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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$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in performance management analytics to enhance profitability and efficiency for critical national defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and drive project s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $256K *

Optimize routing infrastructure to enhance reliability and performance across applications. Collaborate and innovate within a dynamic team to create scalable solutions that impact all service connecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading controls design and engineering for cutting-edge HVAC systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while driving innovative solutions and providing expert support in...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Design and develop advanced controls for HVAC and air-handling systems, ensuring efficiency and reliability across critical operations. Collaborate on innovative projects with R&D, providing technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $175K *

Transform the customer experience by leading technical deployments and ongoing account success. Own the technical aspects of customer relationships, drive adoption, and ensure optimal use of enterpris...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $304K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team, driving platform product management for a leading data organization. Own the roadmap and enhance self-service experiences, empowering domain teams to thrive...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Champion your skills as a full stack software engineer, driving impactful solutions in education data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain web applications and API...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative AI-native solutions by building agentic systems and ensuring their effectiveness through robust evaluation. Collaborate directly with SMEs and users to craft workflows that deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $155K *

Engineer robust database solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with global teams to enhance software applications and optimize performance for large data sets while ensuring sea...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $199K *

Champion the development of innovative, scalable backend systems that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Lead engineering practices driving technical excellence while mentoring teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $151K *

Drive impactful financial strategies by leading renewal forecasting and retention analysis for SaaS products, providing actionable insights and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance overall...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex business challenges into innovative AI-driven automation solutions. As an Automation Engineer, you'll design and optimize robotic workflows while collaborating with top-tier speciali...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Lead the charge in mobile application engineering to develop offline-first solutions, manage a team of engineers, and collaborate with product management to execute on technical roadmaps that drive us...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize analytics infrastructure by leading architecture, consolidating workflows, and ensuring reliability. Collaborate with Data Scientists and Researchers to enhance research velocity and output c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform OCI environments by administering and optimizing cloud infrastructure resources. Collaborate with an integrated team to enhance scalability, availability, and security, ensuring compliance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that drives innovative content solutions for healthcare education, enhancing learning experiences by developing and managing cutting-edge content platforms that support accredited educatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Transform data practices by enhancing a robust Databricks platform, ensuring reliable data pipelines, and proactively resolving incidents in a dynamic Data & Analytics environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Empower business transformation by identifying AI opportunities, analyzing processes, and developing blueprints for agentic workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive impactful recommendations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of financial solutions, providing hands-on expertise in Workday Financials. Support strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $229K *

Shape the future of content experiences by building scalable systems that enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive impactful improvements usi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by ensuring clients understand and harness the value of graph data technology. Collaborate with sales to drive and optimize the technical sales cycle, lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Shape digital transformation! Drive sustainment engineering as a technical leader, bridging PLM and operational needs with innovative solutions across lifecycle phases to enhance mission readiness and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate digital transformation by leading platform engineering practices. Oversee P&L, shape market strategies, and build client relationships while fostering engineering excellence and talent develop...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $203K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative AI solutions by architecting scalable platforms and collaborating with stakeholders to implement impactful AI/ML use cases that drive business transformation a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the project management of complex ERP implementations by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing resources and budgets, while ensuring results are delivered on time and within scope for...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.