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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kubernetes Site Reliability Engineer (mid-level)
$110K - $165K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace by developing and maintaining cutting-edge Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate with engineers to support critical space missions through innovative IT s...
1 week ago
Principal Site Reliability Engineer (Kubernetes Required) - Hybrid
$190K - $220K *
Champion the reliability of systems as a Principal Site Reliability Engineer by enhancing infrastructure, automating processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to develop resilient services. Driv...
4 weeks ago
Site Reliability Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
$93K - $104K *
Empower your career with hands-on experience as an intern in site reliability, enhancing global system performance through observability, automation, and collaboration with a skilled tech team...
Reposted 1 week ago
$83K - $137K *
Engage with us to enhance enterprise virtualization and Kubernetes platforms. Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure reliability and performance across critical applications in a large-scale envi...
3 weeks ago
Lead Site Reliability Engineer
$195K - $240K *
Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and security by designing AI-driven pipelines, coaching teams, and building tools that empower developers to proactively address vulnerabilities and imp...
1 week ago
Lead Site Reliability Engineer
$195K - $240K *
Empower your career by leading the design of AI-driven security pipelines, enhancing system reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to build tools and processes that protect and optimize ou...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by automating and optimizing systems for reliability, performance, and scalability, collaborating with engineering teams to embed best practices and foster...
3 weeks ago
Principal Site Reliability Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Join a team that's redefining AI-driven solutions by leading the design and implementation of resilient, scalable platforms. Leverage your expertise in site reliability engineering and cloud-native te...
Reposted today
Senior Site Reliability Engineer II
$130K - $155K *
Take ownership of IT observability strategy and software solutions, driving initiatives from concept to delivery. Lead technical teams, enhance system reliability, and mentor engineers while automatin...
2 weeks ago
Site Reliability Engineer- FedRamp
$128K - $184K *
Help us deploy, operate, and maintain resilient cloud infrastructure and microservices for U.S. government services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, reliability, and autom...
3 weeks ago
Site Reliability Engineer- FedRamp
$128K - $184K *
Build and maintain resilient infrastructure for secure government cloud services. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, automate operations, and ensure compliance in a dynamic, regulated en...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Engage in architecting, developing, and maintaining a high-performance cloud environment, collaborating with software and DevOps teams to ensure a secure, reliable infrastructure while driving moderni...
Reposted 3 days ago
Principal Site Reliability Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading technical initiatives in large-scale production environments. Drive reliability, scalability, and performance improvements while collaborating with cross-functional team...
Reposted 5 days ago
Site Reliability Engineering Manager
$114K - $190K *
Build a resilient Site Reliability Engineering practice, leading a global team to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuo...
1 week ago
Manager, Site Reliability Engineering
$150K - $170K *
Join a team that's shaping automation in a regulated environment by leading Site Reliability Engineering efforts. Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and ensuring high availability in...
1 month ago
Network Site Reliability Engineer (w/ active Secret)
$87K - $112K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing network reliability and operational integrity. Collaborate on complex enterprise solutions, applying your expertise in Cisco technolo...
2 weeks ago
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
$112K - $135K *
Transform the reliability and performance of a large-scale data monitoring platform. This hands-on role encompasses infrastructure engineering, data pipeline reliability, and operational excellence, e...
4 days ago
$129K - $158K *
Elevate your career by joining our SRE team to enhance SDLC infrastructure, ensuring service reliability and security while collaborating with DevOps to optimize performance and streamline processes t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Site Reliability Engineer II
$104K - $174K *
Champion system reliability and performance across production environments by leading incident responses, enhancing operational quality, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure high avail...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Services
$145K - $175K *
Champion the reliability and performance of critical network services, leveraging DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize tools...
2 weeks ago
Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud Database Platform
$150K - $205K *
Lead the charge in deploying and operating Kubernetes infrastructure for U.S. government cloud environments. Ensure production reliability and enhance automation while collaborating with a global SRE...
5 days ago
Principal Site Reliability Engineer / Hybrid
$150K - $180K *
Drive the future of reliability engineering by leading initiatives that enhance system stability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions and optimiz...
Reposted today
Senior Cloud Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
$104K - $166K *
Champion cloud reliability by designing Python-based AWS solutions and engineering tools. Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform to enhance platform reliability and automate processes across t...
4 days ago
Staff Site Reliability Engineer/ Azure
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of platform reliability by driving infrastructure strategy, enhancing system performance, and mentoring teams. Collaborate on innovative solutions while tackling complex challenge...
Reposted today
Staff Site Reliability Engineer - US
$135K - $160K *
Elevate our SaaS infrastructure by re-engineering core products for global scalability, optimizing routing latency, and enhancing monitoring systems. Collaborate with engineers to tackle operational c...
2 weeks ago
What does a Site Reliability Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.