Performance Engineer

Who we are:

BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.

We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for:

• BigID named one of Forbes America's Best Startup Employers 2026 - ranked #15 overall and #1 in Security
• BigID named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Global InfoSec Awards
• Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies
• CRN 100 list named BigID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management and Data Protection Companies (3 years running)
• DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work for
• Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards
• 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!
• Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity

At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Who we seek:

We are looking for motivated professionals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who are passionate about system reliability and performance optimization. The ideal candidate should be able to work collaboratively while continuously monitoring system performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. A Performance Engineer in this role will focus on monitoring system metrics and proactively responding to system alerts to ensure stable, efficient, and reliable system operations

What you'll do:

• Design & Implement Performance Testing Strategies to validate and optimize system performance and scalability.
• Analyze and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across multi-tier systems, including backend services, databases and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, infrastructure, DevOps) to improve system efficiency and ensure performant data handling.
• Work with core infrastructure components like K8s, Kafka, databases etc
• Provide performance optimization recommendations and architectural advice to eliminate bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Experience tuning and analyzing performance for distributed databases like MongoDB Atlas and Elasticsearch.

What you'll bring:·

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
• 7+ years performance engineering experience across large-scale systems
• Design performance strategies and troubleshoot bottlenecks
• Hands-on with Kubernetes, Kafka, MongoDB Atlas, and Elasticsearch
• Collaborate with dev/infrastructure teams for optimization
• Experience with monitoring tools (for example, Datadog, ELK, Redash)
• Proven experience in managing large-scale distributed systems and understanding the principles of scalability and reliability
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and data
• Certifications in cloud services, networking, or systems administration - Advantage

What's in it for you!

Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.

• Equity participation - everyone shares in our success
• Hybrid work
• Team fun & company outings
• Statutory benefits and leave benefits
• Health Insurance coverage

Our Values:

We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try & Shine.

• Care - We care about our customers and each other
• Do - We do what it takes to make a positive impact
• Try- We try our best and we don't give up
• Shine- We shine and make it our mission to always stand out

We're committed to creating a culture of inclusion and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, and disability – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. Learn more about us here.

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Skills Required
Kafka, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Elk, Datadog