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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$165K - $230K *

Lead the charge in architecting robust SRE infrastructure, driving innovation across deployments. Influence technical strategy, guide teams, and ensure system reliability globally while mentoring tale...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $221K *

Champion innovative program management by integrating AI-driven frameworks. Drive execution across complex initiatives while optimizing delivery pathways. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $196K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer engagement through innovative backend solutions, collaborating across departments to deliver impactful marketing communications and real-time messagin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

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

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative cloud-based and on-premises solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network performance and deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Make your mark at a dynamic Reliability team focused on enhancing platform stability and resilience. Collaborate cross-functionally to define reliability standards, drive automation, and improve syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $120K *

Discover the vital role in a DevOps team, ensuring critical infrastructure operates smoothly while automating processes and enhancing software delivery for a leading company in the Insurance industry...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $175K *

Engage as a Staff DevOps Engineer, driving platform improvements and mentoring engineers to ensure high-quality software delivery. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems and enhance automa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

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

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$177K - $364K *

Unlock your potential by optimizing large-scale distributed systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and efficiency through innovative AI solutions while leading critical cap...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion user-centric web development by leveraging Angular expertise to design and implement innovative UI solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance application performance and deliver seamless...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as a critical member of a collaborative team, driving the design and development of scalable backend systems and AI-driven solutions that enhance product offerings and streamline integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and develop innovative software solutions, guide and mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to create robust applications that meet user needs and enhance syst...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to complex industrial projects, leading process design and coordination across disciplines. Drive execution from concept through detailed design while ensuring high-quality delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of cutting-edge technology by leading software engineering efforts, mentoring junior developers, and delivering robust solutions that meet user needs while ensuring seamless inter...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $199K *

Unlock potential by building a robust AI infrastructure that connects systems and enhances agent workflows, while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver scalable and effective GenAI solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $168K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on crafting scalable software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful APIs and lead innovations that drive efficiency and elevate cus...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $166K *

Invent scalable cloud solutions that modernize workforce tools, applying deep engineering skills and AI expertise to enhance operational efficiency for millions of students and schools. Collaborate ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$136K - $204K *

Shape the future of cloud computing by architecting and maintaining high-performance networking and compute platforms. Collaborate with product teams and mentor peers to drive innovation and ensure re...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Drive the development of innovative worker deployment solutions, enhancing the scalability and management of Temporal workers across diverse compute environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure seam...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing customer outcomes through expert technical advisory, leveraging the ServiceNow platform for successful digital transformations backed by proven methodologies and ext...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $345K *

Explore a pivotal role driving advanced autonomous SDLC capabilities. Collaborate across teams to pioneer AI-driven engineering practices, enhancing productivity and quality. Leverage your expertise t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming the way data powers innovation. As a key member, you'll optimize and manage SQL Server and document databases, ensuring performance, security, and collaboration with so...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in endpoint engineering to optimize device ecosystems. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable solutions and ensure best practices while navi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape robust enterprise cloud infrastructure by leveraging modern technologies to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while collaborating closely with a progressive engineering team committed t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 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.