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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$144K - $181K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering teams to innovate user access and security solutions. You will mentor talent, drive technical excellence, and apply modern design practices. Shape the future...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $182K *

Explore a pivotal role in AI infrastructure where you'll architect, enhance, and scale systems, lead incident response, and foster cross-functional collaboration to optimize platform capabilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $310K *

Engineer and lead HBM & LPDDR integration for advanced SoCs, overseeing full-stack performance and stability from silicon to product launch. Drive innovation in memory systems with cross-domain expert...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate marketing initiatives into actionable technical solutions, driving product development and managing product lifecycles within the entertainment ind...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion performance testing excellence by leading automation initiatives, enhancing software quality through advanced testing methodologies and collaboration across teams, ensuring optimal applicatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $183K *

Transform workplace technologies by designing and automating systems that enhance collaboration, reliability, and user experiences across platforms, while identifying opportunities for efficiency and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $139K *

Transform workplace technologies by designing, building, and maintaining automations that enhance collaboration, security, and user experience while contributing to innovative projects that shape the...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a senior support engineer, tackling complex technical challenges for enterprise customers while driving system improvements and mentoring fellow engineers in a collaborative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$168K - $322K *

Bring your expertise to lead critical software projects, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the timely delivery of innovative compilers. Engage with global teams and implement efficient...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare by enhancing our cloud infrastructure, optimizing Kubernetes and AWS services while driving innovation through automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$223K - $305K *

Unlock your potential as a Staff Engineer, shaping our Cloud Platform architecture. Lead vital projects that enhance scalability and performance, collaborating across teams to drive AI-friendly infras...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic customer engagement by educating on cybersecurity solutions, identifying unique challenges, and delivering tailored end-to-end security offerings that enhance organization resilience a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $148K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with sales to provide tailored security solutions, addressing client challenges through insightful demonstrations and education, ensuring their operations remain prot...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support and educate our clients through technical insights, helping them understand and resolve cybersecurity challenges with innovative solutions. Collaborate with sales to tailor security strategies...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of satellite networks by building an observability stack that ensures system reliability for critical operations. Leverage your expertise in SRE to forge best-in-class tools, proc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a leading team to architect and develop next-gen Kubernetes platforms, enhancing cloud and on-prem environments with scalable, resilient solutions for AI and computational workloads across large...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of our engineering practices through AI integration and maintaining high-performance infrastructure. You'll influence software development across teams while enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Unlock your potential as a Group Tech Lead, driving multi-year technical strategy and innovations in application networking, impacting consumer and enterprise traffic across diverse business verticals...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Advance operational excellence by leading building automation systems for a global fleet, ensuring optimal coordination and continuous improvement of critical environments to meet AI workload demands...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive reliability and scalability as a technical leader in cloud infrastructure, enhancing the performance of AI and manufacturing data systems through collaboration and innovation to meet operational...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading a generalist team focused on enhancing productivity through agentic systems. Take ownership of technical direction and mentor talent as you tackle...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative solutions for cutting-edge AI acceleration. Drive strategic customer engagements, optimize performance, and co-develop industry-leading applications within a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing agentic AI systems for a high-scale automotive SaaS platform. Own technical architecture, drive AI-driven automation, and mentor teams to deliver innovative solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive cross-functional collaboration to manage embedded software programs, ensuring alignment between hardware and software teams. Oversee planning, execution, and risk management for various program...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable software architectures, mentor junior engineers, and optimize system performance while driving technical excellence and best practices within...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days 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.