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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$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of pharmacy automation by architecting autonomous robotic systems. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring safety and performance while scaling solutions for real-world patient need...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Champion the development and maintenance of secure, scalable back-end systems, collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering and cybersecurity. Lead complex technical programs, manage Agile processes, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance defense initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of cloud infrastructure by leading transformative initiatives that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency. Drive cross-functional programs that reshape deployme...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $160K *

Engage in the evaluation and management of complex design changes across multiple engineering disciplines to support a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with busine...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Transform systems reliability by engineering scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructures. Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to enhance performance, monitoring, and automate processes for opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $183K *

Pioneer reliability in next-gen power systems by translating real-world stress into quantitative test plans. Own reliability from design to production, ensuring product longevity through rigorous test...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud reliability by automating infrastructure, enhancing system operability, and driving operational efficiency in a dynamic environment with advanced technol...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

Innovate in cloud technology by engineering automated, resilient systems for critical government services. Collaborate with teams to ensure service availability and tackle complex problems while maint...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$183K - $247K *

Grow your expertise to define cutting-edge system architecture for innovative consumer products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead technical solutions and drive decisions from concept to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$168K - $322K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and operations, driving alignment and execution across teams. This role is pivotal in enhancing organizational efficiency and supporting leadership...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in complex IT infrastructure projects, from planning to execution. Drive Microsoft 365 migrations, enhance security, and provide advanced troubleshooting support while collaborating wi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's driving capacity optimization across global data centers. Leverage your program management expertise to enhance infrastructure efficiency and collaborate with cross-functional teams...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of our cloud platform's reliability by applying software engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, automate operations, and ensure high availability...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $210K *

Discover a dynamic role driving the development of analog and RF IC products. Collaborate across engineering, product, and operations to ensure successful program execution and delivery in a global, c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $210K *

Drive successful development and production of complex IC products, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams. Leverage technical expertise and program leadership to deliver...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Drive innovation in CPU design for embedded applications, enhancing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with experts to model solutions, analyze workloads, and refine designs, ensuring alignment w...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Drive the transition of advanced Solid State Transformer systems from design to scalable production. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure quality product launches while refining proce...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $269K *

Unlock potential by driving in-depth investigations into CPU designs, crafting microbenchmarks, and translating findings into actionable architectural guidance, bridging silicon measurement and softwa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$129K - $174K *

Deliver innovative solutions by designing and maintaining complex systems that support hardware and firmware delivery, collaborating with diverse teams to shape future infrastructure at scale across g...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$148K - $201K *

Drive innovative solutions in supply chain operations, optimizing global infrastructure through collaboration and data analysis. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance program execution and deliver im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers while driving features from concept to launch. Your expertise in large-scale systems and user-focused design will enhance our products and el...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion innovative software solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to develop, test, and maintain applications and APIs in a fast-paced Agile environment, ensuring operational excellence and cu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.