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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$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Utah, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.