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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$190K - $334K *

Transform the cloud-native landscape by designing and implementing robust features and services. Lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and enhance platform reliability while collaborating with a tal...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud security for state agencies. You'll implement and manage security measures, ensuring robust protection while collaborating with development teams to add...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K *

Drive your career forward by managing cloud security for critical systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and remediate vulnerabilities, contributing to the success of state agenci...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud security by designing robust AWS architectures, enforcing compliance, and integrating security into DevOps workflows. Drive best practices and protect critical cloud environments through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in architecting resilient, automated production environments while driving innovation and reliability in large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $140K *

Innovate and enhance GridOS software reliability through expert integration, incident management, and system monitoring. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfacti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Champion operational excellence by leading reliability initiatives across applications, data pipelines, and services. Drive systemic improvements, enhance monitoring, and ensure seamless transitions f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $242K *

Lead the charge in designing resilient cloud infrastructure and automated pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build next-gen platform blueprints on Google Cloud, enabling seamless so...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $204K *

Elevate cloud infrastructure reliability by designing and implementing automation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor junior engineers while...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of AI-driven operations by monitoring GPU clusters, responding to incidents, and providing critical insights that enhance automation. Your expertise will shape the future of data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Drive the architecture and optimization of AI inference platforms, leading the end-to-end lifecycle from model onboarding to production deployment. Collaborate with teams to enhance AI-powered work ex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Lead the charge in advancing cloud security engineering, optimizing hybrid-cloud solutions, and enhancing secure architectures. Drive technical recommendations and improvements while collaborating wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $365K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI infrastructure by designing and building a robust Kubernetes-based platform. Lead technical initiatives while writing production software and collaborating...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$270K - $365K *

Champion the design and development of a Kubernetes-based AI infrastructure platform. Lead a hands-on engineering team to create robust systems for large-scale AI workloads, ensuring stability and per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the reliability program for our V2 and V3 aircraft, driving hands-on investigations and corrective actions across multiple engineering disciplines to enhance fleet perf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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Manage the day-to-day operations of a cloud platform, leading a team of engineers to ensure seamless production changes, operational readiness, and customer support while driving continuous improvemen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the reliability and performance of a cloud platform by collaborating with developers and engineers. This hands-on role focuses on automation, incident response, and observability to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive cloud infrastructure reliability by automating processes and enhancing performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure, scalable platforms while tackling technical challenges in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical network services, leveraging DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize tools...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by automating and optimizing systems for reliability, performance, and scalability, collaborating with engineering teams to embed best practices and foster...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of platform reliability by driving infrastructure strategy, enhancing system performance, and mentoring teams. Collaborate on innovative solutions while tackling complex challenge...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$152K - $228K *

Transform data reliability and performance as an SRE, ensuring scalable infrastructure, automation of operations, and cross-team collaboration to optimize data systems while swiftly addressing issues...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$152K - $228K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.