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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$250K - $362K *

Innovate and architect Kubernetes strategies for cloud and on-premises environments, enhancing reliability and scalability across critical workloads. Lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and driv...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Invent scalable architectures for high-growth AI applications in regulated healthcare environments. Contribute your deep technical expertise while directly addressing complex challenges alongside exec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver high-quality code, enhancing our tech features. Engage in design, testing, and defect resolution while navigating complex software challenges with limited guidance. Empo...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $138K *

Transform system integration through innovative engineering solutions, optimize processes for efficiency, and resolve infrastructure issues using cloud technologies while collaborating with teams for...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $185K *

Unlock potential by developing and optimizing cloud systems across AWS, GCP, and Alibaba, while ensuring governance and cost management to support efficient product development and resource allocation...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare technology by leading an internal engineering team. Oversee the transition of software ownership, manage vendor relationships, and drive AI strategy ensuring patient data privacy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$388K - $500K+*

Join our dynamic team to innovate and elevate the consumer help center experience for millions. As a full stack engineer, you'll build and enhance scalable solutions while collaborating with cross-fun...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $210K *

Join a dynamic EOS team to deliver high-quality software solutions for data center networks, driving innovation in Linux-based systems while collaborating with engineers and support teams to enhance p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive Oracle database support, ensuring operational excellence for engineered systems. Support modernization efforts while managing backup solutions and executing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Reimagine customer engagement by leading initiatives that enhance service delivery and optimize operational processes. This role spans cross-functional teams and drives impactful strategies for increa...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

Engineer innovative fluid and process systems for isotope production, ensuring safety and reliability. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance design, analysis, and operation. Drive solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Optimize and manage a scalable, resilient storage layer for global data transactions, designing solutions to enhance system performance while mentoring junior engineers and driving process improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as you innovate automated testing solutions for AWS infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment confidence and streamline v...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our IoT safety ecosystem. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality data for impactful features and ser...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Shape customer journeys by acting as a trusted technical advisor. Drive platform adoption and demonstrate value across enterprise environments while collaborating cross-functionally to align solutions...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of our cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, automating deployments and enhancing security. Foster collaboration across teams to support operational excellence and tackle comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$466K - $500K+*

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on global revenue growth through innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating across functions to enhance member experiences and optimize monetizat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of data products by leading cross-functional teams, defining roadmaps, and driving analytics solutions that support business objectives and enable AI/ML functionalities to create impa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive product strategy and vision for SaaS identity security solutions, focusing on endpoint privilege management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric features that enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver leadership and management of contractor performance to ensure efficient program execution, integration, staffing, and quality control while maintaining robust communication with stakeholders t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical direction of complex distributed systems, guiding architectural decisions and mentoring teams. Leverage expertise in Go, security, and cloud to tackle high-impact challenges and es...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of the financial systems architecture, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across Procure to Pay and FP&A processes, while leading the implementation of foundationa...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of enterprise infrastructure development and maintenance, enhancing scalability and performance. Collaborate on server and storage systems, and ensure modern security integration while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative storage solutions while enhancing cloud platforms globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop features, optimize systems, and contribute to open-source projects, d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.