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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$80K - $95K *

Oversee the development and execution of a Reliability Centered Maintenance strategy, enhancing plant reliability and efficiency through best practices, root cause analysis, and proactive monitoring o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge projects, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with PennDOT/ PTC standards. Join a collaborative environment that fosters career growth through com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Join us to lead bridge design and inspection projects, mentor junior engineers, and manage complex engineering tasks. Bring your experience and passion for innovative solutions, while growing your car...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Champion the design and inspection of bridge projects, lead mentoring efforts, and manage complex processes to ensure compliance with PennDOT standards while fostering career growth for structural sta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $159K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical engineering design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and driving innovation in mechanical systems. Utilize your expertise to ensure pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion dataflow operations by managing NiFi systems, enhancing data analytics, and supporting integration efforts. Drive efficiency in processing large data volumes while creating visualizations and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data operations by managing NiFi dataflows, enhancing system integration, and deploying analytics solutions to optimize data processing efficiency and throughput...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge silicon solutions, driving performance analysis and optimization for next-gen hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and deliver i...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety. Analyze production systems, implement improvements, and collaborate with various departments to achieve operational excellen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $100K *

Elevate your career as an Intermediate Structural Engineer, collaborating on diverse residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Contribute to innovative designs while guiding a talented team...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join us to drive the development and validation of innovative thermal components, ensuring optimal design and manufacturability within the Rechargeable Energy Storage System. Collaborate across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of energy systems by leading the design and validation of innovative thermal components. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability, driving exce...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Champion customer success by driving adoption and value realization for key accounts. Collaborate with stakeholders to design workflows, analyze usage metrics, and ensure long-term impact across compl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $165K *

Join our team to drive customer success by enhancing automation workflows, ensuring value realization, and fostering strong relationships with key accounts. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver im...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading technical innovations in surface treatments. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enhance processes, improve quality, and mitigate risks while drivin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative bridge design and analysis, leading diverse projects in transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables and effective project management while...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $280K *

Empower engineering teams by enhancing developer tools and workflows, ensuring reliable CI/CD processes and automated environments that streamline code development, testing, and deployment for optimal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of consumer digital experiences by leading product strategy, managing teams, and enhancing patient journeys across platforms. Drive innovation in telehealth and pharmacy, ensuring sea...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $190K *

Optimize technical operations by integrating and troubleshooting CHAOS systems in dynamic environments. Collaborate with customers to ensure seamless hardware and software functionality, enhancing rel...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading bridge design and analysis projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for highway and railway structures, en...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of transportation infrastructure by leading bridge design and analysis projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance highway and railway structures, ensuring quality and in...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and analyzing complex bridge structures, ensuring quality and compliance while managing diverse projects in transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to delive...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading bridge design projects, conducting inspections, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance transportation infrastructure through innov...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and analysis of complex bridge structures, overseeing diverse projects from new constructions to rehabilitations. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables and compliance w...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate infrastructure design by leading bridge projects, conducting inspections, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions for complex structures, enhancing tran...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.