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 *

Empower operational excellence by driving reliability and scalability across critical platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges, enhance system performance, and i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Discover a rewarding opportunity to enhance system reliability and performance as you lead technical initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and automat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $204K *

Elevate cloud infrastructure reliability by designing and implementing automation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor junior engineers while...

2 days ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Lead global site reliability engineering initiatives, enhancing service accountability and operational excellence across diverse regions. Drive innovation, establish reliability standards, and foster...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance SaaS platform reliability and customer experience. Leverage your technical skills in a hybrid role focused on support and Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring high ava...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $205K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing SaaS reliability and customer experience. Leverage your technical skills in a hybrid role focused on support and Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring high a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $205K *

Elevate your career by combining technical support and Site Reliability Engineering in a dynamic SaaS environment. Drive automation, enhance system reliability, and deliver exceptional customer experi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $175K *

Elevate platform reliability by designing and evolving cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K - $171K *

Help us ensure secure and efficient IAM operations in FedRAMP environments. Collaborate globally to automate workflows, manage access, and maintain documentation, driving operational excellence in ide...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $171K *

Transform IAM operations by managing workflows, automating tasks, and ensuring secure infrastructure in FedRAMP environments. Collaborate globally to enhance system performance and documentation for s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our infrastructure by ensuring reliability and scalability while managing incident responses and on-call rotations. Collaborate with engineering teams to meet their needs and drive improvement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Advance the future of infrastructure reliability by leading complex initiatives, mentoring engineers, and defining technical strategies to enhance performance and scalability across systems in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance system reliability through failure investigations, data analysis, and design improvements. Collaborate across functions to ensure dependable radar hardware and software...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $119K *

Empower your career by driving reliability improvements and failure investigations in a collaborative environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and support lifecycl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance through automation, monitoring, and incident response. Drive operational excellence and ensure 24/7 uptime for critical cloud services...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of reliable infrastructure by architecting scalable and secure systems for high-impact AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

$80K - $100K *

Empower your career by developing scalable software solutions for a cutting-edge data observability platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and deliver impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $245K *

Join a team that defines AI resilience by improving the reliability and scalability of production infrastructure while collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance operational excellence an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$167K - $282K *

Unlock your potential with a pivotal role in Site Reliability Engineering. Collaborate across cloud environments to enhance scalability, operational excellence, and automation. Drive the future of AI...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing datacenter operations and reliability. In this hands-on role, you'll bridge physical and cloud-native systems, ensuring optimal performance across global envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Transform vehicle software reliability by enhancing tooling, automation, and incident management. Collaborate with engineers and operations to diagnose issues, improve performance, and support autonom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$207K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at scale by leading a diverse team of engineers to enhance system reliability and performance while fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in software development and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $196K *

Collaborate with engineers to enhance scalable systems using AI and ML. Drive reliability improvements and tackle complex technical challenges while contributing to infrastructure that supports signif...

2 days ago

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

$182K - $186K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of large-scale distributed systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance reliability and performance, driving innovation in a dynamic envir...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.