Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Red Hat; Remote; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider is looking for a Sr. Site Reliability Engineer to drive service reliability, performance, and scalability. The role involves developing automation scripts, mentoring junior engineers, and leading incident response efforts. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, significant Linux server experience, and a strong foundation in public cloud services like AWS and GCP. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in the world of open source technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement 401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave plans for all new parents

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing Linux servers running RHEL, CentOS, or Fedora.
• 3+ years with enterprise systems monitoring; knowledge of Prometheus is a plus.
• 3+ years with enterprise configuration management software like Ansible.
• 2+ years programming with object-oriented languages; Golang, Java, or Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of robust code and automation scripts.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and testing processes.
• Solve moderately complex issues impacting service reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaborative environment.

Skills

Linux server management

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Automation scripting

Code reviews

Incident response

Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Ansible

Docker

Prometheus

Job description

The Sr. Site Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving the reliability, performance, and scalability of services with minimal instruction. This role involves tackling non-routine assignments and resolving moderately complex issues that directly impact the service’s stability and effectiveness.

The Sr. Site Reliability Engineer applies a deep understanding of software and systems engineering principles to design and implement solutions that enhance service reliability.

This position requires good judgment and the ability to prioritize work effectively while contributing to the overall goals of the SRE team and organization.

Note: This role may come into contact with confidential or sensitive customer information requiring special treatment in accordance with Red Hat policies and applicable privacy laws.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and implementation of robust code and automation scripts to improve service reliability and scalability.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and testing processes to ensure the highest quality standards in the codebase.
• Work to solve moderately complex issues, making decisions that impact the service's reliability and performance.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Engage in a regular on-call rotation, taking responsibility for critical incidents and ensuring timely resolution.
• Lead incident response and postmortem processes, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and refine SRE tools and systems that support service objectives.
• Take ownership of tasks and projects, prioritizing them according to their impact on service health and team goals.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software or systems engineering is required. However, hands‑on experience that demonstrates your ability and interest in Site Reliability Engineering are valuable to us, and may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. You must have some experience programming in at least one of these languages: Python, Golang, C, C++ or another object‑oriented language. You must have experience working with public clouds such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. You must also have the ability to collaboratively troubleshoot and solve problems in a team setting.
• As an SRE you will be most successful if you have some experience troubleshooting an as‑a‑service offering (SaaS, PaaS, etc.) and some experience working with complex distributed systems. Direct experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift is a plus. We like to see a demonstrated ability to debug, optimize code and automate routine tasks. We are Red Hat, so you need a basic understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems.

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of experience managing Linux servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Fedora hosted at a cloud provider such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Compute Engine (GCE), or Microsoft Azure
• 3+ years of experience with enterprise systems monitoring; knowledge of Prometheus is a plus
• 3+ years of experience with enterprise configuration management software like Ansible by Red Hat, Puppet, or Chef
• 2+ years of experience programming with at least one object‑oriented language; Golang, Java, or Python are preferred
• 2+ years of experience delivering a hosted service
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot system issues
• Solid understanding of standard TCP/IP networking and common protocols like DNS and HTTP
• Solid communications skills and experience working directly with and presenting to customers
• 1+ year(s) of experience with Kubernetes is a plus
• 1+ year(s) of experience with docker‑based containers is a plus

The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $195,680.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community‑powered approach to deliver high‑performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in‑office, to office‑flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We’re a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat

Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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