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Corporate Tools

Site Reliability Engineer

Post Falls, ID · On-site +1

$175K/yr

This is a remote position, but if you're near one of our local offices, you're welcome to come ... Our Site Reliability Engineer should help keep our systems steady, secure, and running like a well ...

PROLIM Global Corporation

Reliability Engineer 3

$104K - $132K/yr

Title - Reliability Engineer Location - Lewisville, Ohio, USA (remote is fine as well) Years - 7 to 10 years The below certification is must to have! * Mandatory Certified Maintenance and Reliability ...

The Timberline Group

Dynatrace SRE

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$55.50 - $73.75/hr

Dynatrace SRE Contract Duration:6+ month with potential to Convert or Extend Location:Remote - Must reside in US Work Hours: 8am - 5pm CST Qualifications/Skills Needed: * Support and Troubleshooting

PROLIM Global Corporation

Reliability Engineer 3

Lewistown, OH · On-site +1

$93K - $118K/yr

Lewisville, Ohio, USA (Remote option available) Experience: 7-10 years About the Role: ATS Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Reliability Engineer with strong experience in Steel Manufacturing.

Ad Hoc

Site Reliability Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$57.50 - $76.50/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Job number: 880 This is a remote position. Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile ...

Ztek Consulting INC

AWS DevOPS/SRE Engineer

Norfolk, VA · Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

AWS DevOPS/SRE Engineer REMOTE Top Skills Required : Devops Eng with strong AWS experience - DevOps/SRE related AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Monitoring / Responsibilities : Key Responsibilities ...

Diné Development Corporation

Site Reliability Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

This position is contingent upon contract award.* Responsibilities * Provide senior-level engineering support to improve reliability, availability, performance, and maintainability of GEOMAP cloud ...

Point Broadband

Network Reliability Engineer

$104K - $132K/yr

Network Reliability Engineer Remote - Successful candidate must live in a state in which Point Broadband operates (AL, FL, GA, MD, MI, NY, OH, TN, TX, or VA) #LI-remote Summary: Point Broadband is ...

NTT DATA Services

Site Reliability Engineer

Westlake, TX · On-site +1

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

We are currently seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join our team in Westlake, Texas (US-TX), ... The starting pay range for this remote role is 85,000-140,000 This range reflects the minimum and ...

GDIT

Site Reliability Engineer

WV · Remote

$164K - $215K/yr

Yes GDIT is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to help ensure the resilience, performance ... Remote Travel= 25-50% Expected The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $215,050.

NTT DATA Services

Site Reliability Engineer

Westlake, TX · On-site +1

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

We are currently seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join our team in Westlake, Texas (US-TX), ... The starting pay range for this remote role is 85,000-140,000 This range reflects the minimum and ...

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How much do remote contract reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote contract reliability engineer in the United States is $117,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Remote Contract Reliability Engineers?

Remote Contract Reliability Engineers are professionals who work remotely, usually on a contract basis, to ensure that systems, equipment, or software operate reliably and efficiently. Their main focus is on analyzing data, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements to enhance the dependability and performance of products or processes. They collaborate with teams virtually to identify potential failures, recommend solutions, and help organizations minimize downtime and maintenance costs. Their work spans various industries such as manufacturing, technology, and energy, and typically involves using specialized tools and methodologies to predict and prevent problems before they occur.

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

To thrive as a Remote Contract Reliability Engineer, you need a solid background in reliability engineering, failure analysis, and maintenance planning, often supported by a degree in engineering and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with reliability analysis software (like ReliaSoft), asset management systems, and certifications such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and self-motivation skills are essential for effectively collaborating and delivering results in a remote, contract-based environment. These skills ensure the engineer can optimize system reliability, reduce downtime, and meet client expectations efficiently from a remote location.

How does a Remote Contract Reliability Engineer typically collaborate with on-site teams and stakeholders?

As a Remote Contract Reliability Engineer, you will frequently collaborate with on-site teams through virtual meetings, project management platforms, and real-time data sharing tools. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll provide recommendations, troubleshoot issues, and review maintenance or performance data remotely. You may also participate in regular status updates and coordinate with cross-functional teams—such as operations, maintenance, and safety—to implement reliability improvements and ensure asset uptime. Successful remote collaboration often relies on proactive communication and clear documentation of your analyses and recommendations.

What is the difference between Remote Contract Reliability Engineer vs Remote Contract Maintenance Technician?

AspectRemote Contract Reliability EngineerRemote Contract Maintenance Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like Six Sigma or Reliability EngineeringTechnical diploma or certifications in maintenance or HVAC
Work EnvironmentDesigning reliability strategies, analyzing data remotely, consultingPerforming repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance remotely or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, energy, aerospace industriesManufacturing plants, facilities management, industrial sectors

The Remote Contract Reliability Engineer focuses on analyzing systems, improving reliability, and providing remote consulting, while the Remote Contract Maintenance Technician handles hands-on repairs and maintenance tasks. Both roles may work remotely or on-site, but their core responsibilities and required skills differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Contract Reliability Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,973 per year, or $56.7 per hour.
Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Corporate Tools

Post Falls, ID • On-site, Remote

$175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Overview
Corporate Tools is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer. You will be a traditional company employee. This is a remote position, but if you're near one of our local offices, you're welcome to come hangout with us in-office as well. Our main offices are in Post Falls, ID, and Spokane, WA; we also have satellite offices in Austin, TX, and Salt Lake City, UT. You'll be working 40 hours a week and, of course, enjoy great company benefits. Our Site Reliability Engineer should help keep our systems steady, secure, and running like a well-oiled machine (except without actual oil). You'll work closely with our DevOps engineers to build out tools and automation that make things faster, easier, and less painful for everyone.
Your main job? Stop problems before they start. And when something does break (because let's be real-it will), help us fix it quickly and learn from it so we don't do the same dumb thing twice. We're big on taking ownership here. You won't get blamed for something going wrong-but you will be expected to help make it right.
If you like digging into weird errors, thinking ahead, and making things just work-even when no one notices-this might be your kind of thing.
Wage
Up to $175,000 / year
Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
  • Annual review with raise option
  • 22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
    • After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company-not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want
    • The 4 holidays are: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
  • Quarterly allowance
    • Use to make your remote work set up more comfortable, for continuing education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for your coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever
  • Open concept office with friendly coworkers
  • Creative environment where you can make a difference
  • No dumb benefits like free dog walking on the weekends that snobby hipster places have to make you feel cool, but mathematically won't cost the company much money because you won't use it
  • Trail Mix Bar - oh yeah

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering roles.
  • Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
  • Strong proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration in production environments.
  • Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Sentry, or New Relic.
  • Proven ability to design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems and lead proactive incident response efforts.
  • Experience with performance tuning, database optimization, and caching strategies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis, Memcached).
  • Demonstrated ability to drive reliability improvements, reduce operational toil, and foster a culture of resilience and continuous improvement.
  • Experience leading reliability-focused initiatives such as post-incident reviews, capacity planning, and root cause analysis.
  • Experience in site reliability engineering within Ruby on Rails environments.
  • Familiarity with the Grafana observability stack and related tools (e.g., Alloy, Loki, Tempo, Prometheus).
  • In-depth experience with AWS services, including ECS, EKS, Route 53, and other related tools.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams to improve service reliability, reduce incident frequency, and drive operational excellence.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, applying SRE best practices to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.

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