Director of Site Reliability Engineering Jobs

Explore Director of Site Reliability Engineering opportunities for experienced technology leaders ready to build reliable, scalable digital services. These senior roles shape site reliability engineering (SRE) strategy, guide teams responsible for production systems, and partner across engineering, security, and product organizations. Find vetted professional openings on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Site Reliability Engineering Do?

A Director of SRE sets the direction for reliability engineering across products and infrastructure. Responsibilities may include defining service-level objectives (SLOs), improving incident response and post-incident learning, managing on-call practices, and reducing operational toil through automation. Directors also help teams balance reliability, delivery speed, performance, and cost.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek leadership experience in SRE, DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure, along with a strong understanding of distributed systems and production operations. Valuable skills include observability, incident management, capacity planning, automation, and infrastructure as code. Communication, organization-wide influence, and the ability to develop technical leaders are also essential.

Where Director of SRE Roles Are Found

These leaders work across industries that depend on available, secure, and performant software, including technology, financial services, healthcare, ecommerce, and telecommunications. Opportunities may be remote, hybrid, or office-based, with scope ranging from a single product platform to reliability programs spanning a global organization.

Advance Your SRE Leadership Career

Search Director of Site Reliability Engineering jobs on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role scope, team responsibilities, work arrangements, and compensation to identify positions that fit your leadership experience and career goals.

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$150K - $205K *

Lead the charge in deploying and operating Kubernetes infrastructure for U.S. government cloud environments. Ensure production reliability and enhance automation while collaborating with a global SRE...

Utah, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Reimagine security engineering leadership by guiding strategic initiatives across cloud and infrastructure security, enhancing detection engineering, and fostering collaboration to protect a multi-clo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$162K - $211K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to build and maintain production platforms, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and integration with IT Sec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $200K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive project success across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fos...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $226K *

Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer, where you'll enhance internal tools, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive improvements in cloud infrastructure and observability, all while working in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $166K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$179K - $234K *

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New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing scalable software solutions, designing responsive UIs, and optimizing backend services. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and champion best pr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead and innovate within UJET's Core Infrastructure team, focusing on cloud-native services. Shape strategies for scalable solutions that empower engineers and optimize the infrastructure for thousand...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

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Brooklyn, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Transform database systems through innovative architecture and automation, enhancing reliability and scalability. Collaborate across teams to simplify complex infrastructures while driving performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$171K - $248K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $190K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform mission-critical applications by designing and developing scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance while leveraging cloud infrastruct...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Transform the future of data center engineering by resolving on-site technical issues, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring project success through effective problem-solving and communication...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $248K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $267K *

Champion innovation by leading cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency across diverse applications and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$208K - $429K *

Inspire innovation as you lead a high-performing team to enhance large-scale platforms, driving automation and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across th...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $175K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of technology as a senior technical leader, driving complex initiatives and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Site Reliability Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of SRE leads reliability strategy and teams that keep production services dependable, scalable, and efficient. The role often covers SLOs, incident response, automation, observability, and operational practices.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of SRE jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally look for substantial experience leading SRE, DevOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure teams, plus knowledge of cloud systems, distributed architectures, incident management, and automation. Strong communication and organizational leadership are also important.

  • What is the difference between an SRE director and an SRE manager?question toggle

    An SRE manager often leads a team or specific operational area, while a director typically sets broader strategy across multiple teams or services, develops leaders, and aligns reliability priorities with organizational goals. Exact scope varies by employer.

  • What industries hire Directors of Site Reliability Engineering?question toggle

    Technology companies and organizations in finance, healthcare, ecommerce, telecommunications, and other software-dependent industries hire SRE directors to improve availability, performance, and resilience.

  • Can I find $100,000+ Director of SRE jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation range, responsibilities, and work arrangement.