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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Analyst, Performance Engineering
$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
Software Engineer - System Scheduling Performance
$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
HPC DevOps & Software Integration Engineer
$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
Senior PDK Reliability Engineer
$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
Senior PDK Reliability Engineer
$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
Senior PDK Reliability Engineer
$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
Senior PDK Reliability Engineer
$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
$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
Operational Performance Engineer, Mass Properties & Vehicle Performance
$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
Senior Runtime Systems Engineer
$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
Software Engineer, Infrastructure & Performance
$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
HPC Infrastructure System Administrator
$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
Production Systems Engineer, NPI
$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
Production Systems Engineer, NPI
$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
Production Systems Engineer, NPI
$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
Uptime Engineering Product Engineer
$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
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
$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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Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
$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
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
$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
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
$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
Senior Operations Engineer, Operations Engineering
$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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CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture
$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
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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
$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
What is a Systems Performance Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
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.