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.

Find Systems Performance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$68K - $119K *

Elevate your career by maintaining critical data center infrastructure! You'll ensure optimal performance and reliability of electrical and mechanical systems, contributing to a seamless digital exper...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect resilient AWS and Kubernetes infrastructures, driving automation and observability while ensuring compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Shape the futu...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of healthcare infrastructure as you design, deploy, and optimize resilient AWS and Kubernetes systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage as the essential on-site technical resource for a data center, managing day-to-day operations while collaborating with global engineering teams to ensure system reliability and operational exce...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $172K *

Help us unlock the potential of next-gen programmable IPUs by collaborating with cloud providers to deliver customized solutions, enhancing performance, security, and reliability across networking and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $172K *

Engineer innovative IPU solutions by collaborating with cloud service providers, creating impactful POCs, and enhancing customer experience through expert technical support across networking, software...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $230K *

Elevate your career by bridging customer needs with engineering solutions. As a key player in our Sales Support team, you'll guide clients through the adoption of innovative technology, ensuring succe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $230K *

Unlock potential by bridging customer needs with engineering solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to drive product adoption, provide hands-on support, and create impactful demos, ensu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle the challenge of building cutting-edge observability tools to enhance system reliability. Join a talented team and significantly impact operational excellence while shaping performance insights...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the evolution of observability infrastructure by designing scalable telemetry pipelines and integrating innovative tools for enhanced reliability in a complex multi-cloud environment that direct...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of observability solutions by designing and building scalable telemetry pipelines, enhancing internal and external customer experiences, and driving reliability across complex multi-c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Architect robust observability solutions that enhance performance and reliability. As part of a dynamic team, you will build data pipelines and improve systems architecture within a multi-cloud enviro...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of defense systems by leading engineering efforts in weapon systems acquisition, ensuring effective integration and performance across all phases of the DoD lifecycle while collab...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in software development by creating robust web-based solutions using the Microsoft stack. Collaborate within an agile team to enhance a logistics technology platform, ensuring quality...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $197K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Utilize your technical expertise to drive capacity planning and resource allocation, ensuring e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Optimize IT operations by managing endpoint support and user experience. Collaborate with global teams to enhance security, streamline processes, and ensure seamless technology access for users across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$500K+*

Lead a dynamic engineering team focused on enhancing AI systems' performance and scalability. You’ll ensure efficiency, remove bottlenecks, and prioritize workflows while fostering professional growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$500K+*

Accelerate progress at our performance and scaling teams as you lead engineering efforts to optimize compute resources while eliminating bottlenecks and enhancing system efficiency in a dynamic enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Transform engineering practices by leading teams to enhance model performance and scale systems. Foster collaboration and swift adaptation in a dynamic AI environment. Drive improvements in efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $160K *

Empower innovation by leading complex test activities, ensuring product verification through functional, integration, and acceptance testing. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical issues...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $299K *

Engineer robust observability solutions that enhance system health visibility, performance, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish monitoring frameworks, ensuring quick...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $299K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining cutting-edge observability solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system visibility and reliability, while driving best practices in mo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of aviation technology by driving innovative cloud solutions that enhance FAA operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in the aviation sector while collaborating with diverse te...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management excellence by overseeing complex engineering and fabrication projects. Drive strategic planning, execution, and improvement while ensuring alignment with customer needs an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.