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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$102K - $209K *

Drive a high-performing team managing hardware installations and troubleshooting. Oversee network communications and data center operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while collab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring hardware reliability through rigorous testing and diagnostics. You'll manage server burn-in processes, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with vendors to m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive New Product Introduction programs, transforming R&D into scalable manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution, risk management, and clear communication, while maintaining...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical production services. As a key contributor, you'll drive architectural standards and provide technical guidance to elevate o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise reliability and performance as a key contributor, driving architectural standards and enhancing backend scalability. Collaborate with diverse teams to elevate service lifecycle an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $147K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise-scale DevOps solutions across Azure and GCP. Lead the design and implementation of secure cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools to enhance softw...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud and DevOps platforms. Leverage your expertise to enhance secure software delivery, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and support enterprise-scale operations acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Advance your career by designing and supporting secure cloud and DevOps platforms. Drive enterprise-scale software delivery through CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes, while ensuring compliance and operat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Empower enterprise-scale software delivery by designing and supporting secure cloud and DevOps platforms across Azure and GCP, enhancing developer productivity and operational excellence through moder...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Drive your career with a Senior DevOps Platform Engineer role focused on designing and supporting secure cloud infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines across Azure and GCP, enhancing software delivery and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Transform enterprise-scale software delivery by designing and supporting secure cloud and DevOps platforms across Azure and GCP, enhancing developer productivity through modern CI/CD pipelines and aut...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Join us to design and support secure cloud and DevOps platforms, enabling enterprise-scale software delivery through CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes. Drive modernization and operational excellence whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $201K *

Lead large-scale technical programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business objectives. Manage risks, optimize processe...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence as a Lead DevOps Engineer, optimizing multi-cloud environments through automation, CI/CD practices, and security measures to enhance system reliability and efficiency whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance production processes and quality controls, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a high-reliability electronics environment through robust engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Systems Engineering by embedding with customer-focused groups to gather insights, define needs, and develop robust requirements. Collaborate across functions t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $225K *

Transform your career by driving the automation and scalability of our global network infrastructure, enhancing load balancing solutions that support Bloomberg's core products and services, and ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $134K *

Innovate in site reliability engineering to enhance our platform's stability, performance, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive key technical initiatives to achieve excep...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $134K *

Develop and drive key reliability initiatives as a Site Reliability Engineer, collaborating with development teams to enhance system performance, automate tasks, and ensure system stability while adap...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading mobile app development, shaping user experiences, and driving technical direction in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Innovate your skills as a Cloud Reliability Engineer, enhancing cloud systems through automation and integration. Leverage your expertise in configuration management, containerization, and scripting t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of advanced thermal technology by leading design, optimization, and validation of cooling solutions for innovative hardware systems while collaborating across multidisciplinary te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of thermal design, leveraging deep expertise to optimize hardware systems through innovative cooling solutions and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $310K *

Elevate backend systems to scale for millions of users while ensuring performance and reliability. Collaborate across teams to create innovative features that enhance content sharing and real-time edi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $240K *

Innovate the future of healthcare technology by building a platform that empowers physicians and enhances patient care. Own the entire development process, from concept to deployment, and see your wor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.