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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$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions. Drive engineering excellence, mentor talent, and enhance collaboration while ensuring high-quality, sc...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $171K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team by driving technical excellence, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative approaches and hands-on cont...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of engineering excellence, leveraging your 10+ years of MES architecture expertise to deliver innovative solutions, bridge technology gaps, and drive impactful outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Collaborate with internal and external teams to troubleshoot server and network issues, manage service orders, and enhance operational efficiencies across datacenters to maintain high service levels a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $125K *

Engage as a trusted advisor, leveraging your technical expertise in mobile SDKs to drive customer success, optimize HERE's location products, and resolve complex issues throughout their lifecycle. You...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $215K *

Pioneer innovative integrations as a Staff Forward Deploy Engineer, delivering effective solutions to customer challenges. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance while leading technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $260K *

Shape innovative infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams, building partnerships, and identifying technology opportunities across Data Center and Cloud environments. Engage clients to tran...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $253K *

Champion enterprise networking solutions by collaborating with OEM partners to ensure seamless ASIC integration, debugging, and deployment while providing technical guidance and support throughout the...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $267K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our multi-cloud compute infrastructure through innovative software solutions, while ensuring optimal performance and high availability for millions of users across the glo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Drive human factors engineering strategies to enhance safety at a pioneering nuclear recycling facility, ensuring effective personnel operations and reducing human error through interdisciplinary coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Take ownership of software quality by designing test plans, executing manual and automation tests, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure reliable, production-ready releases while tracking...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Shape the future of internal employee productivity by designing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly, scalable applications, leveraging AI to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $163K *

Drive groundbreaking superconducting technology development by leading process initiatives and collaborating with foundries to optimize IC fabrication processes. Shape the future of semiconductor inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $185K *

Drive platform evolution as a Senior Engineer, leading architecture and development of scalable services while mentoring teams and optimizing infrastructure for growth and reliability...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Join our innovative Platform team as a strategic Senior Engineer, enhancing core products through scalable services and optimized infrastructure while mentoring engineers and leading technical initiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Lead the evolution of core platform systems, collaborating with teams to enhance scalability and resilience while mentoring engineers and guiding complex technical initiatives in a hands-on role...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Engage as a pivotal technical expert in customer-facing roles, driving enterprise sales strategies in support of DoD agencies. Collaborate closely with sales teams to deliver tailored solutions and en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Build and manage scalable cloud infrastructure and platform systems, enhancing reliability, automation, and operational practices while collaborating with engineering teams to meet evolving project ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $158K *

Help us shape the reliability of cutting-edge AI services by defining SLOs, overseeing incident responses, and ensuring operational readiness. Leverage your expertise to establish monitoring systems t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $170K *

Lead the charge in deploying and integrating automation systems for data centers, ensuring seamless BMS/EPMS and SCADA execution while maintaining performance standards across multiple sites and proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving global AI, Storage, and Networking hardware design programs, ensuring timely delivery and innovation across multi-disciplinary initiatives in a dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $120K *

Launch operational efficiencies by bridging gaps between Engineering and Customer Experience. Diagnose complex issues, execute backend fixes, and enhance production support using AI and API technologi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $236K *

Lead the charge in defining technical standards for secure, scalable Windows and macOS endpoints. Mentor engineers, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower your career by designing cutting-edge AI platforms on AWS. Lead initiatives in building scalable ecosystems for intelligent workflows, ensuring governance and excellence in AI architecture whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days 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.