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 - $180K *

Drive the design and optimization of scalable, reliable infrastructure for AI-driven cybersecurity. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and automate processes, ensuring efficient operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $149K *

Transform business requirements into actionable insights, facilitating agile processes and ensuring traceability. Collaborate with stakeholders to document, analyze, and refine system modifications fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a systems engineer, joining a dedicated team to enhance the development, installation, and support of advanced defense systems, ensuring excellence in national security efforts...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging your technical expertise to overcome challenges and elevate team performance while propelling client success to new heights. Join us in making impactful con...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance AI initiatives by building automated infrastructure. Own multi-cloud MLOps pipelines integrating legacy systems with AWS and Azure for scalable, observable, and deployable AI solutions. Drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Unlock performance excellence by driving innovative testing strategies and optimizing system efficiency across diverse engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to ensure application responsiveness a...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $155K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on quality governance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring KPIs are not just met but exceeded through discipline...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $275K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing enterprise applications, aligning technical solutions with business needs while mentoring a development team to ensure high-quality delivery and innovative pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $287K *

Drive breakthroughs in AI performance as you enhance compiler technology for NVIDIA GPUs. Collaborate with diverse teams on cutting-edge development to optimize high-level kernel descriptions and achi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $225K *

Elevate AI systems by architecting seamless integration across platforms, enhancing workflow orchestration and operational security, while ensuring robust infrastructure and performance metrics for on...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to support and enhance data center mechanical systems, ensuring efficiency and reliability in operations through expert engineering practices and collaborative problem-solving...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$211K *

Partner with us to drive technical alignment between internal teams and foundries, ensuring seamless adoption of semiconductor processes and timely tape-outs while owning device validation and documen...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$208K - $327K *

Shape the future of internal developer platforms by leading strategic evolution and expansion across diverse teams, focusing on enhancing workflows and collaboration in silicon and software developmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on elevating enterprise Linux environments through automation, CI/CD development, and system administration while ensuring security and operational stability across all plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $175K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by forecasting capacity needs, optimizing systems performance, and ensuring alignment between technical and organizational goals for scalable, reliable operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $146K *

Transform containerized application management by designing, automating, and monitoring Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with development teams to enhance CI/CD practices while implementing robust...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $206K *

Empower innovation by leveraging AI-driven platforms and cloud infrastructure. As a Principal Engineer, you'll elevate software development, ensure security, and optimize performance in a collaborativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance excellence by managing and enhancing QMS compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to enforce best practices and ensure product integrity within the aerospace industry...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Engineer innovative full-stack solutions that enhance the cancer screening experience. Lead a collaborative team to deliver seamless, secure, and high-performance applications using modern technologie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Optimize database performance and security by managing Oracle databases, executing effective backup strategies, and supporting DevOps collaboration for high availability and continuous delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining high-performing, secure, and scalable database systems. You'll drive automation and improvements in reliability while collaborating with engineering teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining the customer experience in utilities by building a seamless, AI-driven self-service platform. You'll lead initiatives to enhance digital interactions, ensuring a proactiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance reliability and observability while mentoring engineers and optimizing deploymen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the reliability and observability efforts of a scalable platform by managing infrastructure, improving CI/CD practices, and partnering with engineering teams to ensure high availability and perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in testing software systems in a hybrid role, ensuring quality through automated tests and CI/CD practices. Collaborate within a global team to enhance product development and integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.