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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$107K - $199K *

Empower product performance across multiple lines of business through strategic analysis, collaboration, and improvement initiatives, ensuring robust financial performance and compliance with regulato...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and sustain a robust SCADA and BMS platform, ensuring seamless operations across multiple sites while collaborating closely with technical teams to swiftly address any system issues...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate security observability by enhancing Datadog's capabilities across cloud and corporate environments, ensuring actionable detection aligned with real-world threats while collaborating with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Optimize your expertise in operations management by cross-training across applications, troubleshooting system issues, and delivering successful software deployments while ensuring customer satisfacti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower a team to coordinate power outages by analyzing impacts and bundling shutdowns effectively. Lead cross-functional meetings, manage project assignments, and drive continuous improvement initiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and delivering innovative software solutions. Collaborate with passionate developers to enhance stability and performance while bringing cutting-edge cloud st...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as you support a dynamic project team in Human Spaceflight. Collaborate with technical leads to develop and maintain detailed schedules, ensure project timelines, and guide effec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic energy projects, providing expert analysis, and enhancing client operations through multidisciplinary collaboration. Drive client success in the evolving power la...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative HVAC solutions for data centers by leveraging your mechanical engineering expertise to drive energy efficiency and optimize system performance across global projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of innovative HVAC system designs for data centers, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while traveling for client interactions and crucia...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize HVAC systems for cutting-edge data centers. Utilize innovative engineering solutions and collaborate globally on high-profile projects while advancing your c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative HVAC solutions for data centers, ensuring optimal design, performance, and energy efficiency through expert collaboration, advanced simulations, and cutting-edge technology for glob...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Help us elevate data center performance through advanced HVAC design and analysis. Collaborate with global teams on cutting-edge projects while ensuring energy efficiency and system resilience, all wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $179K *

Manage the database architecture for a federal data integration project, ensuring compliance with security standards while integrating species data into a unified cloud platform. Lead design, migratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower successful feature deployment across platforms by building and evolving agentic workflow components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing platform readiness knowledge to st...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of robust web applications and APIs, streamline operations, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, driving innovation and efficiency in a fast-paced, agile enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data management projects that drive customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance solutions and deliver results, while managing budgets, timelines, and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K *

Launch innovative engineering projects by developing plans and specifications. Collaborate with teams and coordinate efforts with consultants while ensuring quality control and compliance in key trans...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable platforms and tools to optimize revenue cycle management. Collaborate with engineering and business teams to enhance operational workflows, drive efficiency, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Grow your career by leading and mentoring a full-stack engineering team driving innovative product features. Embrace challenges in a dynamic environment, ensuring quality delivery while fostering team...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $137K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative process engineering initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational excellence and achieve project goals while ensuring safety and sustaina...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $263K *

Own the strategy and execution across a diverse virtual offerings portfolio, maximizing customer choice and aligning product roadmaps with business goals. Drive innovation and standardization in virtu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $195K *

Champion the evolution of the in-cab experience, transforming AI-powered tools into trusted companions for drivers. Lead product vision, cross-functional collaboration, and impactful research to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance back-end systems and ML capabilities. Lead projects, optimize pipelines, and design APIs while mentoring engineers and collaborating with leadership in an innovative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the delivery of IT projects by defining objectives, facilitating teamwork, and managing timelines, ensuring outcomes meet quality standards and client expectations throughout the project lifecycl...

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Reposted 1 week 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.