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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$165K - $225K *

Lead the design and operation of production-grade Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring enterprise reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and integra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Transform program management by implementing communication standards and governance structures. Lead cross-functional projects to enhance efficiency and drive impactful change across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $186K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and maintaining reliable infrastructure for large-scale applications. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll support developers and ensure the uptime of critic...

New York, NYRemote

Today

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

$124K - $165K *

Advance the reliability and scalability of production services by applying software and systems engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational health and drive continuous impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $165K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by enhancing system performance, scalability, and operational health. Collaborate across teams to drive improvements in service reliability and lead inciden...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $198K *

Transform the reliability of production services by leveraging software and systems engineering practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational health, scalability, and performance througho...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$351K - $403K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by leading cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, security, and availability across hybrid environments. Drive innovation and develop talent...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$240K - $333K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Utilize your technical expertise to drive innovation and ensure alignment across stakeholders whil...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining support engineering by leading a dynamic group of Technical Support Engineers. Drive AI integration, enhance customer experiences, and manage critical escalations while f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing the reliability and scalability of our production platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes, resolve incidents, and leverage AI for operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data center reliability and IT support. Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and provide exceptional end-user ass...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate site reliability practices by architecting SLO standards and progressive delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure production readiness and transform complex requirements into intuitive too...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security operations by managing a skilled team of engineers and analysts. Drive strategic initiatives, develop multi-year roadmaps, and foster cross-functional collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale data infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations across cloud and bare-metal platforms. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and reliability for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive the optimization of IT products and services by developing automated solutions, enhancing system reliability, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence and ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$163K - $224K *

Help us lead and develop a senior Cloud Engineering team focused on operational excellence, infrastructure stability, and impactful migration programs that drive growth and efficiency within our cloud...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $288K *

Manage a dynamic engineering team focused on developing innovative workflows that integrate code security with LLM technologies to enhance cybersecurity robustness. Foster growth and mentorship while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems by leading automation initiatives, enhancing observability, and collaborating with engineering teams to build resilient infrastructures tha...

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

$95K - $158K *

Drive the reliability and scalability of critical systems by leading automation efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences while ma...

United StatesRemote

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

$148K - $201K *

Lead large-scale technical programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business objectives. Manage risks, optimize processe...

2 weeks ago

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

$207K - $300K *

Optimize and lead engineering productivity initiatives, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure for high-performance switch software in a cutting-edge AI environment. Drive technical stra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $260K *

Transform cloud operations by enhancing reliability and scalability. In this hands-on role, you'll lead technical initiatives, optimize performance, and ensure high availability while fostering a cult...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $269K *

Champion a high-performing team to design and build scalable data infrastructure, driving data strategy and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data needs into actionable in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.