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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$200K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading performance engineering initiatives. Support software and system optimization efforts that enhance responsiveness and scalability, driving impactful insights through adv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $225K *

Lead the analytics modeling lifecycle for key business domains, transforming complex business questions into actionable data models, ensuring self-serve insights for stakeholders across multiple depar...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Unlock the potential of large-scale systems by designing and maintaining our Observability & Telemetry platform, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and automation to support dynamic cloud serv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive project management and testing for advanced software systems, collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal for detail-oriented candidates with strong communication skills, contributing to system eval...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$112K - $178K *

Unlock potential by architecting reliable and scalable software solutions through CI/CD automation, infrastructure management, and operational excellence in a cloud environment while ensuring security...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $277K *

Lead the development of a comprehensive reliability strategy to enhance system stability and observability, ensuring operational excellence amid evolving AI technologies and increasing demands on soft...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $302K *

Elevate reliability standards across multi-team environments, enhancing incident response and operational excellence as AI revolutionizes software development and delivery practices. Your expertise wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $280K *

Champion the establishment of a Site Reliability Engineering function by building a talented team, enhancing incident management, and fostering an engineering culture that prioritizes reliability and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform technical support delivery for cloud clients by diagnosing complex issues in virtual environments, optimizing workflows, and enhancing client satisfaction through effective troubleshooting a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock operational excellence as you enhance observability, strengthen monitoring practices, and ensure system reliability across complex environments, directly impacting delivery and operational matu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's building resilient infrastructure for a global medical AI platform. Apply your SRE expertise to enhance performance, reduce toil, and refine incident response, making a meaningful i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $128K *

Innovate and drive software solutions for Marketplace and Platform Engineering, collaborating within a focused team to create reliable applications and enhance existing systems, leveraging modern desi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $390K *

Drive the development of transformative software solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of physical operations, engaging closely with teams across engineering, product management, and custom...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $255K *

Advance your career by building innovative software solutions that transform physical operations, collaborating across teams to create impactful products that drive real change and enhance customer su...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $195K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of Linux Kernel development, designing and implementing new features while integrating cutting-edge CPU technology. Collaborate closely with engineers and vendors t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Transform process engineering by designing and optimizing fluid and power systems. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation, create technical documentation, and ensure seamless operations across all...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing cybersecurity for veterans' healthcare by securing complex systems, supporting cloud migration, and ensuring compliance with federal standards across healthcare envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $174K *

Champion new customer experiences by enhancing the onboarding process and driving value for users through technology. Collaborate across departments to lead initiatives that optimize discovery and eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Design and enhance a robust test automation framework using Playwright, ensuring compliance and quality across UI, API, and integration layers through innovative AI-assisted methodologies in a high-st...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform user experiences by leading the design and management of virtual desktop infrastructures. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and leverage emerging technologies, ensuring robust...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Optimize system reliability by solving complex challenges, supporting development teams, and ensuring continuous performance improvements, all while fostering a culture of proactive incident response...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K *

Join a team that values innovation and technical excellence as you collaborate on complex software solutions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and improve processes across vario...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the security landscape by engineering automated exploit scripts, configuring continuous validation frameworks, and managing vulnerabilities to enhance infrastructure safety and resilience in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in network reliability engineering for a global data center environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system designs, automate processes, and trouble...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock client success by managing complex compliance engagements, leading a team of analysts, and applying deep GRC expertise across major cybersecurity frameworks to deliver outstanding client experi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.