Explore Site Reliability Engineering Manager Jobs

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Managers lead teams that keep digital services dependable, scalable, and performant. Browse vetted Site Reliability Engineering Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. These positions combine technical leadership with people management and operational strategy.

What Does a Site Reliability Engineering Manager Do?

SRE Managers guide engineers responsible for service availability, incident response, monitoring, capacity planning, and operational automation. They work with software, infrastructure, security, and product teams to define reliability goals, improve systems, and balance service resilience with the pace of product development. Depending on the organization, they may also oversee on-call programs, post-incident reviews, and service-level objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, observability, infrastructure as code, and modern deployment practices. Strong candidates pair technical judgment with clear communication, coaching, prioritization, and the ability to use service-level indicators and error budgets to guide decisions. Requirements vary by company and the scope of the team.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Site Reliability Engineering Managers can find opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries that depend on highly available services. Compensation varies based on location, company, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore senior engineering leadership opportunities.

Find Your Next SRE Leadership Role

Search Site Reliability Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to roles that match your leadership experience.

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$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in architecting resilient, automated production environments while driving innovation and reliability in large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $240K *

Shape the future of anomaly detection by leading a dynamic engineering team, driving innovative AI solutions, and collaborating across functions to enhance system telemetry and proactively identify is...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $244K *

Lead a team of SREs to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence in reliability, automation, and observability across cloud and on-prem environments, integrating best practices that enhan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in designing next-gen performance tooling for critical applications, enhancing reliability and scalability for billions of users. Mentor a talented team while driving technical vision...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $333K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex engineering projects, managing cross-functional teams, and driving security initiatives in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the fu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion the evolution of cloud infrastructure by tackling complex engineering challenges. Drive automation, security, and platform strategy while influencing the future of AI and intelligent systems...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$192K - $278K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading a team to design and optimize secure, scalable hardware environments. Drive technical strategy and operations, ensuring seamless integration with CI/CD workf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$239K - $298K *

Oversee the development of a new engineering function, shaping its technical direction and enhancing GTM strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leading a small team of eng...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Champion the development of a new engineering function, shaping technical strategy and building dependable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance GTM workflows and leverage AI for improved outco...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Collaborate on enhancing automation and virtualization in a dynamic Linux environment. Tackle complex engineering challenges while improving reliability and performance across global teams, ensuring e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Drive the development and management of robust database applications for semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring adherence to engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mee...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Provide your expertise to enhance system reliability and performance. You'll define service level objectives, build observability, and lead incident response, ensuring our platform meets high availabi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $232K *

Empower a global team of SREs to enhance IAM services, driving innovation and reliability in cloud applications. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor engineers, and lead Agile initiatives to ensure t...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $232K *

Elevate your career by leading a global team of SREs to enhance IAM services. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape product roadmaps while ensuring system reliabi...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $265K *

Transform the API Platform by leading a team to enhance scalability, security, and developer experience. Drive architectural standards and foster collaboration while delivering high-performing systems...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $191K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud infrastructure reliability and performance. As a Staff SRE, you'll design and operate innovative platforms, mentor engineers, and drive operational excellence across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $303K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges, and driving impactful projects. Collaborate closely with product leaders to translate prioritie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $276K *

Empower your career by joining our Observability team to design and operate a telemetry platform that enhances quantum computing systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable data collection an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $123K *

Drive the reliability and performance of a cutting-edge research platform. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational tooling, automate processes, and ensure system dependability as user needs evol...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$148K - $204K *

Drive reliability improvements by leading complex investigations and cross-functional teams. Collaborate with engineering disciplines to resolve systemic machine issues, ensuring durable solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Advance the future of infrastructure reliability by leading complex initiatives, mentoring engineers, and defining technical strategies to enhance performance and scalability across systems in a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team that designs and manages real-time risk systems. Drive decision-making for fraud scoring and underwriting while ensuring system reliability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Site Reliability Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Site Reliability Engineering Manager leads teams that improve service availability, performance, and scalability. Responsibilities often include reliability planning, incident management, monitoring, automation, capacity planning, and developing engineers.

  • What qualifications are common for Site Reliability Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for engineering leadership experience and knowledge of cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, observability, automation, and incident response. Specific requirements depend on the employer and the role.

  • How much do Site Reliability Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by location, industry, company, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can Site Reliability Engineering Managers work?question toggle

    SRE Managers work in technology and in other industries that rely on scalable, dependable digital services, including finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and enterprise software.

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    Browse Site Reliability Engineering Manager listings on Ladders, compare role requirements and compensation, and apply to opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.