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 - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing hybrid infrastructure platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance automation, governance, and operational excellence, driving modernization initiativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of advanced IT hardware reliability by defining requirements, executing tests, and driving improvements across teams. Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to enhance durability an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $119K *

Drive innovation in Systems Engineering by collaborating across disciplines to design, integrate, and test cutting-edge systems. Engage in the full lifecycle, ensuring optimal performance for mission...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Transform the cloud landscape by designing and developing scalable systems for Elastic Load Balancing, ensuring high availability and performance for millions of global users while collaborating with...

6 days ago

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

$147K - $210K *

Transform innovative ideas into reality by developing cutting-edge software solutions in C and Python, focusing on computer vision and machine learning infrastructure to enhance product performance an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $387K *

Drive innovation by defining the technical vision for AI-native security solutions, leveraging advanced ML techniques to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges while enhancing scalability and reliabi...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $278K *

Transform IT infrastructure services by ensuring operational excellence, risk management, and compliance with SLAs. Leverage your expertise to enhance system performance and continuity, driving innova...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $278K *

Optimize IT infrastructure services by managing operations, evaluating metrics, and ensuring compliance with SLAs. Lead risk assessments and maintain system performance while supporting disaster recov...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$320K - $405K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of IT and facilities by developing power models, reliability assessments, and load management strategies to optimize data center operations and enhance efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Empower data center efficiency by modeling power, reliability, and load management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure performance and ensure optimal operations across f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $161K *

Unlock potential by transforming security processes through automation and continuous monitoring. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure management and ensure compliance, driving efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security operations by managing a skilled team of engineers and analysts. Drive strategic initiatives, develop multi-year roadmaps, and foster cross-functional collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $282K *

Engineer a robust AI Security Governance framework, bridging regulatory mandates with technical architecture. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance in A...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions by leveraging data analytics and machine learning to enhance reliability and efficiency in data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation by designing and building a cutting-edge AI-native security product. Take ownership of the technical direction and deliver impactful features in a dynamic, high-autonomy environment f...

2 weeks ago

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

$116K - $170K *

Transform enterprise security by leading IAM solutions across platforms like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID. Drive modernization initiatives, enhance access governance, and mentor engineers to elevate op...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of physical security systems by designing and overseeing technical implementations while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational efficiency across teams. Be a key playe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge physical security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs while leading technical execution with conf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $161K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor, designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Embed best practices into agile workflows, focusing on engineering excellence and...

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

$92K - $161K *

Unlock scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps practices, engineering CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with product teams to enhance software development lifecycles through automa...

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

$207K - $300K *

Transform large-scale systems by leading software development and enhancing reliability. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and drive architectural alignment, ensuring seamless operation...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovation in DevOps as you lead architectural direction and enhance CI/CD practices across agile teams, driving efficiency and reliability in software delivery while fostering a culture of c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion DevOps excellence by leading architectural direction and CI/CD practices across agile teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery, ensuring scalability, securi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.