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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$190K - $269K *

Pioneer innovative CPU silicon analysis by leading lab operations, executing detailed measurements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and enhance performan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing secure and scalable cloud infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge tools and practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance developer experience and operational reli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$191K - $293K *

Drive the design and development of scalable backend services, ensuring reliable data delivery from Tanium to external systems. Mentor engineers and shape technical direction while enhancing observabi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $293K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by designing and building scalable backend services. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable data delivery to enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Redefine engineering excellence by executing complex tasks in electronics manufacturing, optimizing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and fostering improvement initiatives within a collaborative team env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation by developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance technology solutions that empower users globally, while tackling complex ch...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth as you lead engineering efforts, ensuring high standards and effective delivery while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your leadershi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to validate and enhance data migration processes through comprehensive testing, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic Agile environment. Your expertise will drive successful syst...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Bring your expertise to enhance GPU performance through Python and model training improvements. Collaborate in optimizing infrastructure, scaling GPU jobs, and fine-tuning processes while contributing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by leading the design and operation of secure, scalable services. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance our clou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join our Cloud team to design and operate secure, scalable cloud services. Lead complex initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across teams to enhance our cybersecurity platfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in supporting and enhancing the SL1 platform, ensuring robust maintenance and upgrades. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues while delivering exceptional system perfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $261K *

Help us shape the future of machine learning by developing SoC functional models, collaborating across teams, innovating tools, and enhancing modeling infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Discover innovative solutions by providing remote and on-site client support. Tackle technical challenges, optimize platforms, and enhance customer satisfaction through expert troubleshooting in a dyn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $191K *

Drive technical excellence as a Product Support Engineer, resolving customer issues and enhancing product reliability through hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration, and effective communication acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $209K *

Lead the charge in strategic demand planning, combining analytics and market insights while collaborating across teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimize GPU capacity for datacenters, drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $262K *

Transform engineering quality and reliability by driving technical strategy, fostering cross-team collaboration, and establishing standards to enhance software delivery and operational safety across t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and oversee instrumentation systems for EPC projects, ensuring high-quality designs and timely completion. Collaborate with clients and teams, perform technical evaluations, and support const...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $275K *

Pioneer deployment strategies for global network infrastructure, lead technical standards, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating cross-functionally to scale high-performance compute and AI...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading global network infrastructure deployment strategies. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and shaping operational architecture for high-performance compute...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Deliver cutting-edge network deployment strategies to scale AI infrastructure. Lead cross-functional teams, set quality standards, and shape automation processes for seamless global operations in high...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation in distributed training performance optimization, focusing on maximizing efficiency and throughput for a range of ML model families across the AWS Neuron software stack and systems...

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

$146K - $254K *

Join a team that's transforming mission-critical systems by providing expert Systems Engineering support for precision timing and synchronization technologies, ensuring robust integration and performa...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Bring your expertise to our global support team, ensuring system reliability and performance in market-data and order-entry solutions for financial institutions. You'll drive client onboarding and col...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive total systems solutions by performing technical analyses across all product levels, ensuring effective integration of customer requirements while adhering to technical, schedule, and cost constr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.