Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Redmond, WA · On-site
$117K - $160K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$103K - $142K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$103K - $142K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
OR · On-site
$104K - $143K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work ...
Morrisville, NC · On-site
$97K - $134K/yr
... performance improvements. You will be part of a highly skilled technical team and working closely with the team of software developers responsible for the design, development, QA and install ...
Morrisville, NC · On-site
$97K - $134K/yr
... performance improvements. You will be part of a highly skilled technical team and working closely with the team of software developers responsible for the design, development, QA and install ...
Miami, FL · On-site
The client is looking for a Senior Performance Engineer to own and elevate API performance testing across a complex, integrated application ecosystem. This role goes beyond executing load tests - it ...
Miami, FL · On-site
The client is looking for a Senior Performance Engineer to own and elevate API performance testing across a complex, integrated application ecosystem. This role goes beyond executing load tests - it ...
Pearl City, HI · On-site
Professional) This posting seeks to fill at either the Performance Engineer or Senior Performance Engineer level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.
Pearl City, HI · On-site
Professional) This posting seeks to fill at either the Performance Engineer or Senior Performance Engineer level; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.
Performance test Architect, Java, Performance Tuning, SOAP, REST, PERL, Automation, Selenium, JMeter, Analysis Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO ...
Performance test Architect, Java, Performance Tuning, SOAP, REST, PERL, Automation, Selenium, JMeter, Analysis Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO ...
Plano, TX · On-site
Sr. Performance Engineer Open positions: 3 Locations: They are open to Plano TX as well, but local candidate. : Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote Duration: 12-18 Months Contract Team: Client & E ...
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Plano, TX · On-site
Sr. Performance Engineer Open positions: 3 Locations: They are open to Plano TX as well, but local candidate. : Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote Duration: 12-18 Months Contract Team: Client & E ...
ClifyX is a company seeking a Sr. Performance Engineer with expertise in Chaos Testing. The role involves gathering performance testing requirements, developing automated test scripts, and conducting ...
ClifyX is a company seeking a Sr. Performance Engineer with expertise in Chaos Testing. The role involves gathering performance testing requirements, developing automated test scripts, and conducting ...
The Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to ...
The Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$138K/yr
The Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$138K/yr
The Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to ...
Warren, MI · On-site
$131K/yr
The Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to ...
Warren, MI · On-site
$131K/yr
The Role We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Performance Engineer in development to own Overall Performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$179K - $198K/yr
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Performance Engineer to join our Data Protection and Security engineering organization. In this role, you will be responsible for driving performance ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$179K - $198K/yr
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Performance Engineer to join our Data Protection and Security engineering organization. In this role, you will be responsible for driving performance ...
Required: Strong Performance engineering concepts, strong aptitude for Performance test planning, identifying performance requirements/targets, test prioritization, schedule/environment/issue ...
Required: Strong Performance engineering concepts, strong aptitude for Performance test planning, identifying performance requirements/targets, test prioritization, schedule/environment/issue ...
Job Title Senior Performance Test Engineer / Performance Tester Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and executing ...
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Job Title Senior Performance Test Engineer / Performance Tester Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Performance Tester with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and executing ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
Our Deep Learning models performance engineering team at NVIDIA is hiring software engineers at all experience levels to build and optimize the libraries and tools that enable Deep Learning ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
Our Deep Learning models performance engineering team at NVIDIA is hiring software engineers at all experience levels to build and optimize the libraries and tools that enable Deep Learning ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
Our Deep Learning models performance engineering team at NVIDIA is hiring software engineers at all experience levels to build and optimize the libraries and tools that enable Deep Learning ...
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$122K - $168K/yr
Our Deep Learning models performance engineering team at NVIDIA is hiring software engineers at all experience levels to build and optimize the libraries and tools that enable Deep Learning ...
We are seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer to develop, execute, and optimize automated performance load testing for the eGIS project across ArcFM Desktop, Web, and Mobile platforms. The ideal ...
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We are seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer to develop, execute, and optimize automated performance load testing for the eGIS project across ArcFM Desktop, Web, and Mobile platforms. The ideal ...
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To thrive as a Senior Performance Engineer, expertise in performance analysis, capacity planning, and system optimization—often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field—is crucial. Familiarity with tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, APM solutions, profiling tools, and relevant certifications like CPPE or PMP are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and clear communication skills are vital for identifying bottlenecks and working closely with cross-functional teams. These combine to ensure robust system performance, user satisfaction, and reliable application scalability in demanding technical environments.
A Senior Performance Engineer typically oversees performance testing cycles, analyzes system metrics, and collaborates with development and operations teams to diagnose and resolve performance issues. Daily tasks often include designing and executing test plans, monitoring application behavior under load, and recommending improvements for scalability and efficiency. They also participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to identify potential bottlenecks early in the development cycle. Consistent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is key, ensuring that performance goals align with business objectives.
A Senior Performance Engineer is responsible for optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of software applications and systems. They analyze performance metrics, conduct load and stress testing, identify bottlenecks, and work with development teams to implement improvements. This role requires expertise in profiling tools, performance tuning, and system architecture to ensure optimal user experience. Additionally, they may establish best practices for performance testing and contribute to overall system design decisions.
$117K - $160K/yr
Full-time
Posted 14 days ago
9.6
Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
8th of 242 rated software companies
Joining NVIDIA's DGX Cloud AI Efficiency Team means advancing the performance, efficiency, and resiliency of large-scale AI workloads. We help AI researchers and platform teams understand end-to-end behavior across GPUs, networking, storage, and software stacks. We are seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to characterize workloads, establish performance baselines, diagnose bottlenecks, and drive optimizations from investigation through deployment. Your work will shape scalable DGX Cloud systems, turn complex measurements into prioritized engineering decisions, and continuously raise the performance and reliability of AI workloads. Join our technically diverse team of infrastructure experts to unlock more efficient AI at scale.
What you'll be doing:
Analyze end-to-end performance of large-scale AI workloads across compute, network, storage, and software stacks.
Design and execute rigorous performance studies to establish baselines, diagnose regressions, and quantify bottlenecks.
Define performance and efficiency evaluation methodologies, benchmarks, and success metrics for AI workloads.
Use profiling, observability, and data analysis to turn performance measurements into actionable optimization plans.
Partner with deep learning engineers, platform teams, and GPU architects to validate and deliver performance improvements.
Communicate performance findings, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to influence system and software design decisions.
What we need to see:
BS or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of experience in strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with the ability to build reliable analysis and automation workflows
Solid foundation in operating systems, computer architecture, and distributed systems
Experience with performance engineering, benchmarking, profiling, and optimization of complex software or systems
Ability to communicate technical findings, prioritize high-impact work, and build alignment across teams
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience analyzing large-scale AI clusters or distributed training and inference workloads
Experience with CUDA, GPU computing systems, and GPU performance analysis
Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX/XLA
Deep understanding of system-level performance analysis, workload characterization, and optimization
NVIDIA leads the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions, from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is looking for exceptional people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
10,000+ Employees
Santa Clara, CA, US
1993
