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.

Find Systems Performance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$78K - $137K *

Optimize innovative robotic material handling systems for next-gen fulfillment centers. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, manage multiple projects, and leverage data analytics...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $170K *

Elevate your career by driving cross-functional programs from planning to execution. Collaborate closely with technical and business teams to navigate challenges and ensure successful project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform compute production engineering by leading a team to optimize GPU fleet management. Drive automation and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring exceptional availability and reliability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the reliability program for our V2 and V3 aircraft, driving hands-on investigations and corrective actions across multiple engineering disciplines to enhance fleet perf...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance our clinical AI platform by managing mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability while supporting swift product development in a collabora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $220K *

Grow your career with us as you design and manage innovative platform solutions, ensuring system performance and security while mentoring a talented team in a collaborative environment focused on tack...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful program delivery across diverse teams, ensuring alignment across infrastructure projects. You'll bridge engineering and leadership, tackling risks and optimizing processes for peak eff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Professional Services team to enhance client systems through hands-on technical solutions, project delivery, and automation. Collaborate with senior engineers and play a key role in m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion best-in-class solutions by owning and improving tooling for large-scale systems. Collaborate with teams globally to enhance operations, tackle complex challenges, and create magical experienc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building scalable software solutions that enhance customer experiences. You'll own the full development lifecycle, collaborate with peers, and mentor fellow engineers w...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $197K *

Tackle exciting challenges in high-performance computing and electronic trading by leveraging your low-level programming expertise, driving solutions in a collaborative environment focused on innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $287K *

Unlock potential by leveraging innovative technologies in power management software, collaborating with engineers to optimize performance for edge AI and robotics applications, and enhancing system ef...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role that drives continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, enhances efficiency, and supports operational excellence initiatives across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion the development of robust backend applications and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the mortgage industry. Drive projects from design to depl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformative change by optimizing business processes through AI and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows, implement innovative solutions, and ensure operational excel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $166K *

Optimize data center operations by ensuring peak efficiency of electrical, mechanical, and safety systems. Collaborate with teams to maintain critical infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implemen...

6 days ago

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

$51K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Support Engineer, driving resolution of complex product-data issues. Collaborate globally to enhance operational efficiency and ensure seamless hardware onboarding in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$51K - $132K *

Transform operational efficiency by investigating and resolving complex product-data issues. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data quality and drive systemic improvements in a fast-paced, 24/7...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $189K *

Engineer comprehensive EMC/EMI test plans and ensure hardware compliance with global standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot and validate designs, driving quality and efficiency in h...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $106K *

Drive mission-critical systems engineering efforts, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and maintain cross-domain technologies while ensuring compliance and security in a dynamic environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Join a dedicated team as a product quality SYSTEM ENGINEER, driving the testing and validation of geospatial intelligence products. Collaborate with experts in imaging to enhance quality and communica...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.