Performance Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, biotech and life sciences, semiconductors, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from junior test engineer through principal and staff engineer. The busiest hiring markets are Boston, Cambridge, and Woburn, where employers such as Raytheon Technologies, MathWorks, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintain large engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties include load and stress testing, systems performance optimization, and embedded performance engineering tied to regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerMeta
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring6
Work type83% Hybrid
Top industryAerospace

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Energy Systems Group
Performance Engineer
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Energy Systems Group
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Performance Engineer
Energy Systems Group
Massachusetts
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
201-500

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Amazon.com
Quality Assurance Engineer I, Amazon Robotics Systems Quality and Performance Engineering
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Quality Assurance Engineer I, Amazon Robotics Systems Quality and Performance Engineering
Amazon.com
North Reading, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$84k - $147k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Meta
Performance & Capacity Engineer - Capacity Planning Optimization(Technical Leadership)
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Meta
Added 2w ago
Performance & Capacity Engineer - Capacity Planning Optimization(Technical Leadership)
Meta
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$219k - $301k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Motional
Engineer, Systems Readiness & Performance Feature
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Motional
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Engineer, Systems Readiness & Performance Feature
Motional
Boston, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$123k - $164k/yr
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
501-1,000

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Nexamp
Senior Electrical Performance Engineer
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Added 3w ago
Senior Electrical Performance Engineer
Nexamp
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$130k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
201-500

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Performance Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
7 jobs
Lawrence
1 job
Cambridge
1 job
Fitchburg
1 job
Stoughton
1 job
North Reading
1 job

Performance Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Meta
Meta2 open roles
Nexamp
Nexamp2 open roles
Harvard University
Harvard University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Technology & Software

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in performance engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or systems engineering from an accredited program
  • Proficiency with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or Locust in production environments
  • Experience designing and executing load, stress, and scalability test plans for complex systems
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance testing into automated build workflows
  • Strong data analysis skills for identifying bottlenecks and communicating findings to engineering teams
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS or Azure, as it relates to performance at scale

Performance Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a performance engineer in Massachusetts?

Performance engineering does not require a state-issued license in Massachusetts. The typical path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, followed by hands-on experience in software testing or systems engineering. Massachusetts employers, particularly in defense and biotech, favor candidates who hold vendor-neutral certifications such as ISTQB Performance Testing or cloud certifications relevant to the platforms they use. Building a portfolio of documented test results and performance analysis reports strengthens applications considerably.

Which companies hire performance engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring performance engineers in Massachusetts right now include Meta, Nexamp, and Harvard University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, life sciences firms, and enterprise software companies means hiring is spread across both large corporations and mid-sized engineering consultancies.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most performance engineer jobs?

Boston, Massachusetts, and Lawrence have the most performance engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor demand through their dense clusters of biotech, software, and financial technology employers, while suburban corridors like Woburn and Waltham draw significant hiring from defense and semiconductor firms that prefer campus-style facilities outside the city core.

Are there remote performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most engineering specialties. About 100% of performance engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on tooling, data analysis, and automated test execution that can be done off-site. Roles tied to regulated hardware, defense systems, or classified environments are the most likely exceptions requiring on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a performance engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a junior QA or software test engineer role, which Massachusetts employers in biotech and enterprise software regularly fill with new graduates. Companies such as MathWorks and HubSpot run structured new-grad programs where associates rotate through performance and reliability work. Building a portfolio of documented load tests on open-source projects, paired with an ISTQB foundation certification, gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to those entry-level pipelines.

Where can I find and apply to performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to performance engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly without needing to go through additional platforms or steps.

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