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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$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of cloud security by embedding automated guardrails and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery while ensuring a secure, scalab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance AWS infrastructure for real-time AI voice systems. Drive operational excellence, mentor engineers, and ensure secure, scalable solutions that support rapid prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure for real-time AI voice systems. In this leadership role, you'll enhance AWS platforms, drive operational excellence, and mentor engineers to support rapid...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $201K *

Lead large-scale technical programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business objectives. Manage risks, optimize processe...

1 week ago

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

$230K - $270K *

Elevate the integration of innovative financial platforms by designing and building scalable full-stack systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex requirements into effectiv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in building trust through compliance frameworks, guiding customers and teams in navigating security and data protection. Engage directly with clients, translating complex compliance ne...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by supporting the design and development of power electronics systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure cost-effective solutions, verify performance, and contribute to technical docum...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a complex network infrastructure, providing engineering support for multi-enclave environments. Collaborate on design and implementation of network solutions while resolving advanced n...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $200K *

Transform the future of DevSecOps by designing and managing robust infrastructure tools. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure seamless operations, enhance security, and optimize performance acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $290K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $148K *

Shape the future of cloud engineering by designing and operating multi-cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, reliability, and security across platforms, while fostering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Transform multi-cloud operations by designing scalable infrastructures, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring robust security compliance to enhance client engagements and operational efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Accelerate your career by leading multi-cloud engineering initiatives, managing infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Own reliability outcomes, drive automation, and mentor teams while ensuring securit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and optimize multi-cloud infrastructure, enhancing scalability, security, and operational efficiency while fostering positive client relationships and mentoring fellow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Lead the charge in multi-cloud engineering, enhancing infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring compliance while mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence across client engagemen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you empower deployment and automation solutions in high-security environments. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and platform engineering to ensure robust operations across fe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to demonstrate Asana's value, guiding customers through ROI conversations and tailored product demonstrations that address their...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$129K - $174K *

Empower our high-security systems engineering team to innovate and automate robust physical access control solutions, ensuring the health and security of critical infrastructure while delivering excep...

2 days ago

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

$171K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure and cloud architecture, driving strategic direction and innovation. Collaborate across technology domains to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective so...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$167K - $226K *

Shape the future of speech technology by leading innovative research to enhance speech-to-text accuracy and optimize audio pipelines. Collaborate with engineers and enterprise clients to transform sci...

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

$174K - $252K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$285K - $320K *

Lead the charge in delivering Honeycomb Private Cloud, driving product growth, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational processes while building a high-performing engineering team to supp...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $310K *

Transform user experiences by optimizing onboarding and monetization features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth metrics through data-driven experimentation and full-stack develo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $213K *

Transform data processing by building robust, low-latency pipelines for infrared missions. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver high-quality geospatial data products, ensuring reliabil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.