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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Support process control & automation systems, enhancing operational performance, product quality, and safety in manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure stability and efficiency while executi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency through mechanical engineering initiatives, optimizing maintenance programs, and managing capital projects to drive operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $215K *

Optimize integration processes to empower teams in utilizing Data and ML systems. Collaborate across functions to build solutions that enhance product capabilities, reduce friction, and provide valuab...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's enhancing platform reliability through innovative solutions and automation. You'll tackle complex challenges, optimize service performance, and drive operational improvements while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate project delivery by managing integrated schedules for data center builds, ensuring timely execution across teams and partners. Drive risk management and governance while building scalable proc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead customer success post-deployment by managing relationships, resolving issues, and building a high-performing Customer Engineering team. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to enhance solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $285K *

Transform the future of power systems by designing and validating cutting-edge hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and mentor junior engineers while ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Drive innovative process design and optimization in chemical engineering. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to deliver effective solutions, ensuring safety and operability throughout all projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive systems architecture and integration for autonomous vessels, ensuring robust electrical and software performance. Lead reliability testing and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation as you design and implement safety-critical software for energy systems. Collaborate with a diverse team, tackling complex challenges to create reliable power control solutions that...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced data systems for robotics, enhancing real-time data architecture and ensuring high throughput for complex datasets. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative eng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration of advanced security solutions, collaborating with clients to implement and troubleshoot DataStealth features while enhancing system performance and connectivity in a dynamic, cu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $103K *

Drive operational excellence as you optimize workflows and engineering systems, enhancing fulfillment processes. Collaborate with teams to implement scalable solutions, ensuring efficient operations a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of IT capacity management by ensuring resources meet business demand in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage risks, and align strategies for...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving large-scale web applications in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance commerce functionalities for millions of users, focusing on performance and in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$405K - $485K *

Develop innovative software solutions that empower scientists and engineers to leverage AI for complex problem-solving, transforming research into actionable insights while collaborating closely with...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Engineer innovative solutions that bridge AI research and real-world applications. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform complex problems into actionable tasks, enhancing Claude's cap...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Innovate solutions by collaborating with scientists and engineers to transform complex problems into actionable tasks, leveraging AI tools for real-world applications in energy, materials, and enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $400K *

Lead transformative projects by embedding with hardware teams to develop innovative agentic systems. Drive end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced environment, tackling critical challenges that shape the...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.