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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$108K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, enhancing developer experience and operational reliability. Collaborate on CI/CD improvements and lead small-scale projects while...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion infrastructure automation and CI/CD development while mentoring junior engineers. This senior role focuses on designing secure DevOps solutions and optimizing cloud resources, ensuring best p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $176K *

Unlock efficiency by streamlining the software development lifecycle. As a key player, you'll automate CI/CD processes, enhance collaboration, and leverage cloud resources to deliver impactful solutio...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Take ownership of deploying and operating secure, reliable software in Cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance DevSecOps practices and drive the development of next-gen...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $184K *

Take ownership of evolving a large-scale messaging platform, ensuring reliability and performance across critical systems globally while driving engineering decisions and collaborating with diverse te...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $314K *

Drive the architecture and engineering direction for a shared Security AI platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across multiple security functions while mentoring teams and alig...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $218K *

Elevate product serviceability by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, validate features, and enhance customer experience through effective troubleshooting and support str...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Solve complex technical issues and optimize processes for government cloud environments, leveraging Microsoft 365 expertise while enhancing customer support and platform operations through continuous...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to establish security standards, drive automation, and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security posture, set standards, and drive automation, e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $290K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Developer Experience team. Collaborate on cutting-edge AI coding tools and scalable infrastructures that enhance productivity across the e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to set standards, drive automation, and enhance security posture whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by ensuring optimal performance of critical data center infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, document, and manage hardware and software systems in a fast-paced e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to optimize Linux systems, drive innovation, and enhance infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless operations and support new applications, while automating...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $190K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for a multi-tenant network platform, ensuring secure, compliant operations. Collaborate with engineering teams to build, deploy, and manage AWS environments, focusing on...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Engineer robust Hyperion infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless operations and support. Collaborate on enhancements, provide on-call troubleshooting, and maintain cloud-integrated systems to driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $200K *

Transform the future of DevSecOps by designing and managing robust infrastructure tools. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure seamless operations, enhance security, and optimize performance acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.