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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$107K - $222K *

Shape the future of digital infrastructure by enhancing system reliability and automating processes. Collaborate on incident management and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-performing syste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $206K *

Transform recruiting operations by leading technology and systems strategy, enhancing efficiency and user experience for a large team. Drive innovation through AI and data-driven insights while foster...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $206K *

Transform recruiting operations by leading technology and systems strategy, enhancing efficiency and user experience for a large team of recruiters. Drive innovation through AI and data-driven insight...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $244K *

Lead a team of SREs to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence in reliability, automation, and observability across cloud and on-prem environments, integrating best practices that enhan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$123K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing a Kubernetes-based platform. You'll ensure high availability, automate processes, and collaborate with engineers to deliver reliable solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to enhance the operational health of AI provider endpoints. You'll ensure fast, reliable routing and proactive problem detection, contributing to a seamless experience for our customers...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Innovate your skills as a Cloud Reliability Engineer, enhancing cloud systems through automation and integration. Leverage your expertise in configuration management, containerization, and scripting t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Transform the reliability of systems by collaborating with application teams to automate operations, optimize infrastructure, and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seamless...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize system reliability and performance by leveraging your expertise in cloud SRE. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance service availability, automate processes, and drive continuous improvem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $326K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of streaming infrastructure by designing and developing scalable systems. As a key technical leader, you'll drive architectural decisions and foster collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Drive the development and management of robust database applications for semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring adherence to engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mee...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $176K *

Champion reliability excellence by leading SRE initiatives, shaping architecture, and driving automation across multiple products. Mentor engineers and influence cross-functional teams to enhance syst...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $176K *

Help us shape the future of reliability engineering by leading cross-functional initiatives, defining SLO frameworks, and driving automation to enhance system availability and performance across multi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $205K *

Take ownership of deploying and operating robust SaaS platforms on public cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive automation and enhance system performance in fast-paced environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$307K - $427K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud computing by leveraging frontier-level AI and engineering expertise. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize autonomous systems, driving the future of...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$351K - $403K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by leading cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, security, and availability across hybrid environments. Drive innovation and develop talent...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive innovative cloud solutions for U.S. Public Sector clients by leading a skilled team, executing technical strategies, and ensuring secure, scalable implementations on Google Cloud Platform...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $211K *

Transform the future of technology by developing and maintaining scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance while driving innovative soluti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $267K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AI resilience by driving platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices and mentor engineers while man...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$186K - $267K *

Unlock the future of AI resilience by leading the reliability and scalability of a cutting-edge platform. Drive technical excellence, influence engineering direction, and establish best practices for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$186K - $307K *

Drive the future of AI resilience by leading reliability and scalability initiatives for a cutting-edge platform. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence and ensure robust deployment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $350K *

Transform critical production systems by designing, building, and improving scalable solutions. Collaborate deeply with engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance while owning end-to-end...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $350K *

Make your mark at the forefront of site reliability engineering by owning and optimizing critical production systems with a focus on coding, system design, and long-term improvements...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.