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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$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in performance engineering by designing strategies, building automated tests, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and scalability, ensuring a seamless customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver innovative optimization solutions, enhancing user experience across first-party applications for billions of users globally...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $184K *

Champion innovation by leading combustion engine performance development, optimizing advanced technologies to meet efficiency and regulatory standards while collaborating across teams to deliver high...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $184K *

Lead the design and optimization of advanced combustion engine technologies, driving innovation and ensuring performance meets efficiency and regulatory standards. Collaborate across teams to deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate thermal performance solutions for gas turbines and power plants. Lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and enhance performance modeling while supporting business development and proposal st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Elevate GPU performance by optimizing kernels for large-scale AI workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance GPU utilization, reduce latency, and maximize throughput in training and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Engineer robust, scalable practices for AI and HPC infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance while troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join our team to develop scalable practices for AI and HPC infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to enhance system testing and reliability, ensuring optimal performance of production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $197K *

Elevate your career by optimizing performance in large-scale enterprise applications. Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing user experience through innovative solutions and expert analysis of compl...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $310K *

Drive security innovation by shaping platform architecture and enhancing defenses against evolving threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to instill secure practices while ensuring our custo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions by leveraging data analytics and machine learning to enhance reliability and efficiency in data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize syst...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage IT systems support and administration for High Performance Computing environments. Engage in troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimizing multi-vendor servers and clusters while providing Tier 1...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining CPU performance by optimizing micro-architecture and memory subsystems. Collaborate with experts to identify bottlenecks, enhance simulation environments, and drive data...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the reliability of systems by collaborating with application teams to automate operations, optimize infrastructure, and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seamless...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform energy markets by leveraging advanced modeling and software skills. Collaborate with global teams to optimize decision-making and enhance grid operations, driving efficiency and sustainabili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to design and integrate electroextraction systems, engaging in hands-on testing and troubleshooting while collaborating across disciplines to advance critical minerals recovery technol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform the efficiency of database cloud services by measuring and optimizing performance metrics, collaborating with development teams, and resolving customer issues with expert analysis and innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cloud service performance through rigorous measurement, monitoring, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance database systems while troubleshooting effectively to ensure robust and sc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by defining cutting-edge CPUs for embedded applications. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance performance, power efficiency, and design accuracy across a range of innovative p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $200K *

Champion operational excellence by ensuring production reliability of global network infrastructures, driving automation, and enhancing incident response for high-scale AI workloads across diverse env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Elevate your career by supporting global network infrastructure reliability and optimizing AI workload operations. Contribute to incident response, automation, and observability in a fast-paced, hands...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring network reliability for AI workloads globally. Lead incident response and automation efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance monitor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and efficiency. You'll design, automate, and troubleshoot systems, ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with peers to improv...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by supporting Navy tactical communications systems through software and hardware infrastructure management. Join a dynamic team focused on developing and maintaining Linux server a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Engineered actionable insights from SCADA and operational data to enhance performance and reliability of the BESS and solar portfolio while collaborating with multiple teams for asset optimization...

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  •   Less than 5 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.