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General Motors

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$121K - $160K/yr

Implement performance testing, load testing, and capacity planning strategies. * Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve system resilience and scalability. * Participate in architecture ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Senior Full Stack Developer

Austin, TX · Remote

Senior Full Stack Developer Location: (90% Remote) with Possibility of Onsite Visit in Austin, TX [ ... other performance testing tools 3 Required Experience parsing WebTables to Verify Results 2 ...

Ping Identity

Staff Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$132K - $152K/yr

We're seeking an accomplished staff software engineer to join our PingOne Directory team and help ... Performance testing tools such as JMeter. * Operating or supporting production SaaS systems. Salary ...

Charles Schwab Corporation

Sr. SDET

Austin, TX · On-site

$109K - $142K/yr

Experience with performance testing approaches and tools. * Technical leadership, coaching, and ... testing, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, and spec-driven development practices.

Sonsoft Inc

SOA Tester

Austin, TX · On-site

SOA testing and web service test automation using tools such as Parasoft SOATest * Service, end-to ... Work with automation engineers to design frameworks and automation solutions * Should support and ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance testing engineer in Austin, TX is $59.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.85 and $67.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a performance testing engineer?

A Performance Testing Engineer is responsible for evaluating the speed, scalability, and stability of software applications under various conditions. They design and execute performance tests, analyze results, and identify bottlenecks to ensure optimal system efficiency. Their role involves using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling to simulate user load and assess application performance. They collaborate with developers and stakeholders to optimize system performance and enhance user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a performance testing engineer?

To thrive as a Performance Testing Engineer, you need a solid foundation in software testing, performance analysis, and scripting/programming, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, or Gatling, and knowledge of monitoring solutions like New Relic or Dynatrace, along with relevant certifications, are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication enhance your ability to report findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These competencies are crucial for identifying bottlenecks, ensuring system reliability, and delivering optimal user experiences.

What are some common challenges performance testing engineers face in their daily work?

Performance Testing Engineers often encounter challenges such as replicating realistic user loads, managing complex testing environments, and interpreting large volumes of test data to pinpoint system bottlenecks. Coordinating with development, DevOps, and product teams to align on performance requirements and quickly address issues can also be demanding, especially in fast-paced agile environments. Staying updated with evolving tools and technologies is essential to deliver accurate and comprehensive test results. These challenges require a combination of technical expertise, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure robust application performance in production.

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Infographic showing various Performance Testing Engineer job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,920 per year, or $59.6 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX • Hybrid

General Motors
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

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Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin TX IT Innovation Center or Warren Michigan GM Technical Center3-4 days per week (T-W-Th)

The Role


We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer in development to own overall performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to improve site speed, support scalability, reliability and stability. Analyzing metrics based on access to different monitoring tools and working with the respective engineer development teams and architects to design and implement solutions to improve overall site and systems performance (including but not limited to Web Sites, APIs , Database queries and definition of caching strategies) and lead execution of performance and load tests to validate results and prevent performance degradations.
You will be responsible for helping lead our engineering efforts through planning, design and architecture, execution, and ramp. As a technical leader on the team, you will be able to help mentor less experienced engineers, build strong relationships with technical leaders on other teams, and facilitate a strong team culture, applying best practices on Performance Engineering.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.

  • Analyze, diagnose, and resolve application performance issues in production and pre-production environments.

  • Design and implement performance optimization strategies for web, mobile, APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

  • Identify performance bottlenecks across application code, databases, caching layers, networks, and infrastructure.

  • Implement performance testing, load testing, and capacity planning strategies.

  • Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve system resilience and scalability.

  • Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.

  • Weigh architectural trade-offs and apply synchronous and asynchronous design patterns

  • Develop datasets and workloads that accurately represent the Production environment.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and trends and evaluate their potential for adoption.

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth and development.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

  • 7+ years of experience of backend development experience.

  • Strong expertise in designing and building high-scale distributed systems.

  • Strong proficiency with performance tools like K6, JMeter.

  • Strong knowledge of monitoring and observability tools like Data dog, Grafana, Dynatrace.

  • Deep understanding of virtualization, memory management and networking.

  • Proficiency in profiling all layers of the Technology stack (Software, OS, network) and optimizing complex applications.

  • Expertise knowledge in Cloud & Container Ecosystem (Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master's degree in computer science or related field.

  • Proficient in a variety of industry-standard performance testing tools such as K6, NeoLoad, BlazeMeter, and LoadRunner.

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GM may support relocation for this position.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908

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