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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$231K - $378K *

Architect database performance strategies to optimize LinkedIn's data infrastructure. Lead initiatives across online and offline systems, enhancing query execution and storage efficiency while mentori...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $168K *

Oversee product complaint investigations and ensure compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards. Collaborate with teams to maintain quality practices and perform data analysis to support product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$260K - $300K *

Drive innovation in software infrastructure by ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices and enhance devel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the lifecycle management of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity utilization and reliability. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $162K *

Elevate your career by engineering CI/CD platforms that ensure secure, reliable software delivery. Collaborate on modern developer tooling and automation, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Discover the opportunity to enhance AI-driven infrastructure, focusing on resilience, scalability, and operational excellence. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while owning and evolving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $283K *

Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, driving observability transformation through strategic planning, technical expertise, and collaboration across teams to enhance platform usage and customer su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing container integration and automation, supporting Agile development teams, and ensuring system security and compliance. Drive operational excellence through effective mai...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $160K *

Champion equipment reliability by leading engineering teams to optimize MEP systems, ensuring compliance and uptime while managing capital projects and emergency responses to enhance operational effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical production services. As a key contributor, you'll drive architectural standards and provide technical guidance to elevate o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise reliability and performance as a key contributor, driving architectural standards and enhancing backend scalability. Collaborate with diverse teams to elevate service lifecycle an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$151K - $204K *

Build innovative control systems software for AWS data centers, focusing on mechanical infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while providing on...

5 days ago

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

$207K - $300K *

Optimize and lead engineering productivity initiatives, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure for high-performance switch software in a cutting-edge AI environment. Drive technical stra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Empower our multi-cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and operating the network backbone. You'll lead architectural decisions and ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the multi-cloud network infrastructure, designing and operating end-to-end solutions that empower engineering teams. Drive innovation in networking, security, and observability while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Elevate our crypto trading infrastructure by developing high-performance, low-latency systems. Collaborate in a dynamic startup environment, owning critical components and driving innovation in blockc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $133K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing enterprise virtualized infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Transform the next-gen AI landscape by developing a core model serving platform. In this role, you will enhance user experience through innovative interfaces while collaborating with engineers and ML...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $256K *

Transform the future of cybersecurity by detecting and responding to threats. Leverage AI and data analysis to identify anomalies in vast security telemetry, ensuring robust protection for global oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping hardware reliability for cutting-edge autonomous construction machines. Lead engineering programs and work cross-functionally to ensure optimal machine...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $219K *

Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Empower security excellence by building and maturing our security operations. Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and engineering initiatives while fostering a strong security culture ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.