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 *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of autonomy systems. As the senior-most influencer in Perception, Prediction, and Planning, you will shape innovations that drive real-world perform...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $180K *

Accelerate software solutions on the Data Infrastructure team through ownership of projects, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and tackling complex technical challenges while ensuring qual...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $230K *

Champion the successful implementation of UKG software in healthcare settings, ensuring project alignment, budget management, and compliance. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $236K *

Transform application architecture by driving migration to a cloud-ready, API-first platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices while ensuring reliability, security...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Elevate healthcare integration by overseeing Rhapsody platform administration, ensuring reliability and performance while mentoring a high-performing integration engineering team to tackle complex cli...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine financial workflows as a Process Analyst SME, optimizing end-to-end processes, ensuring compliance, and aligning with ERP systems. Drive transformation initiatives, enhance efficiency, and f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Champion the reliability of large-scale GPU infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations from hardware to customer interactions. Drive incident leadership, observability systems, and collaborate with...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead automated testing initiatives to enhance quality and performance of critical Air Force IT systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive testing strateg...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $172K *

Lead the charge in Microsoft 365 automation governance, architecting solutions, and mentoring specialists to enhance organizational productivity through low-code applications and AI workflows...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Champion innovation by uncovering unmet needs, exploring AI solutions, and driving strategy through collaboration with teams, ensuring customer-centric developments that lead to new revenue opportunit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Unlock enterprise potential by collaborating with customers to design and implement impactful multi-cloud solutions. Drive revenue growth and customer success through strategic relationships and techn...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a transformative team in building robust AI platforms to ensure safe, scalable use of agentic AI across the company, enhancing productivity through durable infrastructure and effective governance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform operational excellence by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable infrastructure that addresses complex regulatory challenges and unlocks real-world outcomes for users across di...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $219K *

Champion customer-centric solutions in pre-sales for enterprise clients, leveraging expertise in Atlassian products to drive value and address complex business challenges, while collaborating closely...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Create impactful go-to-market strategies by merging product marketing and customer advocacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement, narrative development, and pipeline...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $106K *

Join us to manage and enhance AV technology for global events, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality experiences. Lead tech support for meetings, conferences, and executive needs in a dynamic r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Champion the successful implementation of Neo4j solutions. Lead diverse teams through complex projects while ensuring customer satisfaction. Drive collaboration, financial management, and effective co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role impacting future energy systems by leading innovative transmission planning initiatives and collaborating with industry experts. Drive technical insights while...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $177K *

Empower the development process by enhancing CI/CD pipelines and implementing AI tooling, fostering seamless workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and drive innovation in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our security team by building AI-driven detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with IT to enhance SaaS security, driving automation and incident resolution amidst real financial data...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive strategic oversight of AI governance initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, risk management, and measurable impact to advance responsible AI practices across the organization...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $164K *

Join a team that's defining best practices for AI-driven development. Lead the orchestration of multi-LLM workflows, mentor engineers, and enhance system efficiency while ensuring code maintainability...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced AI storage systems, optimizing data movement architectures to enhance performance across distributed infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $118K *

Inspire innovation as you lead design teams in creating advanced mechanical layouts and systems. Collaborate across disciplines while tackling intricate challenges, guiding less experienced designers...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI-driven platforms as a Lead Full-Stack Engineer. Take ownership of product areas, drive seamless development, and optimize workflows in a fast-paced environment while delivering...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.