Performance Engineer – Jvm
| Company | X |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $127000 – $297000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Expert level Java programming skills.
- Deep understanding of JVM internals, including but not limited to memory management, garbage collectors, JIT compilers, and class loading.
- Proficiency with JVM configuration parameters and their impact on performance.
- Experience with performance profiling tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- JVM Tuning: Deep dive into JVM internals to optimize memory management, garbage collection strategies, and thread management for peak performance.
- Performance Analysis: Conduct thorough performance profiling and analysis to identify bottlenecks in Java applications running on JVM. Use tools like JProfiler, VisualVM, or custom profiling solutions.
- Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize our use of Java and JVM technologies, including upgrading JVM versions, adopting new Java features, and integrating cutting-edge JVM configurations.
- Documentation & Education: Create and maintain documentation on best practices for JVM usage. Educate and mentor other engineers on JVM tuning and Java performance techniques.
- Monitoring & Alerting: Implement monitoring solutions to track JVM performance in production environments, setting up alerts for potential performance issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with other JVM languages like Kotlin or Scala.
- Contributions to open-source JVM or Java projects.
- Familiarity with modern Java frameworks and their JVM interactions.