Site Reliability Engineer

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

Applies software engineering practices to operations, building automation and monitoring systems that keep production services reliable, scalable, and fast to recover when something breaks.

Pay & job outlook

We don't have national pay or outlook data for this role yet.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

Systems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingProgrammingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingQuality Control AnalysisOperations Analysis

Top knowledge areas

Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and Technology

Core tasks

• Build automation and tooling to reduce manual operational work and human error.

• Monitor production systems and respond to incidents to restore service reliability.

• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement fixes to prevent recurrence.

• Define and track service-level objectives (SLOs) for system reliability and performance.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for Site Reliability Engineer?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed.