Senior Performance Engineer - Remote work | REF#308680

BairesDev; United States; Remote; MXN 2,235,000 - 3,352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

USD payments

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Mentorship

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to optimize low-level systems and fine-tune the Linux kernel for massive-scale operations.

You will design performance characterization plans, develop observability tools with eBPF, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive architectural improvements and reliable deployments.

This is 100% remote, with flexible hours, competitive USD compensation, and a global, multicultural team; join us to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Performance Engineering, Systems Engineering, or low-level Linux development.
• Proven expertise in Linux kernel tuning and deep understanding of kernel internals (I/O subsystems, memory management).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and working with eBPF for observability and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive analysis of CPU, memory, and I/O subsystems to identify root causes of latency.
• Design and execute performance characterization plans for high-traffic distributed systems.
• Develop and use custom observability tools with eBPF to monitor system health in real-time.
• Optimize kernel parameters and process scheduling to maximize hardware utilization and throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide architectural recommendations based on profiling data.
• Automate the validation of performance regressions within the deployment pipeline.

Skills

Performance engineering

Systems engineering

Linux kernel tuning

C/C++ programming

eBPF observability

Tools

perf

Nsight

VTune

eBPF

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Performance Engineer at BairesDev

As a Senior Performance Engineer, you will lead the efforts to optimize low-level systems and ensure our infrastructure operates at peak efficiency. You will act as the vital link between hardware capabilities and software execution, fine-tuning the Linux kernel and subsystems to support massive-scale operations.

What You'll Do

• Conduct deep-dive analysis of CPU, memory, and I/O subsystems to identify and eliminate root causes of latency.
• Design and execute comprehensive performance characterization plans for high-traffic distributed systems.
• Develop custom observability tools using eBPF to monitor system health and performance in real-time.
• Optimize kernel parameters and process scheduling to maximize hardware utilization and throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide architectural recommendations based on detailed profiling data.
• Automate the validation of performance regressions within the deployment pipeline to ensure consistent system reliability.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Performance Engineering, Systems Engineering, or low-level Linux development.
• Proven expertise in Linux kernel tuning and deep understanding of kernel internals, including I/O subsystems and memory management.
• Proficiency in systems programming with C/C++ and working with eBPF for observability and performance monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with CPU profiling and analysis tools such as perf, Nsight, or VTune.
• Strong background in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks at scale across CPU, memory, and I/O resources.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!