Systems Performance Engineer Jobs

Join the league of elite professionals by exploring opportunities in Systems Performance Engineering. These roles require extensive knowledge in diagnosing and improving software, system performance, and scalability across a range of applications and platforms.

Why Systems Performance Engineering

Systems Performance Engineers are the backbone of any technological driven entity. They enhance business processes, increase system capabilities, and ultimately drive profitability. Discover job opportunities that offer challenges, innovation, and high compensation.

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$90K - $130K *

Drive innovation in acquisition systems engineering to enhance national security capabilities through strategic planning, prototype acquisition, and integrated program management...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming national security by developing acquisition strategies and ensuring successful program implementation through innovative engineering and collaboration with government a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Innovate testing processes for SSD products by developing test plans, executing cases, and analyzing performance against competitors, ensuring high-quality benchmarks and automation infrastructure to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $223K *

Transform cloud services by designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions that enhance customer experience, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execut...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Advance the field of GPU performance by designing and optimizing CUDA kernels for low-latency inference in structured models, ensuring efficient execution through collaboration with quantitative resea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $184K *

Drive the design and innovation of mechanical systems for AWS data centers, ensuring resilience and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance system reliability and cost-effecti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

Lead the design, deployment, and automation of resilient cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with a team to enhance U.S. government agency workloads while ensuring high availability and fault tolerance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $174K *

Drive innovative solutions by designing and automating resilient systems. Leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies to support critical government workloads in a challenging and dynamic environment, en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Innovate in cloud technology by engineering automated, resilient systems for critical government services. Collaborate with teams to ensure service availability and tackle complex problems while maint...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$234K *

Drive impactful GenAI/ML initiatives, leading cross-functional efforts to enhance APM tools. Influence product direction while mentoring engineers and tackling complex challenges to optimize applicati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Make your mark at the intersection of software development and systems engineering, ensuring the reliability and performance of large-scale distributed systems while driving innovation in AI and machi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise sales by driving technical presales processes. Engage with senior stakeholders, influence product development, and lead innovative solutions to enhance global financ...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive the transition of advanced Solid State Transformer systems from design to scalable production. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure quality product launches while refining proce...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $138K *

Pioneer the advancement of server technologies by developing benchmarks, managing technical collateral, and presenting thought leadership. Collaborate with product teams to create impactful solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $231K *

Transform product delivery by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative home connectivity solutions, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring seamless collaboration across hardware and so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of military operations by developing software solutions for the War Data Platform (WDP) that integrate data and enhance decision-making across critical environmen...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join us to develop impactful software solutions that power mission-critical systems within a dynamic DevSecOps environment, supporting advanced AI initiatives and collaborative defense strategies acro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to design, create, and enhance a robust scheduling platform that leverages AI-driven foundations, promoting seamless operations and excellent user experiences across customer-facin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $171K *

Optimize production efficiency and reliability in scalable data systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate incidents, enhance automation, and improve observability for Veeam's Data Cloud plat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform software engineering practices by designing and delivering mission-critical applications for a key Department of War initiative. Collaborate within an agile environment to enhance operationa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $184K *

Accelerate design change management by evaluating complex engineering changes across multiple disciplines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and feasibility while managing de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K *

Elevate reliability and security in cloud infrastructure as you drive DevSecOps innovation, maintain compliance, and enhance operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $406K *

Innovate core infrastructure strategies and enhance system efficiencies across networking, storage, and messaging. Collaborate with senior engineers to lead initiatives that drive quality and scalabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by establishing practices that enhance our autonomous vehicle fleet's performance and durability. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust metrics...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $135K *

Transform backend systems by delivering scalable services and integrations. Collaborate with the Reliability Engineering team to ensure platform stability and enhance software components while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Systems Performance Engineer do?question toggle

    A Systems Performance Engineer evaluates the comprehensive workflow of a system, diagnoses performance issues, and provides strategies for improvement.

  • What skills are necessary for a Systems Performance Engineer?question toggle

    The job requires skills in analyzing system workflows, understanding complex algorithms, familiarity with programming languages, and a thorough understanding of databases.

  • What is the average salary for a Systems Performance Engineer?question toggle

    The average salary varies greatly, but on Ladders, all jobs listed have a base salary of $100K, giving professionals a higher earning potential.