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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Lead technical delivery and architect AI systems at scale, collaborating with enterprise customers to drive operational excellence and accelerate AI adoption. Mentor teams and define engineering stand...

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

$180K - $240K *

Drive cross-domain visibility and coordination in a dynamic engineering environment. As the sole TPM, you'll ensure programs are on track, dependencies are mapped, and automation enhances efficiency a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $224K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $243K *

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

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $200K *

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

$217K - $264K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $261K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role in cloud optimization and system reliability. Lead enterprise strategies that enhance service reliability, reduce costs, and automate workflows across diverse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $261K *

Shape the future of cloud optimization and system reliability as a senior technical leader. Drive enterprise strategies that enhance service reliability, reduce waste, and automate workflows across di...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $261K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud systems and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative automation and strategic FinOps practices across hybrid environments, ensuring reliability and cost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $261K *

Champion innovative cloud solutions by leading technical strategies in FinOps, system reliability, and AI automation. Drive enterprise-wide optimization across Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes to enhance se...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $261K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical leader driving cloud optimization, system reliability, and AI automation. Shape enterprise strategies to enhance service reliability, reduce waste, and auto...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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Drive innovation as a senior technical leader in cloud optimization and automation. Shape enterprise strategies to enhance service reliability, reduce costs, and implement AI-driven solutions across d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K *

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

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $291K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $291K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$194K - $285K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$194K - $285K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise AI by driving product strategy and execution for a cutting-edge Generative AI platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform custome...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

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

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team by overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and aligning product vision with business needs. Drive high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment while promotin...

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  •   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.