Systems Performance Engineer - Remote work | REF#297552

BairesDev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Systems Performance Engineer to optimize Linux-based infrastructure for massive scale. You will bridge high-level application demands with hardware, tuning kernels and resources for peak efficiency.

You’ll profile, trace, and tune subsystems, contribute to observability, and work with global teams to scale hardware and software. Remote, USD pay, flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Performance Engineering, or SRE.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and deep understanding of Linux kernel internals.
• Hands‑on experience with profiling and tracing tools such as eBPF, perf, and Nsight.
• Strong background in kernel parameter tuning and optimizing hardware‑level interactions.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive profiling and tracing of the Linux kernel to identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize CPU scheduling, memory management, and I/O subsystems to improve system throughput and reduce latency.
• Implement and manage advanced monitoring and observability tools to track hardware-level interactions and system health.
• Fine-tune kernel parameters and system configurations to align infrastructure performance with workload requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide data-driven insights and technical recommendations for hardware and software scaling.

Skills

Systems engineering

Performance engineering

SRE

C/C++

Linux kernel internals

Profiling tools

English proficiency

Tools

eBPF

perf

Nsight

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.

Systems Performance Engineer at BairesDev

As a Systems Performance Engineer, you will specialize in low-level optimization to ensure our Linux-based infrastructure operates at peak efficiency. You will act as the link between high-level application demands and the underlying hardware, fine-tuning the kernel and system resources to handle massive scale.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct deep-dive profiling and tracing of the Linux kernel to identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize CPU scheduling, memory management, and I/O subsystems to improve system throughput and reduce latency.
• Implement and manage advanced monitoring and observability tools to track hardware-level interactions and system health.
• Fine-tune kernel parameters and system configurations to align infrastructure performance with specific workload requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to provide data-driven insights and technical recommendations for hardware and software scaling.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Performance Engineering, or SRE.
• Proven expertise in low-level systems performance tuning for kernel, CPU, memory, and I/O.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and deep understanding of Linux kernel internals.
• Hands‑on experience with profiling and tracing tools such as eBPF, perf, and Nsight.
• Strong background in kernel parameter tuning and optimizing hardware‑level interactions.
• 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!