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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$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Software Reliability Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance through automation, machine learning, and advanced monito...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in architecting resilient, automated production environments while driving innovation and reliability in large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $255K *

Unlock the potential of scalable cloud environments by leading a skilled team of Site Reliability Engineers, driving the implementation of industry best practices, and partnering across functions to e...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage in defining and implementing reliability processes to enhance the performance and durability of prototypes and production devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of site reliability engineering. Leverage your skills in automation, cloud technologies, and CI/CD practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $277K *

Lead the development of systems and tools for infrastructure capacity planning and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and drive measurable savings whil...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational performance by developing and implementing reliability strategies for critical assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, an...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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

$235K - $276K *

Empower your career by joining our Observability team to design and operate a telemetry platform that enhances quantum computing systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable data collection an...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by delivering AI observability solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance user experiences and drive insights into AI systems, shaping the future of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead incident response initiatives, enhance security operations, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Your expertise will shape scalable solutions and foster team growth while addressi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $400K *

Contribute to a secure environment by enhancing detection systems, performing incident response, and managing security protocols. Engage across teams to implement effective preventative measures while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $175K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to support the next-gen ICBM system. Collaborate on system engineering activities, ensuring alignment with program goals while driving innovation and technic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $264K *

Unlock potential by leading the operational reliability strategy and architecting scalable solutions. Drive technical excellence across teams, mentor talent, and enhance service delivery through autom...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower customer success by leading complex technical escalations, diagnosing issues, and building innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and drive proactive solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform database systems through innovative architecture and automation, enhancing reliability and scalability. Collaborate across teams to simplify complex infrastructures while driving performance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$112K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead efforts in reliability and disaster recovery for critical cloud-based platforms. Utilize your automation skills and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $300K *

Unlock the potential of large-scale systems by leading reliability initiatives, driving technical strategies, and enhancing performance across teams. Collaborate with diverse experts to ensure optimal...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform reliability in manufacturing by leading initiatives that enhance asset performance, drive continuous improvements, and foster collaboration across teams to maximize plant efficiency and safe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading precision cleaning and contamination control initiatives. Drive technical strategy and standards to ensure hardware quality and reliability throughout the manufacturin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Lead the establishment of a Production Site Reliability Engineering team, ensuring high availability and performance of web applications while driving operational excellence and strategic improvement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving cloud innovation by designing and maintaining secure, scalable environments for enterprise applications, integrating AI capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal cy...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $215K *

Empower your career by building cutting-edge observability platforms for distributed systems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing service visibility and reliability, while crafting innovative s...

1 week ago

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

$129K - $232K *

Empower a global team of SREs to enhance IAM services, driving innovation and reliability in cloud applications. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor engineers, and lead Agile initiatives to ensure t...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $232K *

Elevate your career by leading a global team of SREs to enhance IAM services. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape product roadmaps while ensuring system reliabi...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate automation reliability by optimizing robotic systems in logistics. Drive performance, minimize downtime, and enhance operational efficiency through proactive maintenance and continuous improve...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.