Explore Site Reliability Engineer Jobs

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) help organizations keep digital services reliable, available, and performant. Combining software engineering with systems operations, they build and improve the infrastructure, automation, and processes that support production systems. Explore vetted Site Reliability Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Site Reliability Engineers Do

SRE responsibilities vary by company and product, but commonly include monitoring service health, responding to incidents, improving observability, automating operational work, and addressing the causes of outages. SREs collaborate with software and infrastructure teams to set reliability goals, manage service-level indicators and objectives, and balance system resilience with the pace of product development.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with Linux, networking, cloud platforms, distributed systems, and infrastructure as code. Programming and scripting skills—commonly in languages such as Python, Go, or Java—can help SREs automate tasks and build dependable tools. Familiarity with containers, orchestration platforms, CI/CD, monitoring, incident management, and security practices may also be valuable. Requirements differ by role, so review each listing for its specific qualifications.

Where SRE Careers Can Lead

Site Reliability Engineers work across technology companies and other organizations that depend on critical digital services. With experience, professionals may advance into senior or staff SRE roles, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure leadership, or engineering management. Career paths depend on an individual's strengths and an employer's structure.

Find Your Next Site Reliability Engineer Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, technologies, and compensation details to find Site Reliability Engineer opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

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$84K - $129K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Architect cutting-edge AI solutions in a transformative multi-agent system. Lead a skilled engineering team to innovate financial operations and governance on a cloud-based platform, driving automatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $134K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $220K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

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$160K - $230K *

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$72K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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$100K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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1 week ago

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$204K - $266K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Site Reliability Engineer do?question toggle

    A Site Reliability Engineer applies software engineering and operations practices to improve the reliability, availability, and performance of production services. Typical work includes automation, monitoring, incident response, and preventing recurring issues.

  • What skills are commonly required for Site Reliability Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles ask for skills in programming or scripting, Linux, networking, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, monitoring, and automation. Specific requirements vary by employer and seniority.

  • How is an SRE different from a DevOps Engineer?question toggle

    The roles overlap and titles vary by organization. SRE positions often emphasize measurable service reliability, incident response, and engineering solutions to operational challenges, while DevOps roles may focus more broadly on collaboration and delivery practices across development and operations.

  • Do Site Reliability Engineers need a degree?question toggle

    Some employers prefer a degree in computer science or a related field, while others emphasize relevant experience, technical skills, and demonstrated ability. Check the requirements in each job listing.

  • What is the typical salary for a Site Reliability Engineer?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, company, and job scope. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for compensation information.