Senior Level Performance Engineer Jobs
Senior level performance engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of system reliability, scalability strategy, and the cross-functional initiatives that keep critical infrastructure performing under pressure. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Science & Research, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm hiring at this level now.
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Are you highly detailed and skilled at developing creative solutions? Do you love controlling even the smallest details to craft highly organized structures? Do you enjoy building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? In this role, you will work with a team to provide power and performance data on shipping Wi-Fi/“WLAN” and BT combo solutions and inform future direction. This work is a vital component of the quality and efficiency of Apple’s future products.
Join this group, and you’ll have a direct impact on the technology that shapes Apple’s customer experiences. Together, our work will be the reason millions of customers feel they can trust their devices every single day!
Description
Apple’s Platform Architecture group is looking for a motivated engineer with a strong background in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth measurements and analysis. We are seeking a team member who is self-driven with initiative and passion for Wi-Fi connectivity on consumer devices.
Responsibilities
- Operate industry standard and in-house wireless test equipment.
- Gather Wi-Fi power timelines using our in-house DAQ.
- Work in a lab environment with other wireless power/performance engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience operating wireless test equipment such as Octoscope/Spirent or Keysight Wi-Fi UXM.
- Experience gathering power time series traces for Wi-Fi power dashboards, common Wi-Fi power and/or radio performance use cases (scan, transmit, receive, RvR).
- Experience with modern smartphone and laptop/portable wireless architecture, from AP to Antenna, for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC.
- Experience with black box testing on consumer samples.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Experience with modern standards including 802.11a/b/g/n/ax/be, BT Classic, BT LE, GNSS, LTE, 5G NR.
- Strong passion for fast connectivity, Wi-Fi speed and coverage, and consumer electronics.
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi baseband marketplace, market players, discrete vs integrated markets, and trends.
- Understanding of foundational RF concepts which drive Wi-Fi and BT power in the real world on live networks and devices.
- Proficiency in a data processing language/library such as Python3, Pandas, Scipy, Numpy, Matplotlib, Matlab or similar, and basic scripting (Bash).
- Common end user benchmarking applications and tools (iPerf3, IxChariot, Keysight TestApp, etc).
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Are you highly detailed and skilled at developing creative solutions? Do you love controlling even the smallest details to craft highly organized structures? Do you enjoy building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? In this role, you will work with a team to provide power and performance data on shipping Wi-Fi/“WLAN” and BT combo solutions and inform future direction. This work is a vital component of the quality and efficiency of Apple’s future products.
Join this group, and you’ll have a direct impact on the technology that shapes Apple’s customer experiences. Together, our work will be the reason millions of customers feel they can trust their devices every single day!
Description
Apple’s Platform Architecture group is looking for a motivated engineer with a strong background in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth measurements and analysis. We are seeking a team member who is self-driven with initiative and passion for Wi-Fi connectivity on consumer devices.
Responsibilities
- Operate industry standard and in-house wireless test equipment.
- Gather Wi-Fi power timelines using our in-house DAQ.
- Work in a lab environment with other wireless power/performance engineers.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience operating wireless test equipment such as Octoscope/Spirent or Keysight Wi-Fi UXM.
- Experience gathering power time series traces for Wi-Fi power dashboards, common Wi-Fi power and/or radio performance use cases (scan, transmit, receive, RvR).
- Experience with modern smartphone and laptop/portable wireless architecture, from AP to Antenna, for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC.
- Experience with black box testing on consumer samples.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Experience with modern standards including 802.11a/b/g/n/ax/be, BT Classic, BT LE, GNSS, LTE, 5G NR.
- Strong passion for fast connectivity, Wi-Fi speed and coverage, and consumer electronics.
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi baseband marketplace, market players, discrete vs integrated markets, and trends.
- Understanding of foundational RF concepts which drive Wi-Fi and BT power in the real world on live networks and devices.
- Proficiency in a data processing language/library such as Python3, Pandas, Scipy, Numpy, Matplotlib, Matlab or similar, and basic scripting (Bash).
- Common end user benchmarking applications and tools (iPerf3, IxChariot, Keysight TestApp, etc).
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Senior Level Performance Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level performance engineer job?
At the senior level, employers look beyond hands-on tuning skills. They want engineers who have owned performance outcomes end-to-end, led load testing strategies across distributed systems, and influenced architectural decisions. A strong candidate can point to measurable improvements in latency, throughput, or reliability at scale, and can speak to how they mentored junior engineers or aligned stakeholders around performance standards.
Which companies hire senior level performance engineers?
Companies hiring senior level performance engineers right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large technology platforms, financial services firms, and enterprise software companies where system performance is directly tied to revenue and user experience.
Are there remote senior level performance engineer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 27% of senior level performance engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations have structured engineering teams around distributed work. On-site roles do exist, particularly at companies with regulated infrastructure or dedicated performance labs.
What makes a performance engineer role senior level?
Senior level performance engineer roles carry full ownership of performance strategy, not just execution. That means defining testing frameworks, setting benchmarks, and driving architecture reviews rather than running predefined test plans. Senior engineers are also expected to mentor peers, communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders, and make independent decisions about tooling, methodology, and trade-offs under competing constraints.
Which industries hire the most senior level performance engineers?
Senior Level performance engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand at the senior level because their systems handle high transaction volumes, strict latency requirements, or compliance-driven uptime standards that require dedicated, experienced performance engineering leadership.