IBM Careers: System Performance Analyst – Power Systems (On‑Site) in Bangalore
Lead IBM’s Power Systems Performance Engineering
Position Title: System Performance Analyst
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Company: IBM India Private Limited
Employment Type: Regular, Full‑Time
Work Arrangement: On‑site
Department: Power Systems | Infrastructure & Technology
Shift: General Daytime
Job ID: 26281
Why This Role Matters
IBM is at the forefront of reimagining enterprise infrastructure using cognitive computing, and Power Systems play a pivotal role in delivering AI, hybrid cloud, and data‑intensive solutions. As a System Performance Analyst, you will ensure the high performance and reliability of these systems—a critical factor in building the foundation for enterprise applications and advanced workloads like SAP HANA, AI inference, and cloud virtualization.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned performance engineer with more than a decade of IT expertise, including at least three years in performance analysis and tuning. You possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and system architecture—and you thrive on solving complex performance puzzles.
What You’ll Do
As part of the Power Systems Performance Engineering team, you will:
1. Performance Testing & Analysis
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Execute performance testing across IBM Power Systems with Linux OS.
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Analyze workloads spanning processor cores, virtual machines, compilers, libraries, and application layers.
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Set up performance test environments using PowerVM, enabling virtualization-based benchmarking.
2. Workload Optimization
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Tune SAP HANA and other memory-intensive workloads.
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Identify performance bottlenecks at processor, storage, virtualization, or OS levels, and recommend optimizations.
3. Tooling & Automation
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Use tools like vmstat, netstat, iostat, nmon, topas, top, and custom scripts for monitoring.
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Build automation frameworks, test cases, and result‑analysis pipelines to streamline performance assessments.
4. System & Application Tuning
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Provide tuning solutions across hardware and software—kernel settings, compiler flags, virtualization parameters, or application-level code optimizations.
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Interact with hardware, firmware, and software teams to refine system bring-up and meet performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities Breakdown
| Focus Area | Activities |
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| Performance Benchmarking | Design and run performance assessments for PowerVM features and server layers. |
| System Health Monitoring | Use system tools and logs to monitor system and I/O performance continuously. |
| Capacity Optimization | Suggest architectural and configuration modifications to enhance system throughput. |
| Client Problem Resolution | Address and resolve system-level performance issues for on-site clients. |
| Cross-Team Collaboration | Work alongside hardware and software engineering teams to deliver performant systems. |
| Automation & Reporting | Automate performance data collection and reporting to standardize across environments. |
| Knowledge Sharing | Prepare internal documents, conduct workshops, and share best practices. |
Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
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Experience: Over 10 years total IT experience with a minimum of 3+ years in performance analysis or similar roles.
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Technical Proficiency:
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Performance tools: vmstat, iostat, nmon, topas, etc.
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Virtualization (PowerVM) and virtualization monitoring tools.
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Linux OS internals and performance tuning techniques.
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Monitoring and performance analysis of SAP HANA and relational databases.
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Scripting: use of Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
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Soft Skills: Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving capability, and excellent communication/presentation skills.
Preferred Experience
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Programming knowledge in C/C++ or Python to code and analyze application performance.
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Designing test automation frameworks to streamline performance validation.
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Operating system architecture: CPU scheduling, memory management, interrupts.
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Virtualization depth: In-depth knowledge of PowerVM or similar hypervisor technologies.
Why Join IBM’s Power Systems Team?
1. Industry-Leading Infrastructure
You’ll work with cutting-edge Power Systems that underpin mission-critical enterprise and hybrid cloud workloads around the globe.
2. Access to Innovation
Join a development cycle that pushes the frontier in cognitive computing, AI infrastructure, and enterprise cloud architecture.
3. Career Development
IBM offers extensive training platforms, certification tracks, and international collaboration opportunities with experts and R&D teams.
4. Collaborative Environment
Work closely with cross-functional teams in hardware engineering, firmware development, and enterprise applications—bringing a holistic view of system performance engineering.
Your Life @ IBM
IBMer Culture: A workplace that fosters curiosity, experimentation, and openness.
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Learning & Growth: Continuous skill-building through IBM’s extensive talent development frameworks.
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Trust & Accountability: Autonomy in innovation while working alongside committed mentors and peers.
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Diversity & Inclusion: A vibrant, respectful environment where everyone’s voice is heard.
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Workplace Relevance: Directly build solutions that power global enterprises in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government.
About IBM Systems
IBM Systems is reimagining infrastructure—adding cognitive and context-aware capabilities to traditional hardware. Our systems are at the heart of AI-powered enterprises, and as a Performance Analyst, you’ll ensure they run faster, smarter, and more efficiently.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
IBM India Private Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals across gender, ethnicity, disability status, religion, or nationality. Diversity fuels innovation, and we are committed to inclusive hiring and career development practices.
How to Apply
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Tailor Your Resume: Highlight system performance roles, tools used (nmon, vmstat, iostat), virtualization projects, SAP HANA engine work, and scripting skills.
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One Application Rule: IBM recommends applying to no more than 3 roles per year for optimal candidate experience.
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Engage Your Network: Connect with IBM talent on LinkedIn to showcase your interest.
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Prepare for Interviews: Expect scenario-based questions, hands-on performance evaluation exercises, and system troubleshooting demonstrations.
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Follow Up: After application, stay engaged and ask for feedback to strengthen your candidacy.
Final Word: Elevate Systems Performance with IBM
If you’re an experienced systems professional passionate about performance tuning, virtualization architecture, and critical cloud workloads, this is your platform. Help us optimize the infrastructure that powers today’s enterprise-grade AI, hybrid cloud, and data innovations.
🔍 Apply now to join IBM’s Power Systems Performance Engineering team in Bangalore—and be the catalyst that makes systems stronger, smarter, and more efficient.