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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$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer a high-performing platform engineering team, driving innovation in core services and developer tooling. Collaborate across functions to enhance product velocity and reliability, shaping the fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and grow a high-performing platform engineering team, setting vision and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance product velocity and reliability for enterprise custo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing datacenter operations and reliability. In this hands-on role, you'll bridge physical and cloud-native systems, ensuring optimal performance across global envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$204K - $290K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $241K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$242K - $275K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Empower our healthcare platform by designing resilient infrastructure and driving incident response. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining uptime and shaping our systems, ensuring they evolve to m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $278K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $292K *

Elevate the quality of software qualifications by leading a high-performing CI/CD engineering team. Drive automation and operational excellence, ensuring readiness for partner environments while colla...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $222K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced observability solutions that transform operational data into actionable insights, enhancing system health and performance for decision-makers across the organiza...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $163K *

Unlock your potential as you lead production support for critical applications, enhancing stability and responsiveness while collaborating with diverse teams in a dynamic environment focused on innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$164K - $246K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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$162K - $316K *

Join our team to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our core data services. You will engineer robust systems, handle incident responses, and automate tasks to optimize production excellence in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $236K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $148K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$285K - $320K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

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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.