Cloud Site Reliability Engineer Jobs

Discover Cloud Site Reliability Engineer opportunities that combine software engineering with cloud operations to keep critical services dependable, scalable, and secure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that match their technical expertise and career goals.

What Cloud Site Reliability Engineers Do

Cloud Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) design, build, and operate resilient systems across cloud environments. They automate infrastructure and operational tasks, improve service availability, monitor performance, and help teams respond effectively to incidents. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

Common Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain reliable cloud infrastructure and deployment platforms.
  • Automate provisioning, configuration, testing, and recovery processes.
  • Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies using observability tools.
  • Define and track service-level indicators, objectives, and error budgets.
  • Lead or support incident response, root-cause analysis, and post-incident improvements.
  • Partner with software, security, and platform teams to improve system performance and resilience.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with cloud platforms, Linux, networking, scripting or programming, infrastructure as code, containers, and orchestration systems such as Kubernetes. Familiarity with CI/CD, distributed systems, observability, incident management, and security practices can also be valuable. Strong communication and problem-solving skills help SREs work effectively across engineering teams.

Explore Cloud SRE Career Opportunities

Cloud SRE titles and expectations vary by company and seniority. Related searches may include Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Production Engineer. Browse Ladders to explore vetted roles paying $100,000 or more and find a position aligned with your experience.

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$124K - $187K *

Transform operational excellence as a Site Reliability Engineer II, ensuring 24/7 platform availability and security across hybrid environments. Leverage your expertise in monitoring, incident respons...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure for a leading financial data provider. You'll manage AWS environments, automate workflows, and enhance security, ensuring reliability and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading design and optimization efforts, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and cost efficiency while mentori...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $200K *

Elevate customer platforms by leveraging technical expertise to ensure seamless deployment, high availability, and operational excellence of Ateme products across critical production environments and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Transform cloud capabilities by developing secure, scalable platforms and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish architecture, automate processes, and explore new technologies...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading high-impact projects and guiding a distributed team of engineers. Drive innovation in large-scale software solutions while ensuring alignment across teams to achieve pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build and operate cloud infrastructure for autonomous driving. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable, efficient environments, applying best practices in DataOps and MLOps...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to enhance the operational health of AI provider endpoints. You'll ensure fast, reliable routing and proactive problem detection, contributing to a seamless experience for our customers...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $230K *

Drive operational excellence by shaping enterprise-wide SRE strategies, enhancing reliability, and fostering a culture of security and resilience across digital platforms. Collaborate with leaders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $174K *

Champion system reliability and performance across production environments by leading incident responses, enhancing operational quality, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure high avail...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$114K - $195K *

Lead critical infrastructure initiatives, architect scalable solutions, and drive innovation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance reliability and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $180K *

Transform the multi-cloud ecosystem by architecting and operating secure infrastructures, mentoring teams, and optimizing deployment pipelines to enhance global application performance and governance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $150K *

Shape the future of our production systems by ensuring stability, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes and automate tasks, delivering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation by developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance technology solutions that empower users globally, while tackling complex ch...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Elevate platform reliability by designing and evolving cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and automating the operation of a multi-region SaaS platform, enhancing reliability, scalability, and performance across diverse cloud environments, ensuring seamless API...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $275K *

Empower teams by designing and maintaining scalable infrastructure services that enhance application delivery. Focus on creating reusable solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring reliability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $160K *

Drive reliability improvements for datacenter infrastructure, focusing on risk assessment, root cause analysis, and vendor collaboration to enhance availability and performance for AWS customers in a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$127K - $184K *

Unlock potential by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative cloud solutions. Engage with customers to address technical challenges, drive business growth, and architect comprehensive strateg...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $204K *

Drive reliability improvements by leading complex investigations and cross-functional teams. Collaborate with engineering disciplines to resolve systemic machine issues, ensuring durable solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $222K *

Unlock potential by enhancing digital infrastructure reliability and resilience. Automate processes, manage incidents, and leverage programming expertise to drive operational efficiency and system per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$107K - $222K *

Shape the future of digital infrastructure by enhancing system reliability and automating processes. Collaborate on incident management and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-performing syste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$174K - $252K *

Lead the charge in building robust infrastructure for cloud solutions, collaborating with teams to deliver critical services for diverse customers, and ensuring high-quality software development and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

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Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Site Reliability Engineer do?question toggle

    A Cloud Site Reliability Engineer applies software engineering and automation to operate dependable cloud-based services. The work often includes infrastructure management, monitoring, incident response, performance improvements, and reliability planning.

  • What skills are commonly required for Cloud SRE jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; Linux and networking; scripting or programming; infrastructure as code; containers and Kubernetes; CI/CD; and monitoring and observability. Requirements vary by employer and role.

  • What is the difference between a Cloud SRE and a DevOps Engineer?question toggle

    The roles overlap in automation, cloud operations, and delivery practices. SRE positions typically emphasize measurable service reliability, incident management, and reducing operational toil, while DevOps roles may focus more broadly on collaboration and software delivery workflows.

  • Are Cloud Site Reliability Engineer jobs available for $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Cloud Site Reliability Engineer opportunities. Compensation and eligibility depend on the specific role and employer.

  • What job titles are related to Cloud Site Reliability Engineer?question toggle

    Related titles include Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Reliability Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Production Engineer.