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 - $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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions in systems software engineering, focusing on scalable resource management and intelligent scheduling across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in high-performance computing by delivering secure software deployments, automating infrastructure, and resolving complex technical challenges. Collaborate with teams to enhance relia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $245K *

Join a team that's redefining design enablement for reliability in cutting-edge technology. Drive design rules, support customers, and optimize performance to shape the future of Intel's foundational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$173K - $245K *

Drive innovative design enablement in reliability and quality, creating competitive PDKs and tools on advanced technology nodes to enhance customer designs and ensure optimal performance in an agile...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$173K - $245K *

Join a team that's redefining design reliability for cutting-edge technology nodes. Drive PDK development and foster collaborative partnerships to enhance design enablement, ensuring top-tier quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$173K - $245K *

Unlock potential by driving quality and reliability design enablement in cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate to develop industry-leading design platforms with impactful tools, methodologies, and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Redefine operational excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and implement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Manage vehicle mass properties and performance tracking across programs. Ensure compliance with mass requirements, analyze design impacts, and maintain performance baselines. Collaborate with cross-fu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Architect efficient runtime systems for AI compute platforms, enhancing multi-core CPU performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust software solutions, validate functionality, and add...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $250K *

Advance our infrastructure by identifying and resolving inefficiencies, enhancing build systems, and optimizing workflows. Collaborate closely with engineers and the CTO to streamline processes, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to high-performance computing sustainment by managing multi-vendor servers and clusters. Engage in system administration, troubleshooting, and optimization while collaborating with skilled...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform the hardware lifecycle by leading system validation and deployment for advanced computing platforms, utilizing extensive collaboration across teams to enhance performance and reliability in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead end-to-end validation and deployment of innovative Compute and Storage hardware, ensuring system performance, reliability, and effective debugging across diverse teams and components in data cent...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead system validation and deployment of advanced hardware in data centers. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, diagnose issues, and drive new platform enablement f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive dash lamp reduction and enhance vehicle uptime through data analysis, issue resolution, and implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring minimized...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $209K *

Transform distributed systems by designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable components. Enhance service reliability and performance through advanced testing, automation, and security practices w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Innovate scalable, resilient distributed systems by designing, implementing, and optimizing components. Collaborate on fault-tolerant solutions, enhance performance, and ensure compliance while proact...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing high-performance GPU systems for AI/ML workloads. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance scalability and resilience in distributed environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build scalable cloud solutions, enhancing high-availability systems. Collaborate across teams to innovate and improve customer experiences while tackling complex chal...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $161K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects to enhance sortation and distribution solutions. Engage with teams and stakeholders to drive timely implementations and optimize facility...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in CPU micro-architecture, collaborating with experts to enhance performance through data analysis and modeling. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing CPU pi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $500K+*

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, translating architectures into impactful performance models while collaborating across functions to enhance workflows and tools in a rapidly evolv...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $275K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI technology, tackling performance modeling and architecture integration while collaborating across teams to drive innovation and enhance workflows in cutting-e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing system performance and security. You'll support server configurations, conduct performance analyses, and implement solutions to enhance operational efficienc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.