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 *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts for advanced defense projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, develop specifications, and ensure technical int...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of missile systems by leading design and development efforts, guiding requirements formulation, and ensuring technical integrity in complex engineering projects...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

Shape the future of missile systems by leading design and development efforts, guiding requirements formulation, and ensuring technical integrity in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and ope...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of airborne networking through advanced systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in complex systems to drive innovation and support mission-critical operation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize datacenter operations by maintaining infrastructure, deploying new equipment, and automating processes. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $210K *

Elevate infrastructure by designing and maintaining IOMMU features in the Linux kernel, enhancing security and performance while collaborating with teams to drive innovation and support Google's exten...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Join us to optimize Lustre on Google Cloud Platform, enhancing AI/ML workloads. Collaborate across teams to improve performance and scalability, enabling customers to leverage high-throughput storage...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in systems programming and contribute to cutt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building and securing cloud infrastructure for national scale. Leverage your expertise in AWS and cloud security to enhance reliability and automation while mentoring engineers and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, ensuring the performance and availability of production PostgreSQL clusters while driving automation and mentoring peers in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower our Database Services team by ensuring the reliability and performance of production PostgreSQL clusters. Lead incident response, mentor peers, and drive automation to enhance our global SaaS...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency through mechanical engineering initiatives, optimizing maintenance programs, and managing capital projects to drive operational excell...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of a global Edge compute fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify new hardware, enhance failure detection, and ensure seamless operations ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock operational excellence as a Reliability Engineer, driving site-wide reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $139K *

Champion reliability engineering efforts, ensuring optimal performance and maintainability for aircraft systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze metrics, support testing, and drive improvements for...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing server operations and lifecycle management. You'll coordinate provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless service deli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product reliability and excellence. Drive quality initiatives, conduct failure analyses, and support service operations to enhance customer satisfaction and op...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing engineering support for complex systems integration, ensuring compliance with standards while managing interfaces and user requirements. Collaborate on assessments and te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$147K - $210K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 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.