Performance Engineer II

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere. 
 
Who we are: 

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with datasolutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. ACV’s network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

 At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and to support this we offer: 

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance 
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation time, sick days, Company holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company 
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

This role requires an experienced engineer with a proficiency in performance testing and optimization methodologies within the Kubernetes ecosystem. You excel at taking ownership of performance challenges, proactively identifying issues, and designing and implementing automated testing and monitoring solutions to ensure optimal scalability and peak application performance.

What you will do:

• Lead performance testing efforts for complex projects.
• Develop and maintain testing tools and scripts to streamline assessments.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers to resolve performance challenges.
• Stay current with cutting-edge methodologies and tools to ensure effectiveness.

What you will need:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or proven equivalence.
• 2-4 years’ experience in software testing or related roles
• 3-5 years’ experience in performance engineering or a related field.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• In-depth knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies.
• Experience designing and executing performance tests for microservices and containerized applications.
• Proficiency in performance frameworks like k6 and/or experience with similar tools.
• Ability to analyze performance data and identify bottlenecks.
• Experience collaborating with developers and other engineers to resolve performance issues.
• Proven ability to independently manage projects and meet deadlines. #LI-RG1

Compensation: $78,000.00 - $97,000.00 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position. #