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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$93K - $143K *

Transform data center operations by leading performance analyses, enhancing facility health, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across functions to manage incidents, oversee expansions, and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform embedded security with your expertise in TrustZone and TEE. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that push the limits of semiconductor technology while ens...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $248K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance infrastructure and networking, driving user-focused product development while fostering collaboration and operational excellence across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$250K - $300K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $300K *

Elevate engineering excellence by setting technical direction, managing sprints, and translating business vision into product outcomes. Lead a lean team to innovate and scale infrastructure while main...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $190K *

Elevate quality engineering by leading cross-platform quality initiatives. Build and mentor a high-performing team while shaping innovative practices that enhance automation and delivery in a rapidly...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$262K - $364K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by leading diverse projects, managing talented engineers, and driving innovation across multiple domains. Your expertise will shape the future of tec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in transforming engineering practices to deliver high-quality software efficiently. Drive strategic planning, operational excellence, and team development while fostering a culture of...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Champion innovation by leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently. Drive strategic planning, operational excellence, and Agile practices while enhancing customer experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$240K - $333K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $171K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $225K *

Optimize the secure, reliable foundation for enterprise AI by building cloud infrastructure, automating environments, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Empower our engineering team by resolving on-site technical issues, ensuring project success through collaboration with contractors and engineers, and driving improvements in design and processes acro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $485K *

Elevate operational excellence by designing scalable observability systems that streamline monitoring and analytics across a complex infrastructure, significantly enhancing incident response for resea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $485K *

Build and evolve next-generation observability systems to ensure operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality telemetry infrastructure that scales effectively with Anthropic's gr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $485K *

Shape the future of observability systems by designing scalable telemetry solutions, enhancing reliability, and collaborating with teams to streamline operations for complex infrastructures across Ant...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $400K *

Lead the charge in developing robust systems for identity verification, fraud prevention, and market surveillance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and user protection whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of site reliability engineering. Leverage your skills in automation, cloud technologies, and CI/CD practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $221K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the reliability of advanced humanoid robotics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate designs, conduct failure analyses, and develop robust lifetime models fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.