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Ford Motor Company

Engine Manager

Dearborn, MI

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Join us in delivering high-performance ICE technology within our elite Vehicle Hardware Engineering ... tuning techniques, cost drivers, and quality issues. * Knowledge of the engine manufacturing ...

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Classic Car EV Conversion Technician / Builder

Coupland, TX · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

... performance electric vehicles (EVs). We specialize in precision classic car conversions ... From garage nights of engine tuning to pursuing careers after college, the passion persisted. Based ...

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How much do performance engine tuning jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance engine tuning in the United States is $125,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Performance Engine Tuning?

A typical day for a Performance Engine Tuning specialist involves assessing customer vehicles, performing engine diagnostics, calibrating ECU settings, and utilizing dynamometer testing equipment to validate performance improvements. You may collaborate closely with other technicians, service advisors, and occasionally directly with clients to discuss performance goals and modifications. The role requires a blend of hands-on adjustments and computer-based tuning, with an emphasis on both technical expertise and precision. Over time, you may also be involved in researching new tuning techniques and staying updated with advancements in automotive technology to ensure optimal results for a wide range of vehicles.

What is a Performance Engine Tuning job?

A Performance Engine Tuning job involves optimizing an engine's performance by adjusting parameters such as fuel injection, ignition timing, and air-to-fuel ratio. Tuners use specialized software and tools to modify the engine control unit (ECU) for better horsepower, torque, and efficiency. This role requires knowledge of engine mechanics, diagnostics, and aftermarket modifications. Tuners work with various vehicles, from daily drivers to high-performance race cars, ensuring they run efficiently and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Performance Engine Tuning position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Performance Engine Tuning, you need a solid background in automotive mechanics, internal combustion engine theory, and hands-on experience with diagnostic and tuning procedures. Familiarity with engine management systems, ECU programming tools, and performance software (such as Dynojet or HP Tuners) is typically required, along with relevant technical certifications. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies are crucial for accurately optimizing engine performance, troubleshooting issues, and conveying technical information to clients or team members.

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Infographic showing various Performance Engine Tuning job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 37% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 53% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,000 per year, or $60.1 per hour.
Snowflake Platform Engineer, AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Snowflake Platform Engineer, AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

Apple

Austin, TX • Remote

$113K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 662 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

A specialized role for a Snowflake Platform Administration & Performance Engineer role focuses on the seamless synergy between automated administration and high-tier workload optimization. This position is about transforming the data warehouse into an autonomous, high-performance engine that fuels real-time decision-making.
Description
Performance Tuning & Optimization: Proactively monitor and tune workloads using Snowsight Performance Explorer and account usage schemas.
You will optimize query execution by analyzing query profiles for disk spillage, identifying Cartesian joins, and implementing Search Optimization Services or Query Acceleration where necessary. Lakehouse Implementation: Design and manage unified storage using Apache Iceberg to allow open-format data to be queried directly in Snowflake with warehouse-level performance. Python-Driven Automation: Develop advanced scripts and pipelines using Snowpark Python and Snowpark pandas APIs for scalable data transformations. Automate administrative tasks such as environment provisioning and security policy enforcement through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Cloud: Manage Snowflake Iceberg Tables in AWS cloud.Experience in cloud s3, gateway, private link, EKS, Load Balancing, VPC peering, and secure data sharing
Advanced Cost Management: Implement autonomous warehouse management, right-sizing clusters based on real-time usage patterns, and configuring auto-suspend/resume with 60-second timeouts to eliminate idle compute waste
Snowflake Platform Administration: Manage accounts, virtual warehouses, and database objects. This includes configuring auto-scaling, monitoring warehouse utilization, and implementing backup strategies via Time Travel and Cloning
Security & Governance: Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and data masking policies. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection standards like GDPR or HIPAA","responsibilities":"Snowflake Platform Administration: Manage accounts, virtual warehouses, and database objects. This includes configuring auto-scaling, monitoring warehouse utilization, and implementing backup strategies via Time Travel and Cloning.
Advanced Cost Management: Implement autonomous warehouse management, right-sizing clusters based on real-time usage patterns, and configuring auto-suspend/resume with 60-second timeouts to eliminate idle compute waste.
Lakehouse Implementation: Design and manage unified storage using Apache Iceberg to allow open-format data to be queried directly in Snowflake with warehouse-level performance.
Python-Driven Automation: Develop advanced scripts and pipelines using Snowpark Python and
Snowpark pandas APIs for scalable data transformations. Automate administrative tasks such as environment provisioning and security policy enforcement through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years in database administration or Performance Tuning with specific hands-on Snowflake experience
Master's Degree, Computer Science or equivalent degree
Architecture Knowledge: Deep understanding of Snowflake’s multi-cluster shared data architecture and micro-partitioning.
Certifications: SnowPro Core Certification is highly preferred, along with cloud-specific associate or professional certifications
Performance Tuning & Optimization: Proactively monitor and tune workloads using Snowsight Performance Explorer and ACCOUNT USAGE schemas.
You will optimize query execution by analyzing query profiles for disk spillage, identifying Cartesian joins, and implementing Search Optimization Services or Query Acceleration where necessary.
Cost Optimization: Analyze credit consumption and query performance to reduce spend while maintaining SLAs
Python-Driven Automation: Develop advanced scripts and pipelines using Snowpark Python and
Snowpark pandas APIs for scalable data transformations. Automate administrative tasks such as environment provisioning and security policy enforcement through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Minimum Qualifications
Snowflake experience
Data Engineer or Database Administration or Performance Tuning experience
Architecture Knowledge: Deep understanding of multi-cluster shared data architecture and micro-partitioning
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science or equivalent degree or experience

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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