Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$104K - $171K/yr
Familiar with core SRE practices (incident review, error budgeting, chaos engineering) and experienced in building automated risk control systems. The pay range for this position at commencement of ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$104K - $171K/yr
Familiar with core SRE practices (incident review, error budgeting, chaos engineering) and experienced in building automated risk control systems. The pay range for this position at commencement of ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Manufacturing Site Reliability Engineer FLSA: Exemptposition LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite) SALARY: $ Job Summary: The Manufacturing Site Reliability Engineer Level 1 supports the setup, operation ...
Fremont, CA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Manufacturing Site Reliability Engineer FLSA: Exemptposition LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite) SALARY: $ Job Summary: The Manufacturing Site Reliability Engineer Level 1 supports the setup, operation ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$145K - $175K/yr
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (RAPTOR) SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems in the Raptor engine organization. You will be empowered to ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$145K - $175K/yr
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER (RAPTOR) SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems in the Raptor engine organization. You will be empowered to ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$80/hr
As a Site Reliability Engineer in the Operations Technology Group, you will be a member of a 24x7 team that helps ensure NERSC is accessible, reliable, and secure for our scientific users. This ...
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Berkeley, CA · On-site
$80/hr
As a Site Reliability Engineer in the Operations Technology Group, you will be a member of a 24x7 team that helps ensure NERSC is accessible, reliable, and secure for our scientific users. This ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Site Reliability Engineer (Raptor) SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems in the Raptor engine organization. You will be empowered to ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Site Reliability Engineer (Raptor) SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems in the Raptor engine organization. You will be empowered to ...
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Berkeley, CA · On-site
$80/hr
As a Site Reliability Engineer in the Operations Technology Group, you will be a member of a 24x7 team that helps ensure NERSC is accessible, reliable, and secure for our scientific users. This ...
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Berkeley, CA · On-site
$80/hr
As a Site Reliability Engineer in the Operations Technology Group, you will be a member of a 24x7 team that helps ensure NERSC is accessible, reliable, and secure for our scientific users. This ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$75 - $80/hr
This national HPC facility supports 11,000+ scientists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and we need a sharp, self-motivated SRE to help keep that engine running without interruption. If you ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$75 - $80/hr
This national HPC facility supports 11,000+ scientists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and we need a sharp, self-motivated SRE to help keep that engine running without interruption. If you ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
This national HPC facility supports 11,000+ scientists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and we need a sharp, self-motivated SRE to help keep that engine running without interruption. If you ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
This national HPC facility supports 11,000+ scientists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and we need a sharp, self-motivated SRE to help keep that engine running without interruption. If you ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$75 - $80/hr
This national HPC facility supports 11,000+ scientists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and we need a sharp, self-motivated SRE to help keep that engine running without interruption. If you ...
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Berkeley, CA · On-site
$75 - $80/hr
This national HPC facility supports 11,000+ scientists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and we need a sharp, self-motivated SRE to help keep that engine running without interruption. If you ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$66.75 - $88.75/hr
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: * SRE, NetApp Storage, Linux Certified, Kubernetes Certified, DevOps, Docker, etc. Roles & Responsibilities: * Experienced Senior SRE working on Kubernetes, On ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$66.75 - $88.75/hr
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: * SRE, NetApp Storage, Linux Certified, Kubernetes Certified, DevOps, Docker, etc. Roles & Responsibilities: * Experienced Senior SRE working on Kubernetes, On ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$66.75 - $88.75/hr
Netpace Inc is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance the lifecycle of services and ensure compliance with FedRAMP requirements. The role involves supporting services pre-launch, maintaining ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$66.75 - $88.75/hr
Netpace Inc is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance the lifecycle of services and ensure compliance with FedRAMP requirements. The role involves supporting services pre-launch, maintaining ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$66.75 - $88.75/hr
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: * SRE, NetApp Storage, Linux Certified, Kubernetes Certified, DevOps, Docker, etc. Roles & Responsibilities: * Experienced Senior SRE working on Kubernetes, On ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$66.75 - $88.75/hr
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: * SRE, NetApp Storage, Linux Certified, Kubernetes Certified, DevOps, Docker, etc. Roles & Responsibilities: * Experienced Senior SRE working on Kubernetes, On ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$145K - $165K/yr
About the role Bolt Graphics is seeking a highly experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to design, build, and operate highly reliable developer and production systems. This role is mission ...
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$145K - $165K/yr
About the role Bolt Graphics is seeking a highly experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to design, build, and operate highly reliable developer and production systems. This role is mission ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$67 - $89.25/hr
They are seeking a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer to support the development of next-generation diagnostics software and services, focusing on infrastructure management, production issue ...
