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Zoom · 9 hours ago

Principal Performance Engineer

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$172K/yr - $376K/yr

10+ years exp

Zoom is seeking a highly experienced and impactful Principal Performance Engineer to join our DevOps/SRE team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the optimization of backend service performance across Zoom's expansive platform while collaborating closely with development teams.

CollaborationInformation TechnologyMessagingSaaSVideo Conferencing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leading the performance optimization efforts for critical backend services, collaborating directly with development teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks

Designing, developing, and executing comprehensive load testing strategies to simulate real-world usage patterns and uncover performance limitations

Conducting deep-dive CPU profiling and memory analysis to pinpoint inefficiencies within application code and underlying systems

Providing expert guidance on SQL query optimization, database schema design, and efficient data access patterns

Evaluating and recommending appropriate technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns to enhance system performance and scalability

Performing advanced data analysis on performance metrics, logs, and traces to identify trends, predict issues, and inform optimization strategies

Mentoring and guide other engineers on best practices for performance engineering, profiling, and optimization

Developing and implementing tools and processes to automate performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting. Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in performance engineering, SRE, and distributed systems

Qualification

Performance engineeringSQL query optimizationCPU profilingMemory analysisDistributed systemsMicroservices architecturesCloud-native environmentsData analysisCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

10+ years of experience in performance engineering, SRE, or a related field, with a dedicated focus on backend service optimization

Guide understanding of CPU profiling, memory profiling, and other performance diagnostic techniques. Has the ability to select and recommend appropriate technologies and solutions to address performance challenges

Exhibit experience with relational databases and significant expertise in SQL query optimization and database performance tuning

Apply understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud-native environments. Clear understanding of one major programming language (e.g., Java, Go, Python, C++) with a deep understanding of its performance characteristics

Demonstrate data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex performance data and translate findings into actionable insights

Establish a proactive approach to identifying and resolving performance issues. Great communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways.