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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$90K - $100K *

Support our technical sales efforts by collaborating across teams to ensure product designs meet customer needs. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects, enhance customer satisfaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional IT support, troubleshooting complex issues, and enhancing productivity for a distributed workforce. Collaborate across departments to ensure seaml...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT support and service enhancements. Leverage your expertise in end-user computing to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and optimize IT service deliv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $228K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $143K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

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

$120K - $140K *

Engineer and optimize Kubernetes clusters and Linux systems while automating workflows with Go and Python. Collaborate with AI/ML teams to enhance infrastructure and ensure system resilience through m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $89K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $107K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$250K - $300K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $270K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing escalated engineering support and maintaining production servers. Collaborate with development teams to ensure service reliability and enhance operational efficiency in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as a Site Reliability Engineer, providing critical support for core software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and performance while managing pro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Shape your career as a Site Reliability Engineer, providing critical support for core software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and automate processes, ensuring optim...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Engineer innovative solutions for complex financial data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data connectivity and drive impactful decision-making in mission-critical environme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.