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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$150K - $175K *

Optimize platform solutions for complex enterprise challenges, collaborating with a skilled team to drive cloud migrations and DevOps transformations in Azure and AWS environments. Embrace continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $230K *

Transform engineering execution by maturing software delivery frameworks, enhancing planning, testing, and incident responses. Collaborate across teams, driving consistency in workflows while minimizi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $385K *

Transform web development by leading architectural decisions for major online platforms. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to enhance user experience and efficiency while driving projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform customer engagement by serving as the key technical consultant during implementation. Lead discovery sessions, understand their processes, and translate needs into actionable technical specs...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in modernizing software applications by designing and implementing Java-based solutions aimed at enhancing automation, security, and system performance across business processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Contribute to software development efforts by managing Java components, enhancing legacy systems, and implementing modern cloud practices. Collaborate with senior developers to deliver high-quality so...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Elevate our astronautics capabilities by leading orbit determination development, implementing advanced algorithms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on mission analysis and technical exc...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Architect resilient cloud systems to enhance automation and reliability. Lead technical initiatives, ensuring operational excellence across multiple clouds while collaborating with diverse teams to dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Drive innovative software solutions as you architect, build, and mentor in a dynamic environment, ensuring high throughput for enterprise-level services. Own platform stability and elevate engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation in our cloud infrastructure and AI initiatives; lead cross-functional collaboration while driving impactful engineering projects that enhance both products and team capabilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to elevate platform operations by designing, building, and maintaining automation and deployment frameworks. Collaborate with teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and manage complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Drive the development of operational systems and processes for Customer Experience, collaborating closely with leadership. Enhance efficiency and data-driven insights for a team that's rapidly growing...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $237K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer experience by designing robust backend systems for Temporal Cloud. Lead critical projects, enhance reliability, and mentor fellow engineers, driving t...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Lead the strategy and execution of GPU platforms, shaping product vision and collaboration across engineering, sales, and partners to enhance high-performance computing solutions and customer engageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $140K *

Lead the design and development of innovative applications. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance system capabilities while ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Drive technical decisions...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive stakeholder engagement and requirements analysis to enhance Agile workflow management and support mission-critical projects in a dynamic software development environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Partner with us to drive impactful product outcomes by orchestrating complex initiatives across diverse teams and domains, aligning strategy with execution, and fostering a culture of empowered delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Partner with us to master financial analysis and modeling in cloud tech, driving strategic insights and planning for high-growth initiatives in GPU-as-a-Service offerings, ensuring data accuracy and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $213K *

Join a cutting-edge team driving the evolution of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in a rapidly changing landscape. Shape a modern GRC program leveraging AI tools to enhance security, automate p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $206K *

Shape the future of AI observability by designing and delivering robust backend systems, while leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers to enhance team capabilities and drive impactfu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $350K *

Shape the future of mission-critical electrical design by managing projects from concept to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing design standards while ensuring quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead the successful delivery of complex technology projects, managing scope, timelines, and budgets while aligning cross-functional teams to business goals. Leverage Agile methodologies to drive perfo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Engineer innovative project delivery strategies that align with business goals. Oversee planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination to drive high-quality results in a dynamic, Agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $241K *

Optimize and innovate firmware development for GPU OOBHUB, ensuring robust peripheral control and secure communication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and deploy next-gen firmware th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$137K - $190K *

Build secure and scalable cloud environments by leading cloud security initiatives, enhancing security posture, mitigating risks, and fostering collaboration across infrastructure and engineering team...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks 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.