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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$146K - $218K *

Shape innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical excellence in design, development, and deployment processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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Shape the future of cloud optimization and system reliability as a senior technical leader. Drive enterprise strategies that enhance service reliability, reduce waste, and automate workflows across di...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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

$120K - $160K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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.