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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$125K - $150K *

Lead and mentor Agile software engineering teams, driving innovation and delivery for core platform services. Foster collaboration, guide architectural strategy, and enhance development using AI tools...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of engineering leadership for a team focused on building secure, distributed systems in Go. Guide the development of proxy and control-plane platforms, translating product roadmaps into...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by executing tests, managing defects, and ensuring the successful delivery of ServiceNow platform enhancements in an Agile environment while collaborating acr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a technical leadership role that drives product strategy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in the AI inference landscape, focusing on enterprise needs and high-perf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform security practices as you build and manage infrastructure and application security at scale. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement tooling, respond to incidents, and secure systems...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $310K *

Develop scalable methodologies for SOC design and automation, enhancing chip implementation efficiency while ensuring high-quality RTL through collaboration with cross-functional teams...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $165K *

Transform the future of security as you lead red team operations to identify vulnerabilities in AI and cloud systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance defenses and mitigate threats...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $265K *

Join us as a principal technical authority, shaping the future of AI operations through innovative platform design, engineering excellence, and governance strategies to drive efficiency and security a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the engineering organization for Enterprise Applications, championing solutions in Salesforce and DevOps while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Engage directly in architecture, c...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction by providing expert technical support while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure seamless operations of products and services...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the commissioning of systems, ensuring they meet performance standards and project specifications. Collaborate across disciplines, execute checks, and lead the success...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and execution of strategic B2B integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline product management and enhance customer experience throug...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Join a team that's building scalable backend solutions for a dynamic SaaS platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security capabilities, ensuring reliability and high performance for milli...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Lead compliance initiatives and enhance security governance within healthcare. Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, HIPAA, and manage audits, risk assessments, and policies while fostering collaboration acr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance our security posture by overseeing vulnerability management, application security, and implementing AI-driven automation in a collaborative environment. You'll work with diverse teams...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll design scalable solutions that empower thousands of customers. Work with a collaborative team to address IT challenges while enhancing h...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing large-scale projects across multiple locations. You will ensure efficient coordination among teams and meet project deadlines while maintaining high standard...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $110K *

Transform business challenges into efficient software solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop automation tools using modern technologies, ensuring best practices in a dynamic environment that fos...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the AEC landscape by driving product adoption and influencing design decisions with your expertise as a trusted technical advisor. Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate cutt...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $245K *

Drive impactful security capabilities across our software estate, overseeing comprehensive rollouts and proactive security integration while leading and growing a high-performing team in a dynamic, fa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in clinical engineering operations and enhance patient care. Oversee multi-site management, build high-performing teams, and shape outcomes with accountability. Drive impactful results...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $160K *

Make your mark at global scale by driving impactful performance and talent programs. Collaborate across teams to design systems and processes that enhance user experiences and foster growth, all while...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $112K *

Transform IT operations as a key contributor to our observability & reliability team. Utilize advanced monitoring tools and AI practices to enhance system performance, drive incident response, and ens...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion cloud reliability and scalability by designing, automating, and supporting AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes environments. Contribute to incident response, deployment automation, and operatio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional efforts to drive execution in a fast-paced remote environment, overseeing key product initiatives and customer issues in our Privileged Access Management portfolio, while ensurin...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.