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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$120K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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

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$275K - $382K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $158K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $185K *

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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.