ph3bPerformance Engineer - Open Source, based in Italy /b /h3pThis role is designed for an exceptional engineer focused on improving software performance, correctness, scalability, and efficiency across the technology stack.br/You will work across open source systems ranging from low-level infrastructure and kernels to runtimes, databases, applications, and web technologies.br/The position combines deep technical investigation with hands-on engineering, allowing you to identify bottlenecks and develop meaningful performance improvements.br/You will contribute to shared tooling, measurement frameworks, dashboards, test harnesses, and analytical capabilities that raise engineering standards across teams.br/Beyond individual technical contributions, you will help build a strong performance culture through mentorship, training, technical leadership, and knowledge sharing.br/The role offers exposure to diverse architectures, CPUs, cloud platforms, and software environments while collaborating with engineers and communities around the world.br/It is particularly suited to a rigorous, curious engineer who enjoys solving complex systems problems and using data-driven insights to improve both performance and correctness. /ph3bAccountabilities: /b /h3ulliDrive software performance, scalability, efficiency, and correctness within a specific engineering project. /liliAnalyze systems and code across the stack to identify performance bottlenecks, scalability limitations, and opportunities for optimization. /liliCollaborate with engineering teams and open source communities globally to investigate and resolve complex technical challenges. /liliDevelop and contribute to shared tools and infrastructure for performance measurement, profiling, analysis, benchmarking, and reporting. /liliStrengthen testing capabilities, test harnesses, and engineering pipelines to make previously difficult-to-measure system behaviors observable and verifiable. /liliEstablish and promote effective performance engineering practices, measurement frameworks, and analytical approaches. /liliTeach, train, mentor, and develop colleagues to strengthen performance-focused engineering skills and culture.



/liliSolve technical problems directly while also influencing teams through technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and skills development. /liliReview code and technical designs with a focus on performance, efficiency, scalability, and correctness. /liliContribute to performance optimization across different hardware architectures, CPUs, cloud environments, runtimes, and system components. /liliShare insights, tools, and best practices that can improve performance engineering across a broader range of products and engineering teams. /li /ulh3bRequirements: /b /h3ulliExceptional academic track record at both high school and university level. /liliUndergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable technical discipline. /liliDemonstrable personal initiatives or professional experience focused on improving software performance, efficiency, scalability, or correctness. /liliStrong experience with Linux, with Debian or Ubuntu experience preferred. /liliAbility to understand complex systems deeply and investigate performance across multiple layers of the technology stack. /liliProfessional written and spoken English with strong presentation and communication skills. /liliConfidence to respectfully challenge ideas, exchange feedback, and communicate technical perspectives openly. /liliProven ability to deliver outstanding results and take ownership of challenging engineering problems. /liliLeadership mindset with a commitment to mentoring colleagues and developing technical skills within a team. /liliStrong passion for technology, demonstrated through personal projects, open source contributions, or other initiatives. /liliExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and self-motivation.



/liliResults-oriented approach with a strong personal drive to meet commitments and continuously improve. /liliComfortable working effectively within multicultural, multinational, globally distributed teams. /liliAbility to travel internationally twice per year for company events lasting up to two weeks. /li /ulh3bNice-to-have technical expertise includes: /b /h3ulliLow-level CPU architecture and assembly language, including caches, registers, vectorization, and memory behavior. /liliKernel performance, including scheduling, context switching, and hardware acceleration. /liliDistributed systems performance, tracing, and debugging. /liliCompiler-level optimization, including profile-guided optimization, inlining, and assembly analysis. /liliRuntime performance across technologies such as Golang, Python, JVM, and Node.js. /liliDatabase performance evaluation involving query plans, indexing, data modeling, tracing, and monitoring. /liliWeb browser and web application performance, including JavaScript, web frameworks, tracing, and CSS. /liliPerformance measurement and profiling tools such as eBPF, D-Trace, and flamegraphs. /liliBenchmarking tools such as the Phoronix Test Suite. /liliTest harness development using C, C++, Rust, Python, Golang, Node.js, or JavaScript. /li /ulh3bBenefits: /b /h3ulliPerformance-driven annual premio or commission in addition to base compensation. /liliCompensation reviewed based on geographical location, experience, and performance. /liliAnnual compensation review with more frequent reviews where appropriate for graduates and associates. /liliFully distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints. /liliUSD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget. /liliRecognition and performance rewards. /liliAnnual holiday leave. /liliMaternity and paternity leave. /liliEmployee Assistance Programme. /liliOpportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues from around the world. /liliPriority Pass access and travel upgrades for eligible long-haul company events. /liliOpportunity to work across a broad open source technology stack and collaborate with globally distributed engineering teams. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Performance Engineer - Open Source (Italia)
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📍 Italia