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Crusoe

Senior Performance Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

This is a full-time position where you will roll up your sleeves to perform direct performance ... Programming Proficiency : Expert-level skills in Go, C, and C++ (Rust is also a strong asset)

ATS Companies

Building Performance Engineer

Renton, WA · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

The Building Performance Engineer is responsible for executing and managing a variety of building ... Benefits summary can be found at ATS Benefits POSITION TYPE AND HOURS * Full-time, exempt * Typical ...

ATS Automation

Building Performance Engineer

Renton, WA · On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

The Building Performance Engineer is responsible for executing and managing a variety of building ... Benefits summary can be found at ATS Benefits POSITION TYPE AND HOURS * Full-time, exempt * Typical ...

Sonsoft Inc

Performance Engineering

Charlotte, NC · On-site

At least 4 years of experience in Performance Testing & Engineering activities * Expertize in ... This is a Full-Time / Permanent job opportunity . Only US Citizen, Green Card Holder, GC-EAD,H4-EAD ...

Hark

Product Performance Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $300K/yr

... architects, engineers, and leadership * Proactively identify performance risks and design ... for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $300,000 annually. The pay offered for this ...

Sonsoft Inc

Performance Engineering

Charlotte, NC · On-site

At least 4 years of experience in Performance Testing & Engineering activities * Expertize in ... This is a Full-Time / Permanent job opportunity . Only US Citizen, Green Card Holder, GC-EAD,H4-EAD ...

Sonsoft Inc

Performance Engineering

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Knowledge of Performance trouble shooting (heap dump & thread dump analysis) is preferred ... Note:- * This is a Full-Time Permanent job opportunity for you. * Only US Citizen, Green Card ...

Photon

QA Performance Engineer - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX · On-site

$138K/yr

Job Summary: We're seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled QA Performance Engineer to ... full time employees. This position is not available for independent contractors No applications ...

Aqua Corp.

5G Network Performance Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

5G Network Performance Engineer Apply now Job no: 17673 Work type: Full Time Location: Austin Categories: Information Technology, Engineering We are looking for a network performance engineer to join ...

Corning

Performance Excellence Engineer

Hemlock, MI · On-site

$86K - $118K/yr

Role Purpose The Performance Excellence Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing ... The range for this position is $86,197.00 - $118,521.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for ...

Photon

QA Performance Engineer - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

$138K/yr

Job Summary: We're seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled QA Performance Engineer to ... full time employees. This position is not available for independent contractors No applications ...

Corning

Performance Excellence Engineer

Hemlock, MI

$86K - $118K/yr

Role Purpose The Performance Excellence Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing ... The range for this position is $86,197.00 - $118,521.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for ...

Corning

Performance Excellence Engineer

Hemlock, MI

$86K - $118K/yr

Role Purpose The Performance Excellence Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing ... The range for this position is $86,197.00 - $118,521.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for ...

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Helix AI Engineer, Training Performance

San Jose, CA · On-site

$200K - $400K/yr

Our Helix team is looking for an experienced AI Training Performance Engineer to take our model ... The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $200,000 - $400,000 annually. The ...

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How much do full time performance engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time performance engineer in the United States is $60.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $68.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Performance Engineer vs Performance Tester?

AspectFull Time Performance EngineerPerformance Tester
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, certifications like ISTQB, performance testing toolsSimilar certifications, often with specialized testing tool knowledge
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with development teams, involved in system optimizationPrimarily conducts testing, often in dedicated testing phases
Employer & IndustryTech companies, software firms, e-commerce, financeSoftware companies, QA firms, consulting agencies

Full Time Performance Engineers focus on optimizing system performance throughout the development lifecycle, working closely with developers. Performance Testers mainly execute testing scripts to identify bottlenecks. While both roles require similar skills and certifications, Performance Engineers have a broader scope involving system tuning, whereas Performance Testers concentrate on testing execution.

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Senior Performance Engineer

Crusoe

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$123K - $169K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack - from electrons to tokens - to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that - with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved - people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Senior level performance engineer who thrives on deep technical challenges. The ideal candidate possesses a mastery of Linux kernel systems and low-level optimization, with a collaborative mindset to drive cross-functional projects. This is a full-time position where you will roll up your sleeves to perform direct performance benchmarking and system tuning, making a tangible impact on Crusoe's global compute operations.
What You'll Be Working On:
  • System Performance Benchmarking: Design and execute rigorous benchmarks to analyze system behavior, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for performance enhancement.
  • Kernel Optimization: Develop and implement low-level optimizations within the Linux kernel to maximize efficiency and system throughput.
  • Hands-on Development: Write and maintain high-performance code using Go, C, C++, or Rust to drive infrastructure improvements.
  • Data Plane Tuning: Focus on data plane performance, ensuring our cloud architecture meets the high-speed requirements of modern AI workloads.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Software Infrastructure, Product, and other engineering teams to align performance initiatives with broader organizational goals.
  • Technical Problem-Solving: Actively troubleshoot complex system issues, applying an analytical approach to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Strategic Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to team documentation and best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring to the Team:
  • Linux Kernel Mastery: Deep expertise in Linux system internals and kernel-level programming is essential for this role.
  • Programming Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Go, C, and C++ (Rust is also a strong asset).
  • Systems Performance Mindset: A proven track record of hands-on performance tuning, benchmarking, and optimization in complex environments.
  • Educational Foundation: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
  • AI Ecosystem Familiarity: Experience or exposure to the Artificial Intelligence/Cloud ecosystem and standard industry tooling.

Bonus Points:
  • Hands-on experience with Rust development.
  • Prior experience working in high-scale cloud or infrastructure engineering environments
  • Deep familiarity with performance-critical infrastructure components beyond the kernel layer.
  • Experience with specific low-level performance analysis and tracing tools.

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $170,000 - $205,000. + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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