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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$82K - $135K *

Join us to enhance system reliability and scalability through innovative SRE practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations and ensure high-availability services, driving operati...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Transform system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excellence, ensuring high availabili...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Elevate system reliability as a Site Reliability Engineer, enhancing scalable services through DevOps and SRE practices. Collaborate with teams to automate operations, improve performance, and ensure...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as you design and operate resilient systems, enhancing reliability and automation across our platform. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive operational excellence and supp...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Transform system reliability by designing and operating scalable services, leveraging DevOps and SRE principles to enhance automation, observability, and operational excellence across platforms...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as you design and operate resilient systems, enhancing reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate operations and drive excellence in high-av...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to design and operate resilient, scalable systems, enhancing reliability and automation across platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high availability and perform...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $218K *

Champion transformative cloud technologies while ensuring gaming service reliability. Oversee production code quality and operational readiness in a collaborative environment. Drive critical feedback...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $140K *

Transform your career by enabling scalable SaaS solutions through innovative cloud architecture, collaborating with engineering teams to deliver robust infrastructure while fostering a culture of cont...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage as the essential on-site technical resource for a data center, managing day-to-day operations while collaborating with global engineering teams to ensure system reliability and operational exce...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform enterprise AI and Sitecore platforms by enhancing reliability, scalability, and performance on VMware Cloud on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, stable solution...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Platform Site Reliability Engineer, enhancing infrastructure, optimizing deployment pipelines, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security in collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $134K *

Innovate in site reliability engineering to enhance our platform's stability, performance, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive key technical initiatives to achieve excep...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $134K *

Develop and drive key reliability initiatives as a Site Reliability Engineer, collaborating with development teams to enhance system performance, automate tasks, and ensure system stability while adap...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AWS GovCloud infrastructure reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission-critical workloads are secure, scalable, and operationall...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Manage and enhance the reliability of production systems at scale, collaborating with engineering teams to improve performance, incident response, and system resilience, while driving observability an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $142K *

Champion reliability and automation as you enhance application health, streamline incident response, and collaborate across teams. Leverage your software engineering skills to build observability tool...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$178K - $205K *

Drive the development and enhancement of automation utilities while ensuring system reliability and compliance across all environments. Collaborate on upgrades and issues to optimize service delivery...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Engineer and optimize Kubernetes clusters and Linux systems while automating workflows with Go and Python. Collaborate with AI/ML teams to enhance infrastructure and ensure system resilience through m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Champion cloud reliability by designing Python-based AWS solutions and engineering tools. Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform to enhance platform reliability and automate processes across t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...

Woonsocket, RIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $260K *

Transform cloud operations by enhancing reliability and scalability. In this hands-on role, you'll lead technical initiatives, optimize performance, and ensure high availability while fostering a cult...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing a Kubernetes-based platform. You'll ensure high availability, automate processes, and collaborate with engineers to deliver reliable solution...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $125K *

Optimize system reliability by monitoring critical applications, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure seamless operations. Join a mission-driven team dedicated t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $140K *

Optimize system reliability and performance by integrating GridOS solutions, managing incidents, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high-quality deploym...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.