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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Today

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   11 - 15 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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.