Systems Performance Engineer Jobs

Systems Performance Engineers help organizations make software and infrastructure faster, more reliable, and more efficient. They measure performance, identify bottlenecks, and partner with engineering teams to improve systems across applications, operating systems, networks, and cloud environments. Explore vetted Systems Performance Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Systems Performance Engineer Do?

These engineers investigate how systems behave under real-world and peak workloads. Their work may include designing benchmarks, analyzing metrics and traces, profiling applications, conducting load and stress tests, and recommending improvements. Depending on the organization, they may focus on distributed services, databases, compute platforms, embedded systems, or large-scale infrastructure.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with performance analysis, benchmarking, observability, and troubleshooting complex systems. Useful technical skills may include programming in languages such as C++, Java, Go, or Python; knowledge of Linux and operating systems; distributed systems and networking fundamentals; and familiarity with cloud platforms and monitoring tools. Strong analytical thinking and the ability to communicate findings across teams are also valuable.

Systems Performance Engineer Career Opportunities

Systems Performance Engineers work in industries where speed, scale, and uptime matter, including technology, cloud computing, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise software. Career paths may lead to senior or staff engineering positions, performance architecture, site reliability engineering, infrastructure leadership, or specialized systems research. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer and role.

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Search Ladders for Systems Performance Engineer jobs and discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by employer, location, and experience level to find openings aligned with your skills and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions by enhancing AI agent capabilities, debugging runtime issues, and building testing tools. Collaborate closely with client data and improve system performance in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading electrical system design for highway and bridge projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance wi...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $125K *

Develop and enhance software solutions for electric and gas distribution tools, leveraging AI coding assistants. Collaborate with experienced engineers to implement features, ensure quality, and optim...

Spokane, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $140K *

Drive strategic financial analysis to optimize R&D expenditures. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance reporting frameworks and forecasting models, ensuring accurate budget guidance and impa...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $140K *

Lead the charge in financial modeling and forecasting, driving strategic insights and collaborative planning processes across Corporate Finance & Strategy to optimize performance and align financial g...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $105K *

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$117K - $235K *

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Albuquerque, NMRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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Utah, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer success by driving adoption and value realization for advisory teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring clients achieve e...

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$90K - $115K *

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North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $200K *

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Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $104K *

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Nevada, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining security operations by managing day-to-day workflows, coordinating incident responses, and driving effective remediation strategies for improved operational performance a...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $275K *

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San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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South Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $137K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing interactive dashboards that enhance program performance insights. Collaborate with teams to translate data into actionable visualizations, driving informed...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$191K - $293K *

Explore the future of security by leading vulnerability research efforts, enhancing software defenses, and streamlining remediation processes to protect critical networks from emerging threats...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality assurance efforts by analyzing requirements, designing test scenarios, and executing tests for web and mobile applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing pra...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $207K *

Elevate your career by designing and building essential SDKs that empower engineering teams to create reliable, observable distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$202K - $253K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Systems Performance Engineer?question toggle

    A Systems Performance Engineer measures and improves the speed, capacity, and efficiency of software and infrastructure. The role typically involves benchmarking, profiling, workload analysis, and working with engineering teams to resolve performance bottlenecks.

  • What skills are important for Systems Performance Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include performance testing and profiling, programming, Linux and operating systems knowledge, distributed systems, networking, cloud platforms, and observability tools. Requirements differ by employer and specialization.

  • Where do Systems Performance Engineers work?question toggle

    They work across sectors that depend on responsive, reliable technology, including software, cloud services, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise technology.

  • How can I find Systems Performance Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Systems Performance Engineer openings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its compensation details, location, and qualifications.