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Junior Reliability Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Site Reliability Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$70.25 - $93.50/hr

... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to fostering a culture of engineering excellence and reliability as needed. Qualifications : Required : • Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - II

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

$53.50 - $71.25/hr

Description As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Level II, you will play a key role in maintaining ... to junior SREs, and collaborate with development teams to ensure systems are designed for ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - II

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

$53.50 - $71.25/hr

We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Level II who brings not only technical ... Provide mentorship and guidance to junior SREs and support staff. Participate in on-call rotations ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - II

Easton, OH · On-site +1

$50 - $66.50/hr

... (SRE) Level II who brings not only technical expertise but also strong communication and ... Provide mentorship and guidance to junior SREs and support staff. * Participate in on-call ...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$53 - $70.50/hr

Mentor junior engineers on reliability engineering, cloud operations, automation, and incident management best practices. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Site Reliability ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Columbus, OH

$53.75 - $71.25/hr

Collaborative leader with a proven track record mentoring junior engineers, driving SRE best-practice adoption across teams, and communicating clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer

Columbus, OH

$55 - $73.25/hr

Collaborative leader with a proven track record mentoring junior engineers, driving SRE best-practice adoption across teams, and communicating clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders ...

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SRE Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $135K/yr

... mentor junior engineers and fellow practitioners Role Summary: Experienced SRE Engineer in designing, managing and supporting distributed systems across multi-cloud environments. Key Skills ...

SRE Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

Mentor junior engineers and guide them in adopting SRE best practices, including cost optimization. Collaborate with development teams to embed observability, scalability, reliability, and cost ...

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75.25/hr

Citizenship / No clearance needed / 100% remote within the US Staff Site Reliability Engineer ... Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous ...

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How much do junior reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior reliability engineer in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Reliability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Reliability Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, data analysis, and reliability concepts, often supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with reliability modeling software, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) tools, and data collection systems is typically important. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for accurately identifying potential failures, improving system performance, and ensuring equipment reliability in various industries.

What is the difference between Junior Reliability Engineer vs Reliability Technician?

AspectJunior Reliability EngineerReliability Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering or related fieldUsually has technical certifications or vocational training
Work EnvironmentInvolves analysis, planning, and collaboration with engineering teamsHands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, energy, and industrial sectors for proactive reliability

The Junior Reliability Engineer focuses on analyzing data, developing reliability strategies, and working with engineering teams to improve system performance. In contrast, the Reliability Technician performs direct maintenance and repairs. Both roles support equipment uptime but differ in their responsibilities and required qualifications.

What are some common challenges faced by Junior Reliability Engineers in their first year, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Reliability Engineers often encounter challenges such as understanding complex equipment systems, learning to use reliability analysis tools, and adapting to fast-paced problem-solving environments. It's important to proactively seek mentorship from senior engineers, participate in hands-on training, and familiarize yourself with key reliability metrics and predictive maintenance techniques. Collaborating closely with maintenance teams and other engineering departments will also help you gain practical insights and contribute effectively to reliability improvement initiatives.

What does a Junior Reliability Engineer do?

A Junior Reliability Engineer assists in evaluating the reliability and performance of products, systems, or processes to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Their responsibilities often include collecting and analyzing data, identifying potential failure points, and supporting the development of maintenance strategies. They work under the guidance of senior engineers to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. This role typically involves collaboration with other engineering and operations teams to implement solutions and monitor improvements.
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Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - II

Huntington

Columbus, OH • On-site, Remote

$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Description

As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Level II, you will play a key role in maintaining the availability, scalability, and performance of critical infrastructure and services. You will be responsible for building and automating solutions that enhance system reliability and support continuous delivery. In this role, you will handle more complex operational tasks and incidents, provide mentorship to junior SREs, and collaborate with development teams to ensure systems are designed for reliability from the ground up.

  • Incident Management :
  • complex incidents, and ensure service uptime.  
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for high-impact production issues, providing detailed root cause analysis (RCA) and preventative measures.
  • Participate in on-call rotations, acting as an escalation point for Level 1 SREs during major incidents.
  • Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):  
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
  • Implement automation solutions to eliminate manual tasks and improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
  • Performance & Scalability:  
  • Analyze system performance and recommend optimizations for scalability and reliability.
  • Support capacity planning efforts by monitoring system metrics, traffic
  • patterns, and usage trends to predict future resource needs.
  • System Design & Architecture:  
  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to influence the design of new services and applications, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and resilient from the start.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with best practices in fault tolerance, redundancy, and recovery.
  • Monitoring & Observability:  
  • Build and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions to proactively detect and resolve issues before they impact end users.
  • Optimize existing monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Dynatrace) and build custom dashboards for better visibility into system health.
  • Security & Compliance:  
  • Ensure systems and infrastructure are secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational policies and industry best practices.
  • Assist with vulnerability management, system patching, and implementing security measures to protect the integrity and availability of services.
  • Continuous Improvement:  
  • Lead efforts to continuously improve operational processes, tools, and workflows.
  • Implement and enforce best practices in deployment, monitoring, and incident management to improve overall system reliability and reduce downtime.

Basic Qualification

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevOps, systems administration, or related roles.
  • Strong experience with Linux/Unix administration and proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Kubernetes, etc.).
    • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools such as dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK Stack, or similar platforms.
    • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP), load balancing, and CDNs.
    • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
    • Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
    • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in diagnosing production issues in high-scale environments.

Preferred:

  •  Background in MLOps, data engineering, and/or cloud-native AI deployment.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities
  • Knowledge of security best practices for AI and cloud infrastructure.
  • Contributions to open source AI/SRE projects or relevant technical communities
  • Proven track record of managing complex infrastructure, troubleshooting production issues, and optimizing system performance


Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds:  in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

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