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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$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing server hardware and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the optimization of server hardware and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose issue...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance server hardware performance across data centers and cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in compute, storage, and GPU platforms to drive reliability and operation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $138K *

Unlock your potential as a Site Reliability Engineer, ensuring platform performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, troubleshoot, and optimize large-scale systems w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$126K - $248K *

Shape the future of cloud security by enhancing infrastructure resilience, automating security controls, and leading initiatives across multi-cloud environments to ensure robust protection and complia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $248K *

Innovate security solutions by hardening containerized workloads and managing multi-cloud environments. Lead initiatives from design to implementation, ensuring robust security posture and automated i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-driven solutions by leading the design and implementation of resilient, scalable platforms. Leverage your expertise in site reliability engineering and cloud-native te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $237K *

Lead the design and implementation of resilient applications and infrastructure, collaborating with development teams to enhance performance, scalability, and security in a dynamic, customer-focused e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $368K *

Join our newly established Compute Platform SRE team to enhance the reliability of major data warehouse products and services. Engage in incident management, performance optimization, and infrastructu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate site reliability practices by architecting SLO standards and progressive delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure production readiness and transform complex requirements into intuitive too...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $219K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of SREs to enhance cloud infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure reliability across services while fostering a collaborative environment for conti...

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

$118K - $219K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a dynamic SRE team, driving automation, and enhancing operational excellence across scalable platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to e...

2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $219K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a dynamic SRE team, driving automation, and enhancing operational excellence across scalable platforms while fostering collaboration and continu...

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

$138K - $165K *

Partner with us to enhance the reliability and security of critical services. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence across host access, disk encryption, and security tool...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $147K *

Engineer high-quality cloud solutions, enhancing operational efficiency through automation and CI/CD processes. Collaborate in a dynamic team to manage infrastructure, ensure security, and optimize se...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $147K *

Join a team that's enhancing cloud operations by automating deployment processes and optimizing infrastructure. Your expertise will drive efficiency and security in delivering high-quality solutions t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of IT observability strategy and software solutions, driving initiatives from concept to delivery. Lead technical teams, enhance system reliability, and mentor engineers while automatin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower our cloud platform's production health by leading incident response, enhancing monitoring with AI, and executing seamless upgrades. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $247K *

Join us to enhance our distributed systems by driving operational excellence, collaborating with teams to improve reliability, and automating processes for a seamless user experience while maintaining...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining edge security and performance! As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll architect and automate Akamai services, enhancing reliability and operational efficiency for high-vo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K *

Contribute to the modernization of critical systems by implementing and monitoring cloud security controls. Collaborate with senior engineers to configure tools, respond to alerts, and enforce policie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K *

Transform your career by implementing and monitoring cloud security controls. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance system integrity and enforce security policies across various cloud environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the architecture and reliability of critical AWS infrastructure, optimizing for scalability and performance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance platform strategies while mentoring others to el...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production infrastructure for a high-throughput application. Manage AWS deployments, enhance availability, and drive critical initiatives impacting millions of users glob...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $123K *

Drive the reliability and performance of a cutting-edge research platform. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational tooling, automate processes, and ensure system dependability as user needs evol...

3 days ago

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

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.