Performance Engineer

Description

Performance Engineer – Digital Puzzle Solver & Systems Sleuth

Are you the kind of person who sees a system hiccup and thinks, “Challenge accepted”?

Distributed Performance Engineering (DPE) is on the hunt for a curious, creative, and relentless problem solver—someone who thrives on digging deep into data, decoding complex systems, and turning chaos into clarity.

This isn’t your average engineering role. It’s part detective, part storyteller, and all about impact.

🔍 What You’ll Do

• Dive into the heart of distributed systems using packet captures, system logs, and performance data to uncover root causes and optimize performance.
• Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights for both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Predict how applications will behave across networks—and help teams make smarter, faster decisions with fact-based guidance.
• Lead Tier-4 troubleshooting efforts for high-stakes incidents, bringing calm and clarity to the storm.
  
  
  

🧠 Who You Are

• A lifelong learner who loves puzzles, patterns, and performance.
• A data whisperer who can correlate signals from multiple sources—APM tools, Netflow, packet captures, system logs—and tell the story behind the numbers.
• A natural communicator who can guide teams on high-pressure calls, write with clarity, and teach others how to troubleshoot like a pro.
  
  
  

🛠️ Your Toolbox (the more, the better!)

• Packet analysis: Wireshark, OmniPeek
• Network insight: TCP/IP, Netflow tools (LiveAction, PRTG)
• Application performance: Dynatrace, AppDynamics, DataDog
• Infrastructure monitoring: Zenoss, OpenView, Solarwinds
• Scripting: Python, PERL, PowerShell
• High-capacity capture systems: Endace, Infinistream, Viavi
• Log analysis: Splunk, ELK
• Server/container performance: Windows, Linux, Kubernetes
• If you’re energized by complexity, driven by curiosity, and love turning data into decisions—this is your playground.
  
  
  

📈Basic Qualifications

• 5 years in a technical analysis or troubleshooting role, ideally in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
• Bachelor's degree
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of business technology drivers and their impact on architecture design
• Advanced understanding of performance and monitoring
• Proficient in more than one specific infrastructure technology
• Advanced understanding of best practices and HNB policies
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Technical certifications as required, CCNP preferred.
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and ability to work both independently and in a group.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize. Self-directed and accountable
  
  
  

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Applications Accepted Through

01/12/2026

Huntington expects to accept applications through at least the date above, and may continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

70,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD Annual

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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