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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$145K - $175K *

Transform operations by leading a team of Site Reliability Engineers to enhance observability, scalability, and reliability of cloud and on-prem solutions through automation and best practices in a co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $160K *

Engineer robust systems to maximize uptime and performance, driving automation and innovative solutions while collaborating across teams to enhance platform reliability and efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $368K *

Champion operational excellence by managing GPU resources and enhancing machine learning systems. Drive stability and efficiency across clusters while supporting large-model development and deployment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $387K *

Manage and optimize machine learning systems, ensuring stability and efficiency across GPU resources while supporting large-model development and deployment in a collaborative environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $300K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our core data services. Collaborate in a distributed environment to manage production systems, automate processes, and enhance monitoring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$162K - $316K *

Join our team to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our core data services. You will engineer robust systems, handle incident responses, and automate tasks to optimize production excellence in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$142K - $167K *

Transform AI infrastructure by designing and operating scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $165K *

Advance the reliability and scalability of production services by applying software and systems engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational health and drive continuous impro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $198K *

Transform the reliability of production services by leveraging software and systems engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational health, scalability, and performance througho...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $183K *

Advance cloud solutions by designing scalable architectures and optimizing applications. Collaborate with clients to meet their technical needs while ensuring adherence to best practices and driving s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform campus reliability by leading incident response, designing monitoring systems, and driving cross-functional projects. Leverage your expertise in power, compute, and cooling to enhance operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance campus reliability by leading incident response, designing monitoring systems, and driving cross-functional projects. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance across power, compu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of incident management by migrating from Moogsoft to PagerDuty. Redesign workflows, integrate monitoring tools, and ensure seamless production monitoring with zero downtime whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $127K *

Contribute to system reliability as a Site Reliability Engineer. Collaborate with DevOps team using AWS, Kubernetes, and Datadog to optimize monitoring and incident response, enhancing infrastructure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $215K *

Drive reliability and scalability across distributed systems by collaborating with engineering teams to enhance architecture, implement foundational libraries, and lead initiatives that ensure service...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Shape the future of cloud-native cybersecurity by driving reliability and scalability initiatives across product engineering teams, enhancing foundational libraries and services that empower our missi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Empower your career by driving reliability and scalability in cloud-native systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance foundational services and tools, ensuring robust performance and resil...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Transform reliability outcomes at scale by developing foundational libraries and services. Collaborate with product teams to enhance system architecture and drive automation, ensuring robust performan...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining reliability in cloud-native cybersecurity. As a Principal SRE, you'll drive architectural improvements and enhance service resiliency across our platform, impacting globa...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and scalability by architecting foundational services and libraries. Collaborate with product teams to drive impactful engineering solutions that protec...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building resilient cloud-native systems, collaborating across teams to enhance service reliability and scalability while eliminating failure points through hands-on engineering and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Transform the reliability landscape by engineering robust systems and architecting foundational services that empower multiple product teams, ensuring seamless scaling and outstanding performance for...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Tackle the challenges in cloud-native cybersecurity as a Principal SRE. Lead initiatives to enhance service reliability and scalability, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and optimize c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our SaaS infrastructure by re-engineering core products for global scalability, optimizing routing latency, and enhancing monitoring systems. Collaborate with engineers to tackle operational c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize our multi-cloud data platform by ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with internal teams to support big data technologies and enhance customer success through effective incident...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.