Remote Site Optimization Engineer

Shape the Future of Performance Engineering—From Anywhere

Are you inspired by the challenge of making digital platforms faster, more responsive, and more intelligent? As a Remote Site Optimization Engineer, you’ll lead the transformation of high-volume websites into lightning-fast, user-friendly experiences from anywhere you choose to work. Your technical insight and collaborative mindset will empower digital teams to exceed performance expectations and craft web experiences that stand out.

With an annual salary of $101,393, this opportunity values more than technical fluency—it recognizes initiative, innovation, and long-term impact. You’ll lead site performance audits, roll out intelligent enhancements, and troubleshoot proactively, helping to define and uphold standards that improve speed, stability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities: Fueling Site Optimization with Precision

Diagnose and Enhance Web Performance

Perform in-depth evaluations of client- and server-side systems to uncover slowdowns, enhance response efficiency, and elevate overall page delivery speed. Deliver tailored solutions backed by data.

Implement Smart Optimization Tactics

Design and deploy best-in-class performance strategies that incorporate caching, image compression, asynchronous loading, and CDN routing to enhance responsiveness across all devices.

Collaborate With Engineering and UX Teams

Partner with developers, product managers, and UX designers to bring optimization initiatives into project planning. Convert technical performance feedback into user-focused design improvements.

Drive Improvements in Core Web Vitals

Monitor and fine-tune key metrics, such as LCP, CLS, and FID, to meet or surpass industry benchmarks. Create performance dashboards that track real-world impact.

Build Performance Automation

Set up intelligent monitoring systems to detect latency, downtime, and anomalies. Automate reporting cycles using real-time dashboards and threshold-based alerting.

Share Knowledge and Develop Guidelines

Document scalable optimization practices and conduct internal knowledge-sharing sessions. Provide mentorship that helps teams build with performance in mind.

A Remote Culture Focused on Innovation

Work Where You Thrive

This fully remote role allows you to design your ideal workspace and routine. Results, ownership, and collaboration take precedence over geography.

Structured Yet Agile Processes

Agile sprints and performance-focused KPIs ensure measurable progress without rigidity. You’ll be empowered to prioritize impact over busywork.

Room to Explore and Experiment

In this role, you'll test new techniques, explore frameworks, and lead pilots that unlock higher efficiency, whether it’s in bundling scripts or optimizing image delivery.

Tools and Platforms in Your Toolkit

• Performance analysis tools: Lighthouse, GTmetrix, WebPageTest
• Browser auditing utilities and developer toolkits
• Observability systems: Datadog, New Relic, Sentry
• Source control and CI/CD: GitHub, Jenkins, Bitbucket
• Frontend technologies: React, Vue.js, HTML5, Web Components
• CDNs and delivery tools: Akamai, Cloudflare, Fastly
• JavaScript compilers and asset bundlers: Webpack, Babel, Rollup

Your Experience and Strengths

Must-Have Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience improving web performance in large-scale production environments
• Solid grounding in frontend technologies and web rendering workflows
• Strong command of browser optimization, data flow analysis, and page speed tools
• Prior success in reducing load times and optimizing performance across devices and bandwidth levels
• Experience working with Core Web Vitals and improving UX through data

Valuable Characteristics

• Proactive problem-solving mindset and high accountability
• Skilled at simplifying technical findings for broader audiences
• Natural collaborator with an eye for efficiency
• Adaptable and quick to navigate new platforms and tools

Impact and Strategic Contribution

You’ll shape how fast, stable, and scalable our digital platforms are, directly affecting user satisfaction and business outcomes. Your role bridges engineering precision with strategic foresight, ensuring websites that convert, retain, and outperform. You’ll improve performance from the ground up and help teams make better design and delivery decisions.

You’ll also contribute to long-term platform health, working in tandem with teams across departments to embed performance thinking into everything from development to marketing campaigns.

Career Progression and Learning

This role is a stepping stone to technical leadership. We provide:

• Paths to senior engineering and architecture roles
• Hands-on involvement in platform-wide performance programs
• Access to continuing education, performance summits, and mentoring opportunities
• Visibility across teams to influence platform direction

Whether you envision leading a performance team or pioneering site architecture standards, you’ll have the support to move in that direction.

Your Next Step Toward a High-Impact Remote Career

Are you ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible in site performance? As a Site Optimization Engineer, your work will shape user experiences in real time and leave lasting technical footprints. Join a team that values thoughtful engineering, strategic agility, and remote collaboration.

Apply today and bring your performance vision to life—wherever you are.