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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$126K - $248K *

Shape the future of cloud security by enhancing infrastructure resilience, automating security controls, and leading initiatives across multi-cloud environments to ensure robust protection and complia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $248K *

Innovate security solutions by hardening containerized workloads and managing multi-cloud environments. Lead initiatives from design to implementation, ensuring robust security posture and automated i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $271K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by enhancing system reliability and resilience. Utilize site reliability engineering principles and automation to improve software development efficiency and re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $271K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and resilience through site reliability engineering practices, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to accelerate software delivery...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Drive the reliability and scalability of critical manufacturing infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and ensure seamless operations across multiple programs, directly i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust infrastructure for manufacturing systems, ensuring reliability and scalability across multiple programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance uptime and performance, driving innovation in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform production infrastructure by leading SRE initiatives across AWS and VMware environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, automate processes, and ensure seamle...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$255K - $387K *

Optimize your career by providing site reliability engineering support for large-scale recommendation systems, ensuring high availability and performance through innovative solutions and mentoring jun...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing infrastructure reliability and observability across diverse environments, ensuring seamless operations for engineering teams. Take ownership from provisioning...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $245K *

Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $204K *

Drive reliability improvements by leading complex investigations and cross-functional teams. Collaborate with engineering disciplines to resolve systemic machine issues, ensuring durable solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $140K *

Innovate and enhance GridOS software reliability through expert integration, incident management, and system monitoring. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfacti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Build and lead a comprehensive Site Reliability Engineering function, ensuring 24/7 reliability across diverse infrastructures. Drive team development, establish processes, and implement robust observ...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive system reliability and scalability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, focusing on automation and collaboration with software teams to enhance performance and maintain service objectives acro...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Drive the reliability of our network end-to-end, leading a team to automate fault detection and remediation, ensuring seamless operations for customer workloads while fostering a culture of continuous...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $122K *

Shape the future of digital reliability by leveraging your engineering skills to enhance system performance, automate processes, and ensure high availability in Identity & Access Management. Drive inn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $195K *

Lead critical infrastructure initiatives, architect scalable solutions, and drive innovation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance reliability and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the architecture and reliability of critical AWS infrastructure, optimizing for scalability and performance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance platform strategies while mentoring others to el...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the multi-tenant New Relic consolidation layer, aggregating telemetry across AI agent estates. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance observability practices and ensure effective monit...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud operations by enhancing reliability and efficiency in production environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust monitoring, automate processes, and support critical sy...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $200K *

Shape the future of our Streaming Platform by designing and operating high-performance systems. Collaborate with engineers to enhance real-time data processing, ensuring reliability and efficiency whi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Drive the development of a self-service streaming platform, enhancing real-time data processing and developer experience. Collaborate on distributed systems, ensuring high reliability and performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at a leading facility by driving reliability and engineering excellence. Lead a high-performing team to enhance maintenance strategies, ensure compliance, and optimize operations f...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.