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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$120K - $135K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical design for diverse building projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure technical excellence throughout project lifecy...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Empower your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the design and delivery of innovative electrical systems for diverse building projects while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, oversee production teams, and ensure quality documentation while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading the design and production of critical electrical projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets while driving innovation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading the production of construction documents and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams on mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets and schedules...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical design projects, ensuring quality and coordination across disciplines while managing budgets and schedules. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions in mis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing production teams, and ensuring high-quality design documentation within established b...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead the production of construction documents and oversee multi-disciplinary teams on mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets and schedules while fostering coll...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing production teams, and ensuring high-quality design documentation within established b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $191K *

Empower innovation in safety technology by developing AI-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, impactful products...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Take ownership of innovative electrical systems design and integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to large-scale deployment. Foster technical excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Shape the future of electric aviation by developing innovative assembly processes and tooling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability, manage build timelines, and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $125K *

Join us to revolutionize electric aviation by developing innovative assembly processes and tooling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and lead hands-on build efforts...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $125K *

Drive innovation in electric aviation by developing processes and tooling for structural assemblies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability, manage build timelines, and e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $219K *

Elevate engineering excellence by guiding technical strategy and best practices across teams. Lead architectural vision, ensure reliability and security, and foster collaboration to build a cutting-ed...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with a leading role in bridge design, overseeing complex projects and mentoring junior engineers. Engage in innovative structural planning and analysis for transportation infrastruct...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Develop robust real-time firmware for safety-critical control systems. Collaborate across teams to architect, implement, and maintain firmware for microcontroller platforms, ensuring reliability and s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping developer experiences by creating impactful tutorials, demo apps, and tools. Collaborate across departments to enhance adoption and usability of Render's products while test...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance operational efficiency, drive product quality, and implement innovative manufacturing solutions while ensuring optimal resource utiliz...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Shape the future of production efficiency by leading Lean initiatives and driving continuous improvement strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, stability, and quality within manufact...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining transportation engineering by managing complex projects focused on Intelligent Transportation Systems, traffic signals, and roadway lighting. Leverage your expertise to l...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $185K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and implementation of complex application systems. Mentor junior engineers while ensuring scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions that significantly impact...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team overseeing mobile broadcast operations, ensuring technical excellence and seamless execution of live productions. Drive show readiness, manage crew performance, and maintain high s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation as you design and develop cutting-edge applications, collaborating with global teams to solve complex software challenges and enhance user experiences through modern technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences, maintain our design system, and collaborate closely with teams to elevate p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.