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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$224K - $431K *

Partner with us to optimize large-scale AI workloads, diagnosing bottlenecks and enhancing performance through rigorous analysis and collaboration across teams. Shape efficient systems that drive adva...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $132K *

Take ownership of enhancing in-house tools, investigating performance issues, and optimizing enterprise systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability and reliability of...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $218K *

Serve as a key technical liaison, delivering customized unmanned solutions and ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with diverse clients and teams in the unmanned systems domain...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$224K - $431K *

Join a team that's optimizing automotive performance through cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance benchmarks, develop innovative profiling tools, and drive effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a Capacity Management Plan that enhances IT infrastructure performance, drives analytics, and supports growth through proactive monitoring and planning...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Transform AI integration products by building robust systems and APIs that enhance user experience, leveraging advanced technologies for efficient, scalable enterprise solutions. Drive innovation in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions as you develop, interpret, and collaborate on process designs in a multi-disciplinary environment. Make impactful contributions to co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $210K *

Pioneer reliability engineering in a global SRE team focused on government cloud environments. Own platform architecture, develop documentation, and implement high availability practices to enhance ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock vital insights as you build and maintain data infrastructure, transforming complex datasets into actionable intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive technical strategy and architectural design for enterprise-level monitoring solutions, ensuring robust performance and integration across systems, while leading cross-functional teams towards su...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable platform services that empower secure application deployment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance engineering practices and drive continuou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $241K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you develop advanced system software for next-gen O-RAN infrastructures. Collaborate across hardware, software, and networking groups to enhance performance and efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career by ensuring the reliability and performance of our cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices in AWS and Kubernetes, automate processes, and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $253K *

Transform the CAE landscape by crafting impactful technical content to educate developers and engineers, demonstrating the value of GPU acceleration and driving adoption of innovative technologies thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in innovating cloud infrastructure at scale, driving excellence in managed compute services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while optimizing cloud...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $350K *

Optimize mission critical electrical power studies, leading a team to analyze short circuit, coordination, and arc flash assessments while enhancing internal capabilities and collaborating effectively...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform surgical innovation by designing and developing vital software for robotics applications. In this role, you will shape technology that enhances surgical precision and outcomes through rigoro...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $338K *

Transform infrastructure performance by leading the engineering of a continuous profiling platform, optimizing execution efficiency across vast container ecosystems, and ensuring compliance with stric...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize technical solutions across Windows, Linux, and VMWare platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and deliver automated solutions while ensuring effective troubleshooting and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $205K *

Redefine your career by driving innovative network and cloud solutions. Utilize your extensive experience in system administration and infrastructure management to enhance performance, security, and c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform our systems through innovative Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, integrate AI t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform our large-scale infrastructure through innovative solutions and exemplary maintenance skills. Drive exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability while enhancing the digital experien...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $345K *

Join a team that optimizes complex technical programs to drive AI-focused initiatives. Collaborate across product, engineering, and security to translate strategy into impactful execution, enhance cap...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.