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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$95K - $115K *

Drive security operations and engineering initiatives to enhance enterprise resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security measures, ensuring compliance and operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing operational resilience and privacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance and protecting ent...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring the stability and performance of trading systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage incidents, deliver configurations, and enhance processes in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $209K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative system-level solutions for missile defense. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and requirements, utilizing advanced modeling techni...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $143K *

Build and enhance secure, scalable cloud solutions while driving automation and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to technical innovation in cloud env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $400K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating scalable distributed systems, tackling complex engineering challenges while influencing technical direction and mentoring peers to enhance overall engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $280K *

Empower the development of AI observability capabilities, architecting data models and infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into AI sys...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $160K *

Transform product reliability in advanced surgical technologies by leading risk assessments, investigations, and improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation by developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability, ensuring seamless user experiences ac...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance equipment reliability, drive efficiency, and implement innovative maintenance strategies. Utilize engineering best practices and cross-functional collaboration to optimi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and operation of enterprise-grade cloud services, enabling NASA teams to innovate and deploy applications. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and IoT to enhance infrastructure a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and enhance enterprise observability and reliability by designing and implementing monitoring solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure service health, automate processes...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform IT infrastructure by developing CI/CD pipelines and observability solutions, ensuring security and compliance standards in cloud environments while collaborating with diverse teams for optim...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and streamline operations while ensuring security and c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $225K *

Optimize the secure, reliable foundation for enterprise AI by building cloud infrastructure, automating environments, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $210K *

Reimagine developer workflows by designing and building scalable backend services and automation infrastructure, enhancing the quality and impact of AI-assisted engineering tools through robust teleme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance electric reliability by leading transmission and resource adequacy studies, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying advanced project management techniques to improve assessment p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of AI-driven operations by monitoring GPU clusters, responding to incidents, and providing critical insights that enhance automation. Your expertise will shape the future of data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $300K *

Optimize Azure infrastructure by architecting solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and managing services. Collaborate across teams to ensure security, compliance, and performance while supporting...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $151K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing site reliability through strong CI/CD practices and cloud technologies. Empower systems performance in a collaborative environment while driving innovation in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$325K - $360K *

Champion ChromeOS as a dedicated platform, overseeing device management, policy automation, and lifecycle processes for vendor teams, while collaborating with IT and security to ensure seamless operat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Own ChromeOS as a platform, managing device standards and policies. Drive zero-touch enrollment and lifecycle management for vendor fleets while collaborating with IT and security teams to ensure seam...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing ChromeOS as a platform. Own device standards, policy management, and lifecycle for vendor fleets while collaborating across teams to enhance security and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Take ownership of ChromeOS as a platform, managing device standards, policies, and lifecycle for vendor teams. Collaborate with IT and security to ensure seamless integration and support for a growing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Transform ChromeOS management for a global fleet, ensuring seamless device integration, security, and lifecycle oversight. Collaborate with teams to define standards and automate processes, enhancing...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.