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 1 week 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...

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4 days 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 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $157K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by building, operating, and automating systems that ensure seamless and secure service delivery. Collaborate with global teams to enhance observability, reliability, and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform the observability landscape by enhancing monitoring, telemetry, and incident management for the TRAIT application, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency across teams...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $305K *

Join us to advance Tetragon's observability and security capabilities. As a Technical Leader, you'll guide architecture and development while solving complex system challenges to enhance performance a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $180K *

Transform the core infrastructure of a cutting-edge platform that empowers engineering teams to deploy and scale services seamlessly. Collaborate to enhance observability and reliability while driving...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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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2 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...

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1 week 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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1 week 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...

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2 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 5 days 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...

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2 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...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive seamless execution of engineering initiatives, enhancing operations through collaboration, tracking metrics, and implementing consistent processes for improved performance and risk reduction...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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2 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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Support complex VMstore product issues as the L3 escalation point, ensuring rapid resolution and strong customer advocacy. Leverage deep technical expertise to collaborate with engineering, maintainin...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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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3 days 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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1 week 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 yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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2 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...

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2 days 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...

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1 week 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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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.