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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining system architectures for high-performance data infrastructure, ensuring platforms meet rigorous AI and HPC requirements through vendor collaboration, technology evaluation...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $200K *

Drive the performance characterization and reliability validation of cutting-edge Secure TCU Systems. Collaborate with development teams to identify bottlenecks, resolve issues, and ensure compliance...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving reliability across solid-state transformer products, ensuring performance and durability through product lifecycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, manage...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences by crafting intuitive software solutions that empower investigators with real-time insights, ensuring trust and speed in data processing across a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower users by crafting intuitive software experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement features that simplify complex data, ensuring a seamless interaction across th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving performance initiatives across diverse functions including Claims, Enrollment, and Compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify challenges...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $275K *

Make your mark at a pioneering software engineering role focused on low-level optimization for cutting-edge AI frameworks, developing high-performance kernels and influence the design of innovative GP...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $255K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing cutting-edge virtualization and GPU infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust operation of mission-critical systems and de...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's pioneering advancements in embedded systems by developing kernel components for the VxWorks OS, enhancing your expertise through collaboration and innovation while ensuring robust p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a Capacity Management Plan that enhances IT infrastructure performance, drives analytics, and supports growth through proactive monitoring and planning...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace vehicle performance by managing mass properties, analyzing design impacts, and ensuring compliance across programs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $225K *

Reimagine the management of Linux systems in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. Take ownership of administration, security, and automation of enterprise Linux setups, while ensuring operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $90K *

Join a team that's committed to designing and managing innovative storage and compute solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive operat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $235K *

Champion production reliability by managing global network infrastructure, focusing on incident response and operational excellence to support vast AI workloads across multiple data centers...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$195K - $235K *

Drive production reliability across global network infrastructure, ensuring uptime and performance for AI workloads. Lead incident response, streamline operations, and mentor engineering teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that seeks a versatile engineer to enhance performance tools for Apple's platforms, leveraging AI to automate analysis and improve code efficiency, ultimately creating exceptional experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and enhance performance, reliability, and security as part of the Platform team, driving initiatives from design to production while mentoring junior engineers and im...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform IT infrastructure by designing and managing scalable systems, ensuring reliability and performance, while driving collaboration across teams to align strategies with business objectives...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in designing and coordinating process utility systems for pharmaceutical operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $175K *

Shape critical process utility systems for pharmaceutical projects, leading design and engineering efforts while assuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $175K *

Advance your engineering career by leading critical process utility design for pharmaceutical projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful project delivery while utilizing your techni...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $111K *

Unlock potential by building secure, scalable infrastructure solutions. Join a dynamic team to automate, optimize, and innovate across cloud and hybrid environments, driving efficiency and excellence...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $116K *

Build and innovate technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and infrastructure security across cloud and hybrid environments, leveraging automation and collaboration to support busines...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of mission-critical systems software by leveraging strong C/C++ skills, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution and integration within...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead impactful programs within NVIDIA's Server Engineering Operations Team, focusing on data center solutions and enterprise server product deployments. This...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.