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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$405K - $485K *

Take ownership of capacity engineering systems, leading a team to optimize infrastructure utilization and reporting for business-critical operations. Drive technical direction, ensuring reliable, data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead capacity engineering initiatives, ensuring optimal infrastructure utilization and operational excellence. Drive strategic planning, team development, and tec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $166K *

Lead the charge in maintaining peak efficiency of critical data center systems. Oversee electrical, mechanical, and safety operations while providing expert guidance to teams and ensuring compliance w...

5 days ago

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

$207K - $300K *

Unlock the potential of large-scale systems by combining software and systems engineering to enhance reliability, performance, and automation in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $166K *

Engineer and optimize critical systems in a data center to ensure peak performance and safety. Lead a team, oversee maintenance, and innovate practices while providing expert technical guidance in a f...

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

$175K - $226K *

Unlock your potential as you lead technical marketing strategies, translating complex engineering into compelling narratives. Drive impactful content and collaborate with teams to enhance market prese...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $242K *

Elevate your career by bridging technical expertise and partnership strategy, guiding developers through integration lifecycles, and enhancing the Datadog ecosystem with innovative monitoring solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Lead the charge in transforming infrastructure planning by executing strategic initiatives that align product demand with capacity decisions, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and info...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $166K *

Empower seamless operations in our cutting-edge Data Center Engineering team. Take ownership of facility management, ensuring all systems operate at peak efficiency to support global cloud infrastruct...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$200K *

Transform high-performance computing and storage infrastructure by scaling solutions across on-premises and cloud platforms, while collaborating with teams to innovate and troubleshoot critical resear...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $169K *

Empower our development team by automating deployment processes, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and performance while men...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Partner with us to enhance technical support for customers utilizing sustainable GPU computing. You'll drive innovation across AI/ML, simulations, and biology, ensuring seamless operations while colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering exceptional technical support, troubleshooting cloud technologies, and collaborating across teams to optimize solutions, all while contributing to sustaina...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of a secure and performant Linux platform, leading efforts to enhance stability and application performance across a large device fleet while mentoring a skilled engineering team to dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Empower our cloud platform's production health by leading incident response, enhancing monitoring with AI, and executing seamless upgrades. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate network reliability by leading a team of engineers focused on operational efficiency and scalability. Drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and foster a culture of excellence to...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $485K *

Innovate by developing robust software systems for tracking datacenter lifecycle progress, embedding with teams to refine tools, and ensuring data integrity for significant infrastructure decision-mak...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $485K *

Advance data center operations by building essential software tools for lifecycle management. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, enhance data integrity, and drive significant improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $161K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor, designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Embed best practices into agile workflows, focusing on engineering excellence and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$92K - $161K *

Unlock scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps practices, engineering CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with product teams to enhance software development lifecycles through automa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate innovation by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance investment capabilities and drive modern engineering pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a key role managing diverse cloud deployment infrastructures. Oversee AI agent platforms, ensuring security and reliability while enhancing scalability and compliance in fast-pac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product lifecycle management by leading complex change initiatives across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Drive alignment and ensure supply continuity while managing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $322K *

The System Debug Lead Engineer at NVIDIA will be responsible for leading the cross-functional debug of complex system-level issues across hardware and firmware domains. This role involves hands-on roo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by shaping the future of solutions architecture. As a key member of our founding team, you'll lead technical sales, build trust with IT leaders, and create innovative demos that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.