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# Application & Systems Performance Engineer - US Hybrid

- **Company:** Siemens AG
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,800.0 - $197,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Business Analytics Applications, Application Performance Management, Databases, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Datadog, Enterprise Software Applications, Database Optimization, Database Performance, New Relic (SaaS), Dynatrace, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=546faa9eea28691b

## About the Role

Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience diagnosing and optimizing performance in large-scale enterprise applications, including database administration, performance tuning, and automation of operational processes. Expertise in troubleshooting database performance issues, analyzing execution plans, optimizing queries and indexes, supporting replication and high-availability environments, and resolving production performance bottlenecks.

 * Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java and Python, with hands-on experience administering, tuning, and troubleshooting relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
 * Infrastructure Acumen: Solid understanding of infrastructure concepts and how applications and databases interact within distributed and enterprise-scale environments.
 * Analytical Prowess: Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills with a systematic approach to performance optimization.
 * Application Performance Management (APM): Demonstrated experience with APM tools to detect performance and threading issues commonly used in large enterprises such as Datadog, Dynatrace, New Relic, or similar.

"Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States".

## Description

Are you a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for optimizing performance and unraveling complex system behaviors? We're on the lookout for a talented individual to join our team at Siemens and play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and scalability of our very large enterprise applications. In this position, you will dive deep into the architecture and execution of our software, exploring the intersection of architecture and infrastructure, tooling, and identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks to deliver a seamless user experience for our global customers and internal stakeholders. If you thrive on challenges, possess a keen analytical mind, and love to see applications run at their peak within an innovative, industry-leading environment like Siemens, we'd love to hear from you!, * Performance Analysis: Analyze and understand the resource consumption and performance characteristics of applications and underlying database systems.

 * Bottleneck Identification: Investigate and pinpoint performance bottlenecks related to system-level, database interactions, infrastructure resources, modern CI/CD pipeline processes within our complex software ecosystem.
 * Problem Solving & Debugging: Proactively diagnose and debug complex performance issues, implementing effective solutions to optimize application efficiency and reliability for Siemens' products and services.
 * Application Analysis & Maintenance: Apply strong expertise in database administration, database performance tuning, and application operations to maintain reliable, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
 * Monitoring & Telemetry: Utilize monitoring and telemetry tools to gather insights, track performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement.

Impact You'll Make:

By meticulously identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks and team solution management, you will directly contribute to freeing up valuable computational resources. This optimization will not only enhance the user experience for our diverse customer base but also lead to significant savings in operational costs, reduce infrastructure strain, and accelerate development cycles, ultimately driving greater efficiency and innovation across the company.