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 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $171K *

Optimize production efficiency and reliability in scalable data systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate incidents, enhance automation, and improve observability for Veeam's Data Cloud plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks 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 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive technical excellence, enhance developer experience, and inspire a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while deliverin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Help us manage and optimize global network infrastructures, ensuring seamless connectivity and innovative solutions across multiple sites while providing technical guidance and support for advanced ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $215K *

Shape innovative security solutions by leading cross-functional projects, driving insights into product development, and advising stakeholders across all levels to enhance operational effectiveness an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$248K - $335K *

Lead a cross-functional team focused on enhancing application performance across web, iOS, Android, and desktop platforms. Define and implement measurement standards to drive software improvements imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $128K *

Join a team that's paving the way in systems engineering for global communications. Contribute to innovative modeling projects, collaborate with experts, and ensure mission success through meticulous...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by engineering and enhancing a network reliability platform. Drive innovations in DevSecOps while collaborating across teams to improve system reliability and automate operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $137K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives and align organizational strategies with execution. Drive high-impact programs across diverse teams, managing complexity and stakeholder engagement to deliver measura...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $365K *

Shape company-wide performance improvements by leading programs that enhance user experience, reliability, and software quality across teams. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure sustained...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Elevate ad performance by optimizing infrastructure for low latency and high throughput. Drive system efficiency while managing performance metrics, automated benchmarking, and collaboration with cros...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $250K *

Transform operations by leading critical mechanical systems in AI data centers. Drive technical readiness, oversee audits, and enhance cooling infrastructure to meet rigorous demands while mentoring u...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Contribute to the reliability and security foundations that enhance last-mile healthcare delivery. Collaborate across teams to optimize infrastructure, improve incident response, and elevate operation...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.