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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$136K - $194K *

Empower progress by designing, automating, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure. Drive reliability and efficiency across Microsoft Azure and GCP environments while enhancing collaboration and i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $194K *

Join a team that designs and maintains secure cloud infrastructure, emphasizes automation and reliability, and transforms scalable solutions in Azure and GCP environments while adhering to federal com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $209K *

Drive your career with innovative infrastructure design and service architecture. Collaborate with development teams to ensure reliability and scalability while optimizing operations and enhancing aut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Champion the reliability of systems as a Principal Site Reliability Engineer by enhancing infrastructure, automating processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to develop resilient services. Driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $155K *

Empower the reliability of a cutting-edge NaaS platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve observability, incident management, and automation. Drive impactful changes that enhance cus...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD processes. Drive the implementation of SRE best practices across Azure environments, enhancing service reliability and automation while col...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving cloud innovation by designing and maintaining secure, scalable environments for enterprise applications, integrating AI capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal cy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline solutions to enhance automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliable application performance while imp...

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate processes and optimize performance while maintaining robust s...

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

$126K - $213K *

Engage with us to design, build, and maintain cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. You'll enhance our Kubernetes platform, drive GitOps practices, and empower developers through automation and infrastru...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate reliability practices across engineering by architecting SLO frameworks, driving progressive delivery, and ensuring production readiness. Collaborate with teams to transform complex needs into...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling reliability practices across product engineering, architecting SLO frameworks and promoting progressive delivery to ensure safe, high-velocity deployments while transforming...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Innovate your skills as a Cloud Reliability Engineer, enhancing cloud systems through automation and integration. Leverage your expertise in configuration management, containerization, and scripting t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Empower reliability through proactive problem-solving and system-building across our complex sensor platform, ensuring operational excellence in both cloud and edge environments through robust strateg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$207K - $300K *

Unlock the potential of large-scale systems by combining software and systems engineering to enhance reliability, performance, and automation in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join us to enhance cloud security across diverse business units, ensuring secure cloud infrastructure and integrated solutions. Collaborate with technologists to define standards, implement controls...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing infrastructure reliability and performance. Collaborate with experts in DevOps, automation, and cloud technologies to drive innovat...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance the reliability and performance of production environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate operations, diagnose complex incidents, and drive con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing escalated engineering support and maintaining production servers. Collaborate with development teams to ensure service reliability and enhance operational efficiency in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as a Site Reliability Engineer, providing critical support for core software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and performance while managing pro...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Shape your career as a Site Reliability Engineer, providing critical support for core software applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and automate processes, ensuring optim...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Join us to enhance the reliability and performance of critical applications. Lead teams in shaping the reliability roadmap, implementing automation, and establishing sustainable practices for cloud pl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join us to enhance the reliability and performance of critical applications. Lead teams in shaping operational practices and automation for cloud platforms, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance th...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing cloud infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and scalability while automating processes for seamless o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.