What does a performance engineer do?

Performance Engineer professionals bridge technical expertise with specialized domain needs. The role involves a mix of technical work, communication, and strategic thinking depending on the company and team.

What is the salary range for performance engineer roles?

Performance Engineer salaries vary by experience and location, typically ranging from $80k to $200k+ for experienced professionals. Compensation reflects both technical depth and domain expertise.

How do I become a performance engineer?

Build a strong technical foundation, develop domain expertise through hands-on experience, and cultivate communication skills. Many professionals transition from engineering or adjacent roles.

11,039+ JobsUpdated Mar 19, 2026

Performance Engineer Jobs

Performance Engineer professionals play a unique and valued role in the tech ecosystem. These positions combine technical expertise with specialized skills, offering competitive compensation and diverse career paths.

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Salary Range

$46k – $237k

Top Companies

Leidos, ARETUM Holdings LLC, PPI Management Inc., 0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada, Eliassen Group, Uptime Crew +40 more

Job Types

74% Full Time, 14% Contract, 8% Part Time

Top Locations

CA, McLean, Reston, Washington, District of Columbia

Work Model

78% On-Site, 22% Hybrid

Experience Levels

38% Senior, 34% Mid Level, 18% Junior

We found 11,039 performance engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, McLean, Reston. Salaries range from $46k to $237k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (22%). Top employers include Leidos, ARETUM Holdings LLC, PPI Management Inc. and 43 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Performance Engineer Jobs

Leidos3 jobs

ARETUM Holdings LLC2 jobs

PPI Management Inc.2 jobs

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada1 job

Eliassen Group1 job

Uptime Crew1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

$49k–$127k

9 jobs

Mid Level

$92k–$148k

17 jobs

Senior

$131k–$237k

19 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

2 jobs

Staff

$169k–$218k

1 job

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Information Technology Intern

Full Stack Developer Node.js

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Senior IT Systems/Network Engineer - Fort Belvoir, VA

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Full Performance Systems Engineer – Cloud Focus

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Test Engineer, Senior

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