Staff Performance Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
129K-240K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
The Role

Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and business leaders to identify performance requirements and goals for software systems. Develop performance testing plans and execute tests to identify performance issues and measure system performance under different conditions. Analyze existing software systems to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Craft and communicate code and database bottleneck repair recommendations and analyze the effectiveness with which those recommendations have been implemented. Work with software engineering teams to incorporate performance testing and optimization into the software development lifecycle and architectural design discussions. Monitor Production systems to identify and diagnose performance issues and implement corrective actions. Evaluate third-party performance tools and services and make recommendations for their use. May telecommute from any home office throughout the U.S.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related field and 8 years of experience as a performance engineer or test engineer.

3 years of experience in:

Reviewing application architecture and developing performance test strategy for applications developed using Java, .NET, and Python. Designed and implemented scalability, stability, stress, reliability, availability, and longevity tests using industry standard tools and custom developed test tools. Creating test harnesses using HP LoadRunner VuGen in C and Java to test application performance. Conducting load, performance and feasibility testing of software systems, subsystems, networking systems and storage technologies. Designed and created scripts utilizing Web Services, Java Protocol, HTTP, or HTML in HP LoadRunner/Performance Center. Performed coding, testing, debugging and implementation of complex software applications. Performing application design, and programming in Java, Python and SQL.

OTHER:          Worksite: 11120 Four Points Drive, Austin, TX, 78726; May telecommute from any home office throughout the U.S.; 40 hours/week;

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Company’s Bonus plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. The Company maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect the Company’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-mid-max, USD):

Annual Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $239,600.00

Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.

Benefits Overview

Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually Sick leave Parental support: Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

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Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.

Benefits Overview

1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability

3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children

5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account

6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching

7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy

8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually

9. Sick leave

10. Parental support: Paid parental leave

11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors

12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options

13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.  

Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact [email protected] or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations.  NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint.

SailPoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability, life insurance, and mental health support; some plans include no‑premium HDHP options with HSA contributions. Offerings are characterized as comprehensive for a mid‑to‑large U.S. tech employer.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible or unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer time off are available. A flexible hybrid/remote policy supports time away and scheduling needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave and family medical leave are provided, with multiple accounts describing parental leave as generous. Facilities and programs such as a mother’s room and company‑sponsored family events are also highlighted.

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