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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$130K - $152K *

Drive the design and implementation of secure enterprise network systems across diverse environments. Collaborate globally to enhance operations, troubleshoot issues, and advance security initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining networking technology, developing high-performance solutions for cloud environments. Leverage your expertise to manage projects, influence teams, and drive innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $152K *

Build and enhance enterprise network systems globally, ensuring security and performance. Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot network infrastructure across diverse environ...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $240K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and security by designing AI-driven pipelines, coaching teams, and building tools that empower developers to proactively address vulnerabilities and imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $240K *

Empower your career by leading the design of AI-driven security pipelines, enhancing system reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to build tools and processes that protect and optimize ou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing site reliability for a global firm. Utilize your expertise to mentor engineers, drive initiatives for stability, and leverage AI capabilities to optimize workflows and inc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $123K *

Join a team that's designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. Drive innovation through automation and infrastructure-as-code, ensuring performance and reliability across our glob...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform cloud and security landscapes by evaluating architectures, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing DevSecOps maturity. Collaborate on modern infrastructure strategies to ensure high availa...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock significant product reliability by leading FMEA and risk analysis, conducting qualification testing, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions that meet industry...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, managing and scaling our DevOps platform. You'll ensure system resilience and efficiency while collaborating with robotics teams to enhance i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of our cloud infrastructure as a Site Reliability Engineer. Drive automation, enhance performance, and ensure security in a dynamic healthcare IT environment, empowering developer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $210K *

Take ownership of software development projects, leveraging your expertise in C/C++, Java, Python, or Go to build robust infrastructure and distributed systems while collaborating with peers to ensure...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $171K *

Champion the reliability and efficiency of production systems by driving proactive monitoring, incident response, and automation strategies across teams, ensuring optimal performance and stability of...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance SaaS platform reliability and customer experience. Leverage your technical skills in a hybrid role focused on support and Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring high ava...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $205K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing SaaS reliability and customer experience. Leverage your technical skills in a hybrid role focused on support and Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring high a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $205K *

Elevate your career by combining technical support and Site Reliability Engineering in a dynamic SaaS environment. Drive automation, enhance system reliability, and deliver exceptional customer experi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Oversee the establishment and leadership of the Site Reliability Engineering function, defining its vision and operating model while managing and coaching a skilled team to enhance production engineer...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Drive operational excellence in complex digital applications and cloud services. Lead a team to ensure high availability and performance, collaborating with engineering and product for effective softw...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $133K *

Optimize enterprise Linux environments by managing cloud infrastructure, automation, and production support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, security, and operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building and securing cloud infrastructure for national scale. Leverage your expertise in AWS and cloud security to enhance reliability and automation while mentoring engineers and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Build and lead a comprehensive Site Reliability Engineering function, ensuring 24/7 reliability across diverse infrastructures. Drive team development, establish processes, and implement robust observ...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Pioneer the deployment and automation of Elastic Observability in AWS cloud environments, enhancing operational efficiency and monitoring across distributed systems while collaborating with cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, automated cloud infrastructure on AWS GovCloud. Leverage your extensive IT expertise to lead critical transitions, mentor engineers, and communicate eff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Empower customer success by leading complex technical escalations, diagnosing issues, and building innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and drive proactive solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $215K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.