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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$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 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 *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $166K *

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6 days ago

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

$51K - $132K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$51K - $132K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $189K *

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5 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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Contribute to the maintenance and scaling of enterprise Linux systems, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with IT teams to manage infrastructure, optimize operations, and support...

London, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $160K *

Manage and enhance R&D lab equipment for solid-state battery development, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in a fa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative database solutions on GCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management and analytics, driving technical exce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$158K - $225K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Support us in leading complex manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and quality in energetic materials production while enhancing process efficiencies and compliance standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$164K - $311K *

Empower innovation by leading CPU power-management architecture for next-gen mobile and desktop processors. Drive energy efficiency and performance through collaboration across teams, from design to v...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$164K - $311K *

Drive the power-management architecture for next-gen mobile and desktop CPUs, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, guide implementation...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$208K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $260K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.