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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$100K - $130K *

Engage with us to enhance platform reliability as you troubleshoot and resolve issues across our AdTech stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, own investigations, and drive improvements to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead high-performing engineering groups, driving collaboration and innovation in cloud-native security. Shape strategic initiatives and enhance system reliability as you scale i...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Drive your career forward by leading high-performing engineering teams to enhance system reliability and scalability. Collaborate across functions to implement strategic initiatives and foster a cultu...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Transform our cloud-native security platform by leading high-performing SRE teams. Drive strategic reliability initiatives, enhance system resilience, and foster collaboration across departments to su...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating resilient systems, enhancing service reliability through automation and proactive engineering practices, while collaborating with teams to embed reliability...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and operational excellence. Leverage your DevOps and SRE expertise to design, automate, and support scalable services, ensuring high availa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excell...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations, enhance monitoring, and ensure high availability, driving operationa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Take ownership of building and operating resilient, scalable systems using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system reliability, automate operations, and ensure...

4 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...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

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

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by enhancing system reliability and performance. As a key player, you'll implement SRE best practices, automate processes, and collaborate across teams to drive uptime and efficie...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $140K *

Contribute to quality excellence by ensuring manufacturing reliability through rigorous testing, process improvements, and compliance audits. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and ment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing cloud infrastructure and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with engineers to optimize performance and implement security protocols across multiple domains, includin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure management by ensuring optimal system performance, security compliance, and rapid recovery. Collaborate with engineers to support high-throughput AI workflows across AWS...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to robust cloud infrastructure and CI/CD processes as you support and enhance scalable solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high-quality service delivery while fostering...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure with expert problem-solving and automation skills. Collaborate globally, drive efficiencies, and enhance uptime in a high-scale environment. Lead cloud tooling developme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud operations by leveraging data-driven automation solutions that maximize uptime and enhance performance across a large-scale, heterogeneous server environment. Collaborate globally to ad...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative cloud automation solutions for complex operational challenges, maximizing uptime and efficiency across a large-scale hyperscale infrastructure by leveraging diverse software tools and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate cloud operations by leading diagnostic automation initiatives and optimizing server fleet management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data center efficiency and uptime in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of cloud operations by leveraging your expertise in systems engineering to enhance automation and efficiency in our large-scale data centers. Collaborate globally to ensure optimal up...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in cloud production systems engineering, driving automation and collaboration across distributed teams. Leverage data analysis to enhance uptime and efficiency in a large...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Help us enhance cloud infrastructure by driving automation and solutions for operational challenges in large-scale data centers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime in a rapidly growing environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Analyze and resolve complex operational challenges in large-scale cloud environments. Drive automation and tooling improvements for cloud server fleets while collaborating with global teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud operations by driving automation solutions and enhancing system reliability. Collaborate globally to resolve complex issues and optimize data center perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.