Performance Engineer Jobs in New York
Performance Engineer jobs in New York are actively in demand, with the strongest concentration in financial services technology, large-scale infrastructure, and media and entertainment systems, drawing candidates from entry-level associate through senior principal roles. New York City, Buffalo, and White Plains are the leading hiring metros, with major employers like JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and Verizon maintaining deep and ongoing performance engineering needs across the state. The most sought-after specialties in New York right now are load testing and capacity planning, application performance monitoring, and cloud performance optimization. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the role
A Software Engineer contributes to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's cloud infrastructure, platforms, and internal tools. This role focuses on improving the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of systems that power CoreWeave's infrastructure validation and performance testing. You'll partner with fleet, product, and hardware teams to evolve our GPU performance testing platform to ensure we deliver a reliable and performant experience to our customers.
What you'll do
- Implement and maintain solutions to problems of scale for testing and validation of CoreWeave's global infrastructure.
- Develop and improve performance tests and automation workflows to expand hardware validation across the CoreWeave fleet.
- Troubleshoot and maintain Kubernetes custom controllers and operators that automate infrastructure testing.
- Adapt and extend open source tooling to enhance visibility into system metrics, performance, and health.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
What we're looking for
- IC2: ~2–5 years
- Competency in Go and/or Python software development.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes at production scale.
Nice to have
- Experience building backend services.
- Experience testing hardware at scale.
- HPC Experience.
- Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and training / inference.
Why CoreWeave
At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:
- Be Curious at Your Core
- Act Like an Owner
- Empower Employees
- Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
- Achieve More Together
We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!
The base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
What We Offer
The range we've posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
- Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
- A casual work environment
- A work culture focused on innovative disruption
California Applicants
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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.
Export Control Compliance
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
About the role
A Software Engineer contributes to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's cloud infrastructure, platforms, and internal tools. This role focuses on improving the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of systems that power CoreWeave's infrastructure validation and performance testing. You'll partner with fleet, product, and hardware teams to evolve our GPU performance testing platform to ensure we deliver a reliable and performant experience to our customers.
What you'll do
- Implement and maintain solutions to problems of scale for testing and validation of CoreWeave's global infrastructure.
- Develop and improve performance tests and automation workflows to expand hardware validation across the CoreWeave fleet.
- Troubleshoot and maintain Kubernetes custom controllers and operators that automate infrastructure testing.
- Adapt and extend open source tooling to enhance visibility into system metrics, performance, and health.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
What we're looking for
- IC2: ~2–5 years
- Competency in Go and/or Python software development.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes at production scale.
Nice to have
- Experience building backend services.
- Experience testing hardware at scale.
- HPC Experience.
- Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and training / inference.
Why CoreWeave
At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:
- Be Curious at Your Core
- Act Like an Owner
- Empower Employees
- Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
- Achieve More Together
We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for take off, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!
The base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $160,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
What We Offer
The range we've posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
- Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
- A casual work environment
- A work culture focused on innovative disruption
California Applicants
California Consumer Privacy Act
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.
Export Control Compliance
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
- Investment & Asset Management
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with load testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or Locust
- Proficiency in application performance monitoring platforms like Dynatrace, New Relic, or AppDynamics
- Experience tuning performance in cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong scripting or programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala for test automation
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance testing into DevOps workflows
Performance Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a performance engineer in New York?
Performance engineering is not a state-licensed profession in New York, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. From there, candidates build hands-on experience with load testing and monitoring tools, often through internships, junior QA or systems roles, or software engineering positions at New York's large financial and technology employers before specializing in performance work.
Which companies hire performance engineers in New York?
Employers hiring performance engineers in New York right now include Anthropic, Meta, and TIAA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's dense concentration of financial institutions, global media companies, and enterprise technology firms means demand for performance engineers stays consistent throughout the year.
Which New York cities have the most performance engineer jobs?
New York, Cortland, and Painted Post have the most performance engineer openings in New York. New York City dominates because its financial services, media, and technology sectors run the complex, high-traffic systems that require dedicated performance engineering, while Buffalo and White Plains generate openings through regional headquarters and enterprise operations of large employers with a lasting footprint in upstate and suburban New York.
Are there remote performance engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most technical disciplines, since performance engineering centers on analytical work, tooling, and test automation that transfers well to remote environments. About 56% of performance engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The most remote-friendly parts of the role are test scripting, monitoring configuration, and results analysis, while on-site work is more common when engineers must integrate directly with production infrastructure teams.
How can I get hired as a performance engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a QA engineer or software developer role at a New York financial services or technology company, then moving laterally once you build load testing and monitoring exposure. Large New York employers like IBM and Verizon regularly hire associate engineers and rotate them through performance-adjacent work. Building a portfolio with open-source load testing projects and earning a certification in a platform like Dynatrace or AWS strengthens a profile considerably before applying for a dedicated performance engineer title.
Where can I find and apply to performance engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to performance engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each one.
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