Remote Web Performance Optimization Engineer

Drive Speed. Elevate Experience. Work From Anywhere.

Are you passionate about making the web lightning-fast and ultra-efficient? Do you thrive in a fully remote setting where your analytical skills and coding expertise directly influence digital performance? This position empowers you to lead and shape the strategy behind web speed optimization, crafting seamless, high-performance websites that delight users globally. With an annual salary of $125,019, you won’t just be working on websites—you’ll be shaping user experiences that matter.

What You’ll Own

As a Remote Web Performance Optimization Engineer, your mission is to enhance site speed, improve load times, and reduce latency across digital assets. You'll focus on efficient delivery, optimized scripts, and scalable infrastructure while collaborating with frontend, backend, and DevOps teams.

• Analyze and optimize page load times and web application performance across multiple platforms.
• Implement lazy loading, asynchronous scripts, and code splitting to achieve high-performance web delivery.
• Perform detailed audits using tools like Lighthouse, WebPageTest, and Chrome DevTools.
• Reduce render-blocking resources and enhance Core Web Vitals scores
• Streamline third-party scripts and prioritize critical path rendering
• Monitor performance regressions and provide actionable insights in real time
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to balance aesthetics with speed
• Build scalable, high-performance solutions within cloud-based environments

Your Environment

Work from wherever you are most productive. In this remote-first role, your workplace adapts to you. You’ll operate in a fast-moving digital team that prizes speed, technical rigor, and seamless delivery.

• Asynchronous collaboration using Slack, Notion, and Zoom
• Regular virtual stand-ups to align on sprint goals
• Autonomy to define your working hours, deliverables, and flow
• A lean development cycle that rewards speed and clarity

Technology You’ll Use

You’ll be equipped with cutting-edge tools and environments designed for performance engineering at scale. Our technology stack supports your focus on measurable, optimized output.

• Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools, GTmetrix, and WebPageTest for audit insights
• Vercel, Netlify, and AWS CloudFront for edge delivery and CDN optimization
• JavaScript (Vanilla and Frameworks), CSS/SCSS, and HTML5 for performance-focused implementation
• Real User Monitoring (RUM) tools like New Relic or SpeedCurve for long-term tracking
• Git for version control in a continuous delivery pipeline

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who sees performance optimization not just as a metric, but as a mindset. You understand how speed, responsiveness, and structure impact user satisfaction and search visibility. If you’re results-driven and passionate about web speed, you’ll thrive here.

• 3+ years in web performance engineering or frontend optimization roles
• Strong experience with optimizing Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals scores
• Ability to write clean, minimal, and modular JavaScript and CSS
• Familiarity with server-side rendering, static site generation, and edge computing
• Experience integrating and optimizing third-party tools without bloating performance
• Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort debugging across browsers and devices
• Effective communicator, able to break down complex performance data into clear strategies

Why This Role Matters

Users judge websites in milliseconds. You’ll be the reason they stay. Your work ensures that users worldwide can interact with pages that feel seamless, smooth, and frustration-free. You’ll directly shape SEO performance, engagement rates, and digital credibility.

• Elevate usability through faster interactions.
• Empower global teams with faster build and delivery cycles
• Boost search rankings by improving technical SEO through speed metrics
• Help ensure accessibility by building inclusive, responsive experiences

What You’ll Gain

This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to specialize in an in-demand niche that powers high-performance digital ecosystems. You’ll have the autonomy to shape technical direction while expanding your impact across diverse digital platforms.

• Competitive salary of $125,019 annually
• Fully remote work flexibility
• Opportunities for upskilling through courses, conferences, and mentorship
• Collaborative team culture that respects deep focus and clean execution
• A resume-defining role at the intersection of speed, usability, and digital quality

Ready to Optimize the Future?

If you’re a performance-focused engineer who believes speed drives satisfaction, we want you on our team. Please take the next step in your remote engineering career and apply now to help us build a faster, smoother, and more efficient web.

Apply today and bring world-class performance to every click.