. Collaborate with teams to streamline operations and improve user experience while ensuring maintainab...

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $154K *

Champion the design verification and validation of embedded systems, leading test automation and laboratory activities for critical power products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate medical technology by designing innovative drive systems and embedded solutions for high-performance ultrasound phased arrays, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to ensure seamless i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Innovate AI-driven automation across the software development lifecycle, enhancing build, CI, testing, and release processes. Collaborate with engineers to establish foundational tools and methodologi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving enterprise AI strategy and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity through AI solutions, ensuring secure and compliant adoption acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive technical excellence by leading applications engineering for advanced module frames. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer inquiries, oversee projects, and enhance product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive technical excellence in applications engineering, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support advanced PV module frame commercialization and customer satisfaction while manag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical support and solutions for advanced PV module frames, ensuring customer satisfaction and product adoption while managing engineering project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you lead the design and production of complex electromechanical systems, impacting healthcare automation and patient outcomes through precision engineering and scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to architect and lead the design of complex electromechanical systems that revolutionize pharmacy automation, ensuring precision and reliability while scaling production to meet nationwide dem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role providing engineering support for Auxiliary Machinery Systems. Engage in project management, technical analysis, and system evaluations to enhance operational effi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $150K *

Drive innovative process design and optimization in chemical engineering. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to deliver effective solutions, ensuring safety and operability throughout all projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $230K *

Lead the development of innovative capacity planning solutions for cloud storage and databases, optimizing AWS costs and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Empower client success by implementing robust web and app measurement strategies. Collaborate with marketing and engineering teams to ensure accurate data collection and analytics, enhancing customer...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing processes. Collaborate with teams to implement Lean methodologies and drive measurable results...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and quality. Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive projects that reduce costs and elevate ope...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.