Site Reliability Engineer I

Indeed; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Equity-based incentives (RSUs)

Open paid time off

11 paid holidays

Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave

Job summary

Indeed’s Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) collaborate with product teams to design, code, test, run, and evolve systems that help people worldwide get jobs. You will partner with SRE, software, and product teams to balance feature velocity with reliability, and explore AI-driven workflows to reduce manual effort and improve quality at scale.

You’ll apply new technologies and best practices, participate in code reviews, and contribute to robust guardrails for reliability and observability in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Math or related field.
• Familiarity with AWS, Java, Kotlin, and/or React.js.
• Passion to learn and develop new skills continuously.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain features for a suite of shared services and tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver well-designed solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and best practices in software engineering.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in related field

AWS

Java

Kotlin

React.js

Passion to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Our Mission

As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.

(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026)

Day to Day

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) at Indeed work closely with product teams to design, code, test, run, and evolve the systems that help people around the world get jobs. We collaborate with dozens of Indeed teams to drive the adoption of modern reliability practices like Service Level Objectives, error budget policies, actionable alerting, production on-call support, incident management/retrospective, and robust guardrails for AI-driven workflows.

In this role you’ll partner closely with other members of SRE, software engineers, and product managers to balance feature velocity with system reliability. You’ll proactively identify opportunities to improve resilience, reliability, observability, efficiency, and operational excellence. You’ll explore automation and emerging technologies such as generative AI and agentic developerment/engineering to reduce manual effort and improve quality at scale by automation routine tasks and driving the adoption of modern reliability practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain features for a suite of shared services and tools.

• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver well-designed solutions.

• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.

• Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and best practices in software engineering.

Skills/Competencies

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

• Familiarity with AWS, Java, Kotlin, and/or React.js

• Passion to learn and develop new skills continuously

Salary Range Transparency

Tier 1 - United States of America 85,000 - 127,000 USD per year

Tier 2 - United States of America 94,000 - 142,000 USD per year

Tier 3 - United States of America 104,000 - 156,000 USD per year

Tier 4 - N/A

Tier 5 - United States of America 118,000 - 178,000 USD per year

Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.

Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing

We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

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Inclusion & Belonging

Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.

We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.

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AI Notice

Indeed is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout our hiring process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this position by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws.

This position accepts applications on an ongoing basis, and there is no deadline to apply.

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