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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$110K - $130K *

Champion technical excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve cha...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize plant automation and improve line efficiency by leading technical projects, training staff, and integrating advanced systems. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring effective...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Transform integration capabilities by developing APIs and systems while fostering collaboration among stakeholders, engineers, and non-technical teams to support mission success through innovative tec...

Mclean, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform your career as you design and implement integration solutions, combining APIs and cloud services to meet client missions. Empower stakeholders and oversee seamless data connectivity, ensurin...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to support fleet operations and vehicle software activities. Take ownership of troubleshooting, software updates, and quality investigations while enhancing vehicle readiness and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

Lead the development of innovative CX solutions using AI tools, enhancing workflows and integrations across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-quality software an...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that fosters innovation as you lead projects in water treatment and distribution planning, design, and construction. Contribute your expertise to tackle water resource challenges and impro...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative optical solutions. As an Applications Engineer, you'll coordinate projects, collaborate cross-departmentally, and ensure the success of laser Dopp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to develop high-performance mechanical designs for data center products. Collaborate with engineers and partners to ensure reliability and manufacturability from concept to product...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful site development and municipal projects, mentoring engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance civil engineering services within the Tampa Bay region...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers while shaping community development across Alabama and the Gulf Coast...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive the quality strategy for next-gen infrastructure hardware, ensuring reliability and performance from prototype to mass production. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading eCTW projects for optimal manufacturing efficiency, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of our capital projects by leading process engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in capacity, cost, and safety while ensuring effective de...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading innovative projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional electrical design solutions while...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative electrical design solutions while leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency, mentoring junior engine...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Architect the future of testing platforms by driving innovative solutions across physical and virtual environments. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, scalability, and operational eff...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous vessels by analyzing dynamic loads and enhancing performance through innovative modeling and testing. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure safet...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $143K *

Unlock potential by partnering with engineering teams to drive financial planning, forecasting, and project accounting. Collaborate globally to enhance financial processes and support informed decisio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of food manufacturing by leading capital projects, ensuring alignment with business strategies, and fostering technical development across teams. Collaborate with local and regional s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $170K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading a dedicated engineering team, implementing data-driven methodologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational excellence a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$218K - $335K *

Transform the future of autonomous systems by leading a team to evaluate subsystems, develop metrics, and drive improvements in driving quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effec...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$218K - $335K *

Architect a robust evaluation framework for autonomous systems, leading a team to analyze subsystem performance and driving quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure metrics drive imp...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Grow your career with a new engineering team, leading end-to-end design experiences. Drive innovation through continuous delivery, metric tracking, and deliver exceptional UX in a fast-paced environme...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.