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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$100K - $120K *

Shape delivery excellence by leading strategic engineering projects across multiple time zones, driving commitments, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication an...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $125K *

Engage in the design and development of scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance assessment platforms. This role emphasizes hands-on learning and innovation in...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation in real-time systems as a Back-End Engineer. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable AI-powered platform services, empowering productivity and enhancing user...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality by developing and executing comprehensive tests. Collaborate with peers to enhance testing methodologies and mentor teammates in a dynamic and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of embedded software innovation, developing and maintaining critical software for spacecraft and ground systems. Your expertise will drive quality and reliability a...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in nurturing and developing a high-performing software engineering team. Drive execution and innovation while collaborating with product leaders to deliver impactful projects and foste...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion HV PC Projects by ensuring on-time and within-budget completion. Oversee financial obligations, manage vendor relationships, and lead projects to success through robust communication and stra...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving demand through strategic, multi-channel campaigns and account-based marketing. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to generate real pipeline growth while...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development of robust Android infrastructure and features, enabling high-impact user experiences across Netflix's vast member base, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to inno...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise-level GitLab adoption through strategic engineering, technical discovery, and architecture design. Shape scalable solutions and reusable assets that enhance custome...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join our team as a pre-sales technical expert, driving customer engagement through tailored demonstrations and insightful consultations. Leverage your expertise in GRC to empower organizations in mana...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $312K *

Help us design and build an innovative agentic interface for seamless task execution, combining AI with interactive systems across multiple platforms while ensuring trust and reliability in user inter...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Join us to design and develop integrations for a next-gen AI platform while managing CI/CD and cloud operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable systems that support...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Elevate Benepass's capabilities by designing and building a robust internal AI platform. As a Lead AI Systems Engineer, you'll drive automation and enhance workflows across multiple teams, ensuring sc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage in transformative fleet maintenance management, creating a unified system for asset maintenance that enhances reliability, measures performance, and drives efficient change through effective ad...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Champion innovative AI applications by driving strategies and hands-on development of agentic systems within a dynamic team. Shape product roadmaps and enhance player experiences through cutting-edge...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing IT disaster recovery and resiliency. You'll develop and manage enterprise DR programs ensuring continuity for U.S. diplomatic missions and compliance with nat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $142K *

Transform global Modular Data Center architecture by integrating design, permitting, and construction processes, while standardizing practices to enhance scalability across diverse sites worldwide. Dr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$186K - $232K *

Champion complex technical sales engagements while collaborating with enterprise teams to deliver data protection solutions. Lead technical discussions, support client presentations, and foster strong...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $232K *

Drive success by delivering tailored technical solutions for enterprise sales, collaborating closely with account executives to engage stakeholders and advance customer opportunities in data security...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $257K *

Drive enterprise sales success by delivering expert technical solutions for data security and management. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to promote adoption of cutting-edge technologies, enabli...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Oversee data center operations, ensuring reliability, uptime, and performance across multiple sites while managing teams and vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement and operational excell...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $257K *

Elevate customer success by driving enterprise sales engagements and delivering tailored technical solutions for modern data management and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Help us optimize high-performance software for an innovative optical AI accelerator. Collaborate across teams to drive architecture decisions and enhance computational efficiency in a dynamic, cutting...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $186K *

Drive security success by leading manual application security reviews, collaborating on threat modeling, and improving processes across a diverse product portfolio. This hands-on role demands analytic...

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2 weeks 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.