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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$130K - $170K *

Transform our program engineering landscape by developing innovative solutions that enhance our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor peers while leading impactful projects that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Execute reliability strategies and enhance infrastructure for high-availability systems. Partner with teams to define technical direction, improve observability, and cultivate a culture of operational...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dedicated team in electrical engineering, enhancing solar and BESS designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive innovation, manage projects, and mentor engineers to deliver quality...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing features for distributed storage systems, focusing on diagnosing bottlenecks, enhancing scalability, and improving infrastructure for data-intensive workloads through col...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative solutions in power system modeling by leading EMT studies, developing models, and providing expert advisory support to clients while collaborating with a dynamic team to transform ene...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Execute essential Linux system administration for high-stakes IT operations. Manage hardware, enforce security protocols, and ensure seamless service delivery, supporting vital mission operations for...

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3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $234K *

Innovate by designing and delivering a framework-agnostic UI platform that empowers engineering teams. Lead technical direction and enhance developer experience while ensuring performance and adherenc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by designing, developing, and supporting scalable applications, collaborating with Agile teams to deliver innovative solutions in the healthcare data...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $160K *

Take ownership of B2B integrations as a key technical leader, collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions that drive customer success and evolve with innovative IoT technology. Expect a...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Reimagine the sales process by partnering with teams to drive technical discovery and showcase solutions. Elevate customer engagement through impactful demonstrations while translating technical conce...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $279K *

Empower your career by leading the Enterprise Fulfillment engineering team, setting technical vision, owning engineering roadmaps, and fostering a culture of excellence with 10+ engineers while collab...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative solutions in a collaborative environment, impacting strategic projects across diverse functions. Join a dynamic team that champions growth and creativity while navigating industry cha...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $141K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and application security. Lead AWS systems engineering efforts enhancing PLM software implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $129K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing automation services for satellite operations, ensuring user-friendly tools and collaboration across teams to support Planet's mission in space exploration...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of enterprise collaboration by managing Microsoft 365 and hybrid identity platforms. Leverage your expertise to drive automation, enhance security and optimize infrastructure while wo...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $414K *

Drive the technical vision and strategy for critical cloud infrastructure. Lead multiple engineering teams to ensure high availability and performance of distributed networking services, while enhanci...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $225K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD processes, ensuring reliability and scalability. Collaborate closely with a small team to enhance DevOps practices by leveraging strong backend and infrastructu...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming a high-performing engineering team of 50 to deliver exceptional results. Ensure technical excellence and innovative solutions while closely collaborating with cross-fun...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by developing electrical schematics for railway vehicles, leading design protocols, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive technical excellence...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$121K - $225K *

Join us to design and implement scalable technical solutions, guiding enterprise transformations through collaboration and clear communication at all levels of organization, ensuring quality and adher...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $225K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cloud-based solutions. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary Agile team to create low latency APIs and applications that support customer healthcare da...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Contribute to optimal product delivery by engaging in requirements definition, backlog management, and cross-team communication. Validate features, monitor compliance, and track product metrics to ens...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $142K *

Join a team that is transforming IT services through innovative applications engineering. Lead our ITSM platform, manage cross-functional collaborations, and drive automation to enhance support across...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Transform the future of software development by designing, coding, and enhancing applications. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet project timelines and support both int...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

The Director of Product Management for Analytics at BlackSky will lead the development and execution of the analytics product strategy, focusing on delivering advanced intelligence solutions. This rol...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.