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$67 - $89.25/hr
They are seeking a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer to support the development of next-generation diagnostics software and services, focusing on infrastructure management, production issue ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
The Role We're hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to own the operational health of our connected sensor platform -- spanning a live fleet of edge hardware deployed at customer sites and the cloud ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
The Role We're hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to own the operational health of our connected sensor platform -- spanning a live fleet of edge hardware deployed at customer sites and the cloud ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67.25 - $89.25/hr
They are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to create and manage software for automating and securing public cloud environments while ensuring system reliability and monitoring performance.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67.25 - $89.25/hr
They are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to create and manage software for automating and securing public cloud environments while ensuring system reliability and monitoring performance.
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67.25 - $89.25/hr
The Role We're hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to own the operational health of our connected sensor platform - spanning a live fleet of edge hardware deployed at customer sites and the cloud ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$67.25 - $89.25/hr
The Role We're hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to own the operational health of our connected sensor platform - spanning a live fleet of edge hardware deployed at customer sites and the cloud ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$67.25 - $89.25/hr
Special Forces. The Role We're hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to own the operational health of our connected sensor platform -- spanning a live fleet of edge hardware deployed at ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$67.25 - $89.25/hr
Special Forces. The Role We're hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to own the operational health of our connected sensor platform -- spanning a live fleet of edge hardware deployed at ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
They are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to operate and scale critical products for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) teams, ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical ...
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$57.75 - $76.75/hr
They are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to operate and scale critical products for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) teams, ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical ...
Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid
$209K - $266K/yr
Site Reliability Engineer - Vehicle Software The role As a Site Reliability Engineer at Wayve, you will work across the full reliability stack for our vehicle software: observability, incident ...
Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid
$209K - $266K/yr
Site Reliability Engineer - Vehicle Software The role As a Site Reliability Engineer at Wayve, you will work across the full reliability stack for our vehicle software: observability, incident ...
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An Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is responsible for maintaining the reliability, scalability, and performance of software systems. They help bridge the gap between software development and IT operations by automating processes, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents. Entry-level SREs typically work on tasks such as writing scripts, managing cloud infrastructure, and improving deployment pipelines. They collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure systems run efficiently and with minimal downtime. Strong problem-solving skills and a foundational understanding of coding, networking, and cloud services are essential for success in this role.
As an Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer, you’ll often be responsible for monitoring system performance, responding to incidents, automating operational tasks, and assisting with software deployments. You may also support your team in troubleshooting issues, documenting solutions and procedures, and participating in on-call rotations. Collaboration with software developers, IT support, and other SREs is common to ensure systems are reliable and scalable. Over time, you’ll gain exposure to more advanced tasks like infrastructure improvement projects and building new automation tools, setting a strong foundation for career growth in site reliability engineering.
To thrive as an Entry Level Site Reliability Engineer, you need a solid understanding of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, basic programming or scripting (such as Python or Bash), and generally a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS, GCP, or Azure), configuration management tools (such as Ansible or Terraform), and version control systems (like Git) is commonly expected, while certifications can be a plus. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset will help you stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining system reliability, quickly resolving incidents, and effectively supporting development teams in a dynamic operations environment.
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Sunnyvale, CA • On-site
$104K - $171K/yr
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Posted 8 days ago
Alibaba Cloud Native Message Middleware Team is responsible for message products, including RocketMQ and other messaging products. We are committed to creating a more stable, user-friendly, streaming, and large-scale messaging platform for the future.
Cloud Product Operations & Reliability
Oversee stability maintenance, performance tuning, and high-availability architecture design for cloud middleware, including messaging middleware (Kafka/RocketMQ).
Manage the containerized middleware lifecycle on Kubernetes clusters: implement deployments, auto-scaling, version upgrades, and resource optimization in K8s environments.
Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis
Lead the troubleshooting of middleware-related incidents (e.g., message backlog, service registration failures) through log analysis, distributed tracing, and monitoring systems.
Develop diagnostic tools using Java/Go to resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility challenges.
Automation & Operational Excellence
Build Python/Go/Shell automation tools to standardize middleware deployment, monitoring, and disaster recovery workflows.
Implement chaos engineering experiments, capacity planning strategies, and failover mechanisms to enhance system resilience.
Strong scripting skills in Shell/Python and experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform preferred).
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualification:
Experience: Over 2 years of experience in distributed systems reliability engineering, familiar with high-availability architecture design, and proficient in at least one of Python, Go, or Java.
Messaging: Cluster management, message reliability assurance, and performance optimization for Kafka/RocketMQ.
Hands-on Experience Deploying Middleware On Kubernetes (Helm/Operator Preferred).
Automation: Ability to convert operations experience into automated solutions and familiarity with various message middleware, e.g., Kafka and RocketMQ.
Preferred Qualification
SRE Practices: Familiar with core SRE practices (incident review, error budgeting, chaos engineering) and experienced in building automated risk control systems.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $104,400 and $171,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
