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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$174K - $252K *

Take ownership of innovative software algorithms and hardware acceleration projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI inference capabilities and drive impactful solutions in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating power systems for autonomous maritime platforms, ensuring performance and reliability in extreme environments through innovative engineering and collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $250K *

Shape the future of technology by joining our Agile team to develop and integrate innovative software solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance our PaaS platform while driving collaborative effort...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that builds and scales integrations, enhancing data flow between health systems and M7’s core platform. You'll ensure the reliability and performance of our software, turning complex data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in engineering operations by supervising a diverse team of 30 engineers, ensuring effective performance management, resource allocation, and workforce planning to support the moderniza...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful workstreams while driving performance improvements and cost reductions. Collaborate across teams to influence outcomes and enhance operational efficiency in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $338K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $175K *

Lead the charge in developing high-performance software solutions leveraging industry best practices, while collaborating cross-functionally to align tech strategies with business objectives and ensur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving efficiency and scalability across engineering programs. Own complex initiatives, provide data-driven insights, and influence senior leaders to shape organizational culture a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance systems engineering initiatives by supporting PMO with critical documentation, data gathering, and analysis. Collaborate on requirements verification and lifecycle planning to enhance project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $146K *

Champion the design and management of cloud network infrastructure, ensuring the availability and functionality of applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive secure, reliabl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $195K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

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6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $205K *

Lead our efforts to build, deploy, and scale robust solutions for Kubernetes platforms. Engage in infrastructure automation, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with a diverse team to deliver imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$137K - $205K *

Elevate your career by building and managing cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. Lead initiatives to automate deployments, optimize observability, and enhance security for high-impact solutions within...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading systems engineering efforts in developing, integrating, and testing secure enterprise infrastructure and products, while ensuring compliance with industry...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance the reliability and performance of production environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate operations, diagnose complex incidents, and drive con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and developer tools while collaborating closely with teams to ensure reliability, security, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment focused on AI-driven impro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$198K - $215K *

Pioneer data center modernization efforts by assessing infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to enhance operational capabilities and security for mission-critical systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $335K *

Engage in building core AI systems that enhance platform intelligence and performance, bridging product and applied research engineering to improve agent delivery through innovative memory and learnin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.