SRE Systems Engineer
Ladders · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead operational priorities in enterprise technology.
- Respond to critical customer service incidents.
- Automate issue detection and resolution.
- Contribute to compliance and resiliency initiatives.
- Collaborate with and mentor engineering teams.
About the role
SRE Systems Engineer
We are seeking a SRE Systems Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor customer-facing services and lead responses to Severity 0 (Sev0) and Severity 1 (Sev1) incidents
- Automate detection and resolution of recurring production issues to minimize operational toil
- Contribute to compliance and resiliency initiatives including destructive testing and game day exercises
- Partner with and mentor team members on current technologies and development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience
- Experience in enterprise-scale internet service engineering or support
- Strong Command Line Interface (CLI) knowledge of Unix variants, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Expertise in TCP/IP networking technologies and protocols
- Experience with incident management and ITIL service operations in a 24/7 environment
- Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar scripting languages; experience with AWS infrastructure
Benefits
- Resources to support balance and personal development
- AI agents to enhance productivity and impact
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Collaborative work environment emphasizing innovation
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Key skills/competency
- SRE Systems Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Incident Management
- ITIL
- Python
- Go
- AWS
- TCP/IP Networking
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Skills & topics
- SRE
- Systems Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Linux
- RHEL
- TCP/IP
- Python
- Go
- AWS
- Incident Management
- ITIL
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with enterprise-scale internet service engineering, RHEL, TCP/IP, and scripting languages like Python or Go.
- Showcase incident response skills: Emphasize your experience in 24/7 environments, incident management, and ITIL.
- Demonstrate automation expertise: Detail your ability to automate issue detection and resolution using scripting and AWS.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss Unix CLI, networking protocols, and cloud infrastructure.
- Express your interest: Clearly articulate your understanding of operational excellence and its impact on customer outcomes.
Technical preparation
Master Unix CLI, especially RHEL.,Deepen TCP/IP networking knowledge.,Practice Python or Go scripting.,Review AWS infrastructure concepts.
Behavioral questions
Describe a critical incident you managed.,How do you automate recurring issues?,How do you mentor junior engineers?,How do you ensure operational consistency?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required education for the SRE Systems Engineer role at Ladders?
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. However, equivalent experience in enterprise-scale internet service engineering or support will also be considered for the SRE Systems Engineer position.
- Does Ladders offer visa sponsorship for the SRE Systems Engineer position?
- No, this SRE Systems Engineer role is for US-based candidates only and does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have work authorization in the United States.
- What are the key technical skills for the SRE Systems Engineer at Ladders?
- Key technical skills for this SRE Systems Engineer role include strong Command Line Interface (CLI) knowledge of Unix variants (especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux), expertise in TCP/IP networking, proficiency in Python or Go, and experience with AWS infrastructure.
- Is the SRE Systems Engineer position at Ladders remote?
- Yes, the SRE Systems Engineer position is fully remote and is open to candidates based in the United States.
- What is the salary range for the SRE Systems Engineer role at Ladders?
- The SRE Systems Engineer position at Ladders offers an annual compensation between $120,000 and $150,000.
- What is the company culture like for an SRE Systems Engineer at Ladders?
- The culture for an SRE Systems Engineer at Ladders emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. They also provide resources for work-life balance and utilize AI agents to enhance productivity.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an SRE Systems Engineer at Ladders?
- Primary responsibilities include monitoring customer-facing services, responding to critical incidents, automating issue resolution, contributing to compliance initiatives, and mentoring team members.