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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$153K - $179K *

Transform the core of laboratory operations by leading complex software initiatives, mentoring engineers, and optimizing scalable systems to enhance efficiency and drive technical excellence across ou...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $145K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by developing innovative solutions that enhance clinical documentation and improve patient care, collaborating with a diverse team to tackle complex challenge...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced EMT modeling and power system studies. Collaborate with leadership to enhance energy strategy while mentoring junior engineers and delivering quality results for c...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $181K *

Shape optimal technical solutions for large-scale projects, leading bid management and cost estimation for VFD systems and related technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and competi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $165K *

Drive the full lifecycle of data center commissioning projects. Leverage deep technical expertise and coordination skills to ensure operational readiness while managing third-party agents and complian...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$224K - $356K *

Empower a dynamic team in building scalable GPU infrastructure. Lead operations and automation for Kubernetes environments, enhancing production readiness and driving engineering excellence through co...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $214K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise software solutions. Drive technical sales cycles, build strategic relationships, and deliver impactful presentations to executives and technical audiences whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality software components through design, development, and testing, maintaining robust solutions. Collaborate across teams, utilizing best practices to enhance user experiences and ensu...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing high-performance cloud services, leveraging Golang and Python to implement secure APIs. Collaborate across functions while improving efficiency and implementi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $117K *

Drive exceptional customer support by troubleshooting complex technical issues across hardware, software, and integrated systems for transportation solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance service...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $129K *

Unlock potential by overseeing daily operations for performance-related projects, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analytics, while collaborating with field and internal teams to driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Transform marketplace dynamics by building pricing algorithms and models. Partner across teams to leverage your software engineering and analytical skills, driving impactful solutions that enhance our...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure uptime and reliability of a cutting-edge HPC platform. Leverage your SRE skills to tackle operational challenges and implement systemic improvements for ongoing high avai...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $206K *

Explore a dynamic role managing engineering software and infrastructure, balancing hands-on administration with cloud and on-premises support to optimize performance and resource utilization in critic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Innovate large-scale backend systems to ensure precise money movement, leveraging both traditional and crypto platforms. Collaborate seamlessly with diverse partners to enable Ramp's rapid growth and...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine financial infrastructures by designing and building scalable backend systems for money movement. Ensure correctness and reliability while integrating traditional and crypto payment rails, tr...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by tackling technical challenges that enhance business systems, drive operational efficiency, and streamline communication between stakeholders and technical teams. Lead initiative...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Drive the strategy for zero trust security by developing policies, automating tooling, and managing compliance within the enterprise landscape while ensuring the integrity of sensitive data through ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performing data engineering teams and deliver innovative data capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights and enhance customer outcomes across a gl...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to design innovative user interfaces that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, enhancing the user experience of a powerful telehealth platform...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Reimagine the support landscape by leading enterprise technical resolutions, resolving complex identity security issues, and driving AI workflow automation to create an exceptional customer experience...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and securing complex cloud environments across GCP, Azure, and AWS, while providing strategic guidance and enhancing compliance for clients with a focus...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $155K *

Champion innovative security solutions by automating incident response, enhancing detection platforms, and collaborating with teams to protect critical infrastructures. Drive proactive threat hunting...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $356K *

Help us shape the future of AI benchmarking by leading and advancing AIPerf's core infrastructure. Oversee a talented engineering team to define standards for LLM performance across datacenter and edg...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize and support the design of robust databases for a large-scale IVR and contact center platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional...

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2 weeks 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.