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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$100K - $125K *

Transform your career by enhancing our global IT infrastructure and security. Engage in a dynamic role that involves troubleshooting, automating tasks, and supporting a hybrid environment while collab...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career as a Systems Engineer, enhancing our global IT infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage Windows servers, cloud technologies, and automation in a fast-paced environ...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $300K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team of engineers to enhance system performance and reliability across major applications. Drive technical strategy and foster innovation in a collaborative...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing supercompute reliability by designing and operating advanced software systems that enhance monitoring, predictive analytics, and operational efficiency for AI traini...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive security excellence by leveraging your cloud expertise to enhance infrastructure safety. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement AI-driven solutions, ensuring secure practices are seamle...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $180K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $141K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Champion the future of ServiceNow solutions by leading technical design and development for Strategic Portfolio Management, ensuring alignment with architecture and governance while driving operationa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $141K *

Lead the design and development of ServiceNow SPM solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product capabilities and ensure alignment with platform standards while driving operational impr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $174K *

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3 days ago

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

$143K - $179K *

Optimize hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure by leading engineering teams, ensuring secure, resilient platforms that meet compliance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$244K - $305K *

Lead the charge in architecting large-scale distributed systems for automated anomaly detection, driving technical initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer insight...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $183K *

Join the OpsTech Solutions team to elevate IT service delivery by optimizing ServiceNow applications, enhancing user experiences, and leading cross-functional collaborations to drive impactful custome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading scalable infrastructure for mission-critical platforms across diverse environments. Collaborate closely with senior leaders to ensure security and efficiency in supporti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with our innovative team to design and build next-gen financial products that streamline business operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions that drive efficiency...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $97K *

Elevate operational excellence by ensuring the reliability and performance of automated systems. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems to susta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design and operate cloud infrastructure for a global research platform. Leverage your expertise in AWS and automation to enhance services, ensure best practices, and lead operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $157K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $171K *

Transform observability in our DevSecOps team by enhancing monitoring, alerting, and telemetry systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance of mission-critical sof...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$270K - $365K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI infrastructure by designing and building a robust Kubernetes-based platform. Lead technical initiatives while writing production software and collaborating...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$270K - $365K *

Champion the design and development of a Kubernetes-based AI infrastructure platform. Lead a hands-on engineering team to create robust systems for large-scale AI workloads, ensuring stability and per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a Senior Network Engineer role focused on designing and automating resilient, secure network infrastructures across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional team...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance. Drive strategic initiatives in observability, incident management, and capacity planning to ensure technology platforms meet current...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $210K *

Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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.