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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Plano, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Richmond, VA or Plano, TX Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week Duration: Long term contract Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Site ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Local Candidates Only Work Schedule Hybrid work model with rotating teams: * Team A: Onsite Thursday & Friday; Remote Monday Wednesday

Site Reliability Engineer(SRE)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Location: Dallas Texas (Onsite) Experience: 10 30 years Job Type: Fulltime Role Overview We are hiring a highly experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to drive ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$65 - $86.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Middleware API Key Skills: SRE, Middleware API, Scripting and Automation tools Experience: 10+ Years' experience Location: Seattle, Washington & Atlanta, Georgia We ...

About the Role As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Mercor, you'll own production reliability across our most critical systems, partnering directly with infrastructure leadership. You'll play a ...

Site Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$67.25 - $89.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Platform and software · shared across customers Reports to: Director, Site Reliability Location: Remote (US) Department: Cloud Platform Engineering / SRE/Reliability ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Charlotte, NC

$55.75 - $74/hr

Define and own the enterprise monitoring and SRE observability strategy * Serve as the subject matter expert for Dynatrace, ServiceNow integration, and alerting architecture * Evaluate and recommend ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Mclean, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote No sponsorship available. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. What You Will Do We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the SBA ...

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How much do hourly site reliability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly site reliability engineer in the United States is $63.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.81 and $72.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineer makes $500,000 a year?

A senior or specialized Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience, advanced skills in automation, cloud infrastructure, and monitoring tools can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially in high-cost-of-living areas or large tech companies. Such roles often require certifications, leadership responsibilities, and a strong track record in system reliability and scalability.

How much do SREs typically get paid?

Hourly Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) in the United States typically earn between $30 and $70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and company size. Salaries can also be influenced by skills in cloud platforms, automation tools, and certifications such as Google Cloud or AWS.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior engineers in high-demand fields such as software engineering, site reliability engineering, and data engineering can earn $300,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, specialized skills, and working at large tech companies or startups. These roles often require expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and advanced troubleshooting, along with strong problem-solving abilities and sometimes certifications like AWS or Google Cloud.

Will AI replace SRE jobs?

AI is expected to augment the work of Site Reliability Engineers by automating routine tasks such as monitoring, incident response, and data analysis. However, SRE roles will continue to require human oversight, problem-solving skills, and system design expertise to manage complex systems and ensure reliability. AI tools are seen as complementary rather than replacement for SREs.

What is the difference between Hourly Site Reliability Engineer vs Cloud Operations Engineer?

AspectHourly Site Reliability EngineerCloud Operations Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires SRE certifications, Linux, and cloud platform knowledgeOften requires cloud certifications, Linux, and scripting skills
Work EnvironmentFocuses on maintaining system reliability, monitoring, and incident responseHandles cloud infrastructure deployment, management, and optimization
Employer & IndustryTech companies, SaaS providers, cloud servicesCloud service providers, enterprise IT, SaaS companies

Hourly Site Reliability Engineers and Cloud Operations Engineers share skills in cloud platforms and system management. However, SREs focus more on system reliability, incident response, and uptime, while Cloud Operations Engineers concentrate on deploying and managing cloud infrastructure. Both roles are vital in cloud-centric organizations but serve different primary functions.

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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Application Management Services LLC

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$53.25 - $70.75/hr

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Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Role: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Duration: Long-term Contract

Employment Type: W2 / 1099 / C2C

 

Job Description:

We are actively looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for an exciting opportunity with our client.

Preferred: Exp. With Banking/Payments Domain

 

Responsibilities

  • Maintain application reliability, availability, and performance
  • Monitor production environments and proactively identify issues
  • Automate operational tasks and reduce manual intervention
  • Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
  • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cloud teams
  • Improve system scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency

Required Skills:

  • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  • Linux/Unix Administration
  • Monitoring & Observability (Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Kubernetes & Docker
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)
  • Automation & Scripting (Python, Shell)
  • Incident Management & Production Support
  • Performance Tuning and Reliability Engineering