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.
System Software Engineer - Performance
$124K - $195K *
Engineer cutting-edge software for next-gen SoCs, optimizing performance and efficiency in both pre- and post-silicon phases. Collaborate on competitive analysis and develop tools to enhance our ARM e...
6 days ago
System Software Engineer - Performance
$124K - $195K *
Unlock potential by designing and optimizing software for next-gen SoCs, enhancing performance and efficiency in datacenter products. Collaborate on complex architectures and drive innovation in ARM e...
6 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Contribute to performance testing and engineering by utilizing advanced tools like LoadRunner and JMeter, while analyzing application performance through profiling and monitoring solutions, ensuring o...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate the future of quality engineering by enhancing systems, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to improve product quality, streamline processes, and support regulatory requiremen...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $105K *
Empower a team of Service Engineers while optimizing physical security systems. Lead advanced troubleshooting, enhance client experiences, and ensure operational excellence through collaboration and m...
1 week ago
$85K - $105K *
Inspire excellence by leading a team of Service Engineers to optimize and enhance physical security systems. Drive technical solutions, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional client experiences through...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leveraging technical expertise to deliver energy solutions, conducting thorough site surveys, analyzing utility data, and coordinating project proposals to ensure optimal installat...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Linux Runtime & Drivers
$220K - $270K *
Engineer user-mode components for Fabric, ensuring seamless integration with compilers and kernel drivers. Collaborate across teams to optimize runtime libraries and support pre-silicon environments...
1 week ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Linux Runtime & Drivers
$220K - $270K *
Drive innovation as you design and maintain user-mode components for accelerators, ensuring seamless integration with compilers and kernel drivers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver r...
1 week ago
Operations Engineer, AMZL Operations Integration Engineering
$68K - $103K *
Empower operational excellence by integrating innovative automation technologies across logistics networks. Lead cross-functional teams through pilot planning and expansion phases, ensuring successful...
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Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center PhysICS and OT Health
$240K - $333K *
Transform the future of data center security by leading strategic programs that enhance operational technology health and infrastructure controls. Drive innovation and manage a global team to ensure r...
3 days ago
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (Performance & Bare-Metal)
$169K - $304K *
Lead the development of test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality, mentoring teams and designing automated benchmarks to ensure system integrity and deployment safety across the IaaS p...
6 days ago
Senior Process Utilities Engineer
$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...
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Senior Software Engineer, Operating Systems
$185K - $210K *
Innovate and develop robust software for autonomous spacecraft operations, tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement miss...
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Senior Test Engineering Manager
$190K - $230K *
Innovate with us to lead a team in manufacturing test and product validation for high-voltage power electronics. Drive strategy, enhance test systems, and ensure operational excellence across all prod...
2 weeks ago
Senior Staff CPU Cache Subsystem Design Engineer
$240K - $333K *
Champion the design and optimization of high-performance CPU subsystems, leading a team to innovate and deliver cutting-edge silicon solutions. Collaborate across functions to ensure quality and effic...
6 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center - Engineering Operations
$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 1 week ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center - Engineering Operations
$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 1 week ago
Principal Engineer Capacity/Compute
$320K - $485K *
Drive the development of robust production systems for capacity management, ensuring optimal utilization of infrastructure resources across diverse cloud environments while collaborating with cross-fu...
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Principal Engineer Capacity/Compute
$320K - $485K *
Shape the future of infrastructure management by building robust systems that optimize resource allocation, enhance efficiency, and provide real-time insights across diverse cloud environments, drivin...
2 days ago
Full Stack Software Engineer I
$122K - $141K *
Support the development and maintenance of user-friendly application features using TypeScript, React, and Rust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance and reliability...
3 weeks ago
Site Process Engineer, Process Engineer, Central Ops
$91K - $136K *
Elevate operational excellence by driving process standardization and continuous improvement across the Global Customer Fulfillment Network. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance metri...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of physical security systems by designing and overseeing technical implementations while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational efficiency across teams. Be a key playe...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge physical security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs while leading technical execution with conf...
2 weeks ago
Senior Development Systems Engineer
$145K - $170K *
Lead the development of scalable automation and AI solutions, bridging business and technical teams. Drive complex projects, optimize data workflows, and enhance decision-making in a fast-paced enviro...
6 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.