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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$304K - $380K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager, leading cross-functional efforts to build and scale innovative revenue-driving products. Foster team growth, enhance processes, and collaborate wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$395K - $414K *

Empower team success by leading FIN Engineering to ensure accurate, reliable, and secure payment processes. Drive a high-performance culture while overseeing multi-year engineering roadmaps and techni...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate system reliability by automating operations, optimizing infrastructure, and collaborating with application teams to ensure high performance in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate the future of reliability engineering by owning production systems at scale. Manage compute, networking, and storage while ensuring stability and performance in a fast-paced environment. Driv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring reliability at scale. You'll manage compute, networking, and storage, driving performance and stability while adapting to rapid changes in production environme...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion reliability as a software problem by owning production infrastructure at scale. Drive Kubernetes operations, engineer networking solutions, and automate processes to ensure stability and effi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the reliability of customer-facing cloud services. Manage a team of SREs, driving technical direction and fostering growth while collaborating with engineering partners to...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Champion the development of strategic infrastructure supply plans, managing complex projects to ensure seamless operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to align resources and drive innovative soluti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability and performance of critical engineering systems. Collaborate across teams to diagnose issues, drive resolutions, and enhance operational health, enabling s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and performance across critical engineering services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose issues, implement solutions, and ensure operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$216K - $318K *

Drive innovation as you lead engineering teams to build and scale Life360's critical platforms. Ensure reliability and security while fostering a culture of accountability and technical excellence for...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading offensive red teaming efforts on Generative AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance safety measures, e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$231K - $378K *

Transform data infrastructure by leading database performance optimization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency across online and offline systems, driving impactf...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing software engineering teams, driving large-scale infrastructure projects, and optimizing technical strategies to enhance product development and team performance across dive...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading security program initiatives that enhance engineering standards and practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize security capabilities and ensure consis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing critical infrastructure systems, ensuring operational readiness and technical excellence across multiple facilities in a rapidly expanding global network...

Today

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

$187K - $270K *

Lead and empower a team of Site Reliability Engineers to enhance platform stability, security, and performance through innovative automation and observability strategies while collaborating across eng...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping cloud infrastructure by collaborating with teams to enhance platform architecture, ensure availability, and mentor engineers, all while driving innovation in AI capabilities...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $200K *

Unlock potential by partnering with product teams to embed security in software development. Drive secure practices, conduct reviews, and enhance security frameworks while addressing emerging threats...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $152K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud storage solutions, managing data pipelines, and automating processes. Utilize Python, Terraform, and CloudBees while contributing to AI advancements with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $150K *

Shape the future of our production systems by ensuring stability, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes and automate tasks, delivering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $236K *

Elevate your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive network infrastructure delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational governance and enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $400K *

Contribute to a secure environment by enhancing detection systems, performing incident response, and managing security protocols. Engage across teams to implement effective preventative measures while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $103K *

Drive reliability initiatives to enhance material handling equipment performance, reduce maintenance costs, and foster collaboration across global teams. Utilize data-driven strategies and advanced pr...

2 weeks ago

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

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.