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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$120K - $165K *

Shape the future of data analytics by designing and building scalable cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform reliability and usability while automating processes and improving dev...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data analytics by designing and building a robust cloud data platform. Collaborate on innovative solutions, enhance platform capabilities, and drive automation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $162K *

Grow your career with us by ensuring the reliability and security of cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement innovative solutions across AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI, while p...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $258K *

Elevate security by safeguarding Kubernetes environments, identifying risks, and implementing robust defenses. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform safety and streamline security tooling for sca...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Elevate platform security by identifying risks in Kubernetes environments. Design and implement robust defenses, ensuring safe operations at scale while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Join a dynamic team to secure Kubernetes environments, identifying risks and implementing robust defenses. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform security and drive impactful solutions that prot...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Advance platform security by identifying risks in Kubernetes environments, designing robust defenses, and collaborating with teams to implement effective solutions that enhance safety and resilience a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

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Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Drive innovation by architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for access security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise capabilities, ensuring scalable and secur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining global network delivery through innovative deployment and operations. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to build reliable, scalable networks that connect millions of...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $200K *

Transform AI infrastructure by managing DevOps processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring seamless deployment of AI models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and maintai...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Transform AI infrastructure by providing embedded operations support, designing robust cloud solutions, and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processe...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud security controls, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Mentor engineers, influence best practices, and drive technical standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud security solutions. Collaborate across teams to elevate engineering standards, mentor peers, and drive technical direction while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and deploy observability platforms on cloud services, utilizing Infrastructure as Code and best DevOps practices to enhance monitoring capabilities across crucial applic...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by deploying advanced observability solutions using DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance monitoring across public and private cloud platf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead and elevate cybersecurity detection and response efforts, establishing robust strategies for monitoring and incident resolution while mentoring a high-performing team that integrates security nat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise AI deployments by designing, building, and enhancing systems that drive significant business results while fostering strong partnerships with customers and engineering teams...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Optimize the daily operation of production trading systems, focusing on monitoring, incident response, and system performance across Linux environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance resilience an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise Microsoft 365 cloud services by architecting, engineering, and supporting advanced SharePoint Online solutions, information governance, and business process automation while colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $326K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing engineering team to shape LinkedIn's foundational compute infrastructure, driving innovation and excellence in large-scale systems and cloud-native technologies for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Unlock innovation by developing cloud-native applications and tools that enhance RDT&E efforts for national security. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality software solutions in a hyb...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   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.