Systems Performance Engineer Jobs

Join the league of elite professionals by exploring opportunities in Systems Performance Engineering. These roles require extensive knowledge in diagnosing and improving software, system performance, and scalability across a range of applications and platforms.

Why Systems Performance Engineering

Systems Performance Engineers are the backbone of any technological driven entity. They enhance business processes, increase system capabilities, and ultimately drive profitability. Discover job opportunities that offer challenges, innovation, and high compensation.

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$130K - $180K *

Develop optimized software solutions that bridge hardware and deep learning, enhancing performance for AI workloads. Collaborate with top engineers to advance kernel libraries, ensuring maximum effici...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $153K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of enhancing productivity and collaboration through Microsoft 365 solutions. You'll leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to drive impactful initi...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Advance internal efficiency as a Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, develop AI-driven tools, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality softwa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $244K *

Elevate production environments by serving as the key technical liaison for product teams. Optimize containerization processes and collaborate closely with platform teams to ensure seamless integratio...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud technology by designing secure, compliant platforms on AWS with a focus on developer experience and regulatory standards. Your expertise will drive innov...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge profiling tools for advanced GPUs. Influence engineering practices through innovative feature creation and collaboration, while maintaining high standards i...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive high-scale batch compute systems and orchestration solutions that empower developers across the organization, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and seamless operation of distributed workloads in...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Application Support Engineer to ensure seamless operations and drive continuous improvements. You'll optimize business applications, facilitate transitions, and enhance servi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Transform the observability landscape by owning the end-to-end roadmap for telemetry, visualization, and alerting in large-scale cloud environments, driving significant impact across cross-functional...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation frameworks, deploying and managing Helm charts across diverse Kubernetes environments, while collaborating with teams to optimize platform p...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by supporting system operations and lifecycle management in a dynamic tech environment. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions and ensure system stab...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $148K *

Lead high-impact technical programs, driving alignment across teams and ensuring successful execution of complex initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders in dynamic environments to enhance delivery...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $236K *

Optimize customer success by operationalizing the Tanium platform, solving complex issues, and enhancing security and compliance through effective technical collaboration and communication in enterpri...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize the data delivery landscape by leading CI/CD automation and infrastructure strategies, ensuring a robust enterprise-grade platform that supports analytics and operational use, empowering team...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $206K *

Lead transformative technical programs across productivity engineering teams, ensuring optimal adoption of modern infrastructure tools and strategies. Drive collaboration, roadmap planning, and execut...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $149K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud infrastructure through automated solutions, technical mentorship, and operational excellence. Collaborate globally to implement effective strategies, drive innovatio...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that delivers expert solutions and insights around contact center technologies. Engage with clients in a consultative capacity, balancing technical and business tasks while mentoring junio...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $145K *

Join a team that's building customer-focused observability features. As a Software Engineer, you'll create backend solutions that convert raw data into actionable insights, enhancing product analytics...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and oversee end-to-end product development. Drive feature delivery by integrating frontend and backend technologies while ensuring product quality a...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $245K *

Champion the technical direction of a critical platform, ensuring scalable, reliable, and correct execution across distributed systems, while mentoring teams to uphold architectural integrity in high...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $129K *

Lead the charge in developing customer-centric observability features by creating backend systems that convert raw data into actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Elevate operational excellence in electrical infrastructure for hyperscale AI data centers. Lead audits, ensure readiness, and drive improvements, bridging operations, design, and construction to main...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career by leading strategic engineering initiatives that enhance operational excellence, improve performance metrics, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$388K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by driving reliability and risk management in a collaborative environment. Leverage technical expertise to enhance operations and ensure 24/7 service continuity across distributed sys...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Systems Performance Engineer do?question toggle

    A Systems Performance Engineer evaluates the comprehensive workflow of a system, diagnoses performance issues, and provides strategies for improvement.

  • What skills are necessary for a Systems Performance Engineer?question toggle

    The job requires skills in analyzing system workflows, understanding complex algorithms, familiarity with programming languages, and a thorough understanding of databases.

  • What is the average salary for a Systems Performance Engineer?question toggle

    The average salary varies greatly, but on Ladders, all jobs listed have a base salary of $100K, giving professionals a higher earning potential.