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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$130K - $160K *

Contribute to the reliability and security foundations that enhance last-mile healthcare delivery. Collaborate across teams to optimize infrastructure, improve incident response, and elevate operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform customer-facing data platform initiatives by leading and executing complex technical programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Champion the reliability and scalability of a high-performance FX trading platform. Drive architectural enhancements, manage SLOs, and enhance collaboration with development teams to ensure robust, se...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Make your mark at a forward-thinking team focused on maintaining and enhancing the reliability and performance of our critical FX trading platform across diverse technical environments...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in special process engineering to elevate quality standards and compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Be the go-to expert in heat treat, welding, and coating processes while driving c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of robust Kubernetes infrastructures, partnering with engineers to automate and secure scalable solutions across diverse environments while driving operational excellence and resilience...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the AI platform by owning infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. Leverage Kubernetes, Terraform, and automation to optimize scalability, security, and reliability while col...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $260K *

Lead the charge in engineering high-performance cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, optimize CI/CD processes, and drive transformation in a tech-focused...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $260K *

Pioneer innovative cloud solutions by leveraging your expertise in automation, monitoring, and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and streamline operati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to enhance our SaaS infrastructure by troubleshooting issues, implementing solutions, and ensuring system reliability, security, and performance while fostering a colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform our infrastructure by building, operating, and scaling robust systems that support large language models, ensuring reliability and cost-efficiency while enhancing engineering velocity as com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join us to build and scale reliable infrastructure for large language models, ensuring systems are cost-efficient and capable of meeting growing demands while enhancing engineering velocity for our te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Architect next-gen power management solutions in a collaborative, high-impact role. Lead teams to define algorithms and firmware that optimize performance and efficiency for AMD's advanced platforms...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$168K - $322K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure as you drive key programs, enhance resiliency, and enable automation across engineering and operations, collaborating with teams to deliver value in a fast-pac...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

Contribute to the success of DGX Cloud by driving innovative cloud infrastructure programs. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capacity and streamline processes in a dynamic, fast-paced...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $297K *

Empower innovation by leading the technical strategy for edge compute platforms, ensuring reliable infrastructure management across remote environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in verifying and validating cutting-edge autonomous systems. Drive system integration and testing initiatives, ensuring reliable performance through data analysis and collaboration wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $99K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aerospace technology. As a key contributor, you'll utilize your extensive testing expertise to support major military aircraft systems while collaborating close...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Transform cloud infrastructure reliability as a Site Reliability Engineer. Own observability, drive automation, and lead cross-team incident responses to enhance performance for mission-critical SaaS...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $275K *

Shape the future of user safety by designing scalable trust infrastructure to combat fraud and abuse across millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement advanced detection systems th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Drive automation and efficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, supporting IaC DevOps activities to enhance software reliability and streamline operations. Collaborate on complex systems fo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Transform complex automation into seamless efficiency. Support IaC DevOps activities by developing and maintaining reliable Infrastructure as Code solutions, enhancing the reliability of software buil...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Lead cross-functional collaboration globally to enhance incident management. Drive technical solutions and change through data insights, advocating for customer needs while managing complex engineerin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Take ownership of hybrid infrastructure solutions, enhancing Microsoft services and integrations. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and optimize both on-premises and Azure environments, e...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the support and development of critical engineering applications, enhancing PLM, CAD, and CAM systems for optimal performance and collaboration among engineering teams in a high-performance envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.