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Weekend Performance Engineer Jobs in Mount Prospect, IL

Akuna Capital

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K/yr

What you'll do as a Performance Engineer at Akuna: We are seeking to grow our Performance Engineering Team, which is focused on a rigorous and holistic approach to improving software, hardware, and ...

Akuna Capital

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K/yr

What you'll do as a Performance Engineer at Akuna: We are seeking to grow our Performance Engineering Team, which is focused on a rigorous and holistic approach to improving software, hardware, and ...

Apex Informatics

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Working to set up an automation stream that will run the same modules in parallel to the cloud. - Performance Engineers with a lot of Cloud (AWS) project experience - They need to be strong with ...

Akuna Capital

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

They are seeking a Performance Engineer to enhance software and hardware performance, contributing to their trading engine and collaborating with various teams to optimize systems and strategies.

Akuna Capital

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

They are seeking a Performance Engineer to join their team, focusing on improving software, hardware, and strategy performance to maintain competitiveness in exchanges globally. Responsibilities ...

Hi-Tech Solutions

Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

As a Performance Engineer in Test, this role will have a breadth of knowledge and success in conducting functional, performance, and fault tolerance testing as well as the ability to comprehend ...

Nexamp

Electrical Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Nexamp is seeking an Electrical Performance Engineer who will be a deep technical independent contributor responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of Nexamp ...

Nexamp

Electrical Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Nexamp is seeking an Electrical Performance Engineer who will be a deep technical independent contributor responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of Nexamp ...

McKinstry

Renewables Performance Engineer

Lisle, IL

$84K - $136K/yr

We are currently seeking a Renewables Performance Engineer to join our growing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) National team. Your passion, experience and endless curiosity are the drivers we need ...

McKinstry

Renewables Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$84K - $136K/yr

We are currently seeking a Renewables Performance Engineer to join our growing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) National team. Your passion, experience and endless curiosity are the drivers we need ...

Hi-Tech Solutions

Software Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$144K/yr

The Software Performance Engineer ensures software is adhering to quality standards. The position's main focus is to tune the Adobe ES4 environment and to integrate J2EE-compatible applications to ...

Hi-Tech Solutions

Software Performance Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$144K/yr

The Software Performance Engineer ensures software is adhering to quality standards. The position's main focus is to tune the Adobe ES4 environment and to integrate J2EE-compatible applications to ...

3B Staffing LLC

Performance Test Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Performance Test Engineer Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 06 Month RTH Job Responsibilities: 2 round of interviews 1 with manager and her lead 2 will be Panel with engineering team Payment Tech Team ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Performance Test Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70 - $75/hr

Our client is currently seeking a Performance Test Engineer to join their team in Chicago. This role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in performance testing and automation, along with ...

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How much do weekend performance engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend performance engineer in Mount Prospect, IL is $59.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.94 and $67.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Performance Engineer vs Weekend Network Engineer?

AspectWeekend Performance EngineerWeekend Network Engineer
Primary FocusSystem performance, application optimization, and server efficiencyNetwork infrastructure, connectivity, and network security
Required SkillsPerformance testing, troubleshooting, server managementNetwork protocols, hardware setup, troubleshooting network issues
CertificationsPerformance-related certifications (e.g., AWS, Linux)Network certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+)
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, IT departmentsNetwork operation centers, enterprise IT settings

The Weekend Performance Engineer and Weekend Network Engineer roles share similarities in working during weekends and requiring technical certifications. However, the Performance Engineer focuses on optimizing system and application performance, while the Network Engineer specializes in maintaining and troubleshooting network infrastructure. Both roles are essential in IT operations but serve different technical domains.

Weekend Performance Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Weekend Performance Engineer job openings in Mount Prospect, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,204 per year, or $59.7 per hour.
Performance Engineer

Performance Engineer

Akuna Capital

Chicago, IL • On-site

$145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

About Akuna:
Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market maker - meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.
Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm's first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world - Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London and Singapore.
What you'll do as a Performance Engineer at Akuna:
We are seeking to grow our Performance Engineering Team, which is focused on a rigorous and holistic approach to improving software, hardware, and strategy performance. This team is responsible for maintaining and increasing our competitiveness at the various exchanges Akuna does business with around the globe. As a member of this multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for investigating new opportunities for optimizations and bringing these ideas to fruition. This can be achieved through software optimizations, analysis of hardware, orchestration of physical installations, analysis of exchange specific protocols, or building tools for gauging Akuna's performance. In this role, you will:
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of our trading engine by increasing its performance with projects such as benchmarking systems, evaluating new devices, latency, and throughput analysis
  • Develop tools and applications for benchmarking new devices and software
  • Assist with performance troubleshooting and identify key opportunities for improvement
  • Use a data driven approach to collaborate with relevant Trading, Quant, and Technology teams to expand and improve our systems, footprint, and latency across different strategies and exchanges
  • Review and analyze how we leverage our proprietary systems, identifying potential bottlenecks and considering how we can improve our technology stack to better our trading success

Qualities that make great candidates:
  • BS/MS/PhD in technical field - Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering
  • Strong C++ or Python programming background with demonstrated experience developing performant, scalable applications
  • Experience analyzing and tuning operating systems, compilers, networking, IO subsystems, or accelerators
  • Exposure to statistical and experimental methods and tools for testing performance
  • Highly collaborative in nature - excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams including Trading, Development, IT, and Quant
  • The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!
In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $145,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.

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