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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$150K - $200K *

Elevate our Endpoint Management capabilities by driving product vision, collaborating with teams, and delivering high-impact features that enhance usability and efficiency for IT professionals across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with sales teams to deliver impactful product demos and technical expertise, driving security solutions for customers and helping shape strategic approaches that...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $113K *

Join our Field Engineering Program to develop technical expertise and leadership skills. Gain hands-on experience in supporting power generation installations and maintenance while traveling to custom...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $128K *

Drive success by leading Technical Operations to enhance client experience, optimize processes, and manage high-volume projects while fostering team growth through effective leadership and collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $158K *

Play a key role in modernizing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining solutions that meet business needs. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and optimize performance using an agil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $120K *

Empower clients by implementing tailored solutions that address their unique challenges. You will guide implementations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure project success, driving lo...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive security innovation by architecting advanced defenses for a cloud-based platform. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed security into processes, ensuring robust safety measures whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage clients through the Managed Services lifecycle, driving retention and satisfaction. Foster strong relationships, manage delivery timelines, and enhance communication to ensure seamless project...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$184K - $356K *

Reimagine GPU-based data processing by optimizing open-source libraries for performance across diverse applications. Leverage advanced C++ and CUDA skills to drive projects from single nodes to multi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace communications by bridging telecommunications and software engineering, ensuring robust integration and performance of advanced communication systems across cus...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in implementing strategies and driving project success by mentoring a skilled team while enhancing operational effectiveness and ensuring customer satisfaction in a dynamic, fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by owning critical components of our AI-driven product. Lead design and delivery, set quality benchmarks, and foster the growth of junior engineers while collaborating with founder...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's poised to lead large-scale facility modernization projects. This role drives the entire project lifecycle with autonomy, utilizing Earned Value Management to ensure strategic execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $195K *

Help us shape the future of our platform by ensuring scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure while mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions to boost engineering productivity and system...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by embedding in customer teams to redesign operations through hands-on experience and code. Lead engagements from inception, building effective GenAI systems while meeting real busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Drive excellence in program management as you lead a team in developing and analyzing cost and schedule baselines for major engineering programs valued up to $300M, ensuring successful execution and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Discover your potential as you lead backend engineering initiatives, collaborating across teams to shape secure, scalable solutions for agentic workflows on the GitLab Duo Agent Platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex software development, driving technical direction and scalable solutions across cross-functional teams within a fast-paced digital banking environment. Collaborate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform global technology alliances by owning strategy, driving go-to-market execution, and fostering executive relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful partnerships that en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $370K *

Champion the transformation of design operations by optimizing workflows, leading strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional design solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $185K *

Unlock potential by helping clients drive AI adoption and data governance. You'll guide stakeholders from concept to production, evangelizing impactful solutions and collecting insights to enhance pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a high-impact team to design, develop, and optimize Salesforce solutions that enhance the go-to-market processes. Tackle complex technical challenges, streamline workflows, and collaborate cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower a team that's architecting large-scale systems. Drive innovation, define standards, and mentor engineering talent to enhance our core platform's architecture and reliability while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud infrastructure as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. Collaborate closely with clients to enhance their systems through expert site reliability practices...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Contribute to successful technical implementations across diverse client projects. Support project management tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams and enhancing documentation practice...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.