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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$110K - $130K *

Help us empower our clients by leading network design and implementation. You will drive technological excellence and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality delivery across complex networ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $201K *

Innovate by leading software development for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and deploy robust features while ensuring security and interop...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and optimize multi-state tax incentive strategies, driving operational efficiencies and fostering collaboration across departments to support strategic growth and compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$224K - $356K *

Develop high-performance parallel numerical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead software projects, and optimize algorithms leveraging GPU acceleration. Shape the future of comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and impact the future of software solutions in an Agile environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance product development and deliver top-notch technologies. Bring your expertise in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Drive business process transformation by leading cross-functional teams and managing project execution, ensuring timely delivery of cloud-based solutions and delivering insights to influence decisions...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $140K *

Transform structured content strategy across platforms to improve workflows and user experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance content efficiency and scalability, shaping the future of ed...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$270K - $410K *

Lead the design and execution of HR integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability between Workday and Talent systems while modernizing architecture and driving operational excellence ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $156K *

Lead a small scrum team to develop and enhance features in a client-focused application. Blend hands-on coding with management to ensure high-quality technical delivery and foster an AI-first engineer...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $222K *

Shape the future of data solutions by designing and implementing key platforms for high-performance, data-driven applications. Collaborate across teams to innovate and mentor junior engineers while en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $345K *

Transform the Internal Audit function by evolving methodologies, guiding risk-based audits, and fostering stakeholder relationships to enhance business compliance and strategic objectives...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $235K *

Partner with us to lead strategic transformations, designing cross-functional workflows and promoting AI-native solutions. You'll drive customer success by bridging technical design and business archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Reimagine enterprise-level applications by modernizing legacy systems. Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and maintain robust APIs in a cloud environment, ensuring scalability and performanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading the evolution of Workday and innovative solutions that enhance talent acquisition and workforce management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Shape innovative software solutions by leading development projects, enhancing application performance, and providing vital support in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic development team migrating to .NET 10. Leverage your .NET expertise to manage code upgrades and SQL Server transitions in an Agile environment, delivering robust applic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Develop and enhance enterprise web applications, APIs, and database systems to support financial transparency initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver im...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $199K *

The Lead Software Engineer will join the Money Movement Team at Green Dot, focusing on mission-critical payment systems and transaction workflows. This role involves driving technical leadership in ba...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $282K *

Transform enterprise quality assurance by architecting innovative, AI-driven testing solutions that enhance integration workflows and ensure data integrity across systems. Collaborate with cross-funct...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of enterprise data architecture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, governance, and integration patterns, ensuring scalable, trusted data solutions support ana...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion software quality assurance across public sector IT projects by developing strategies, executing tests, and enhancing processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $193K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in healthcare technology by designing and developing reliable, scalable software solutions for infectious disease diagnostics. Collaborate across disciplines to i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$388K - $500K+*

Shape the future of TV experiences by designing performance-driven UI architectures, collaborating across teams to enhance developer efficiency and scalability, while delighting millions on various de...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $185K *

Design and develop innovative lunar mission concepts, including landers and surface systems, driving technology breakthroughs. Collaborate with teams to ensure mission success, blending technical exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Empower our data migration efforts by designing robust ETL processes that ensure seamless transitions from legacy systems to innovative healthcare solutions, collaborating across teams to maintain dat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.