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Director of Site Reliability Engineering

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Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
Are you a hands-on leader within the DevOps/SRE space? Are you a supporter of responsible AI adoption & cybersecurity? This opportunity requires an incredibly versatile SRE to handle both hands on & strategic initiatives while leading a team!

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Salary: $200,000 - $260,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Director of Site Reliability Engineering to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the stability and efficiency of our cutting-edge technology services, ensuring that our systems are always online and performant. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a talented team of engineers, developing and implementing site reliability best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of technology, working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your work will have a direct impact on our business and customers.

Why join us?

  • Competitive Base Salary Stock options
  • Company paid health plan for employees
  • Flexible Hours
  • Very generous PTO
  • Dental and Vision, FSA, HSA
  • Small team, autonomy
  • Many more great perks!

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Director of Site Reliability Engineering to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the stability and efficiency of our cutting-edge technology services, ensuring that our systems are always online and performant. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a talented team of engineers, developing and implementing site reliability best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of technology, working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your work will have a direct impact on our business and customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Site Reliability Engineers.
  • Develop and implement best practices for system reliability, scalability, operability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to define service level objectives, ensure we are exceeding them, and implement strategies to improve upon them.
  • Drive the design and deployment of our multi-region architectures and on-prem deployments.
  • Utilize your expertise in K8 and CloudFormation to automate and innovate.
  • Oversee compliance with frameworks such as FedRAMP and SOC 2.
  • Develop a deep understanding of our AI/ML Infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Work closely with other teams to identify and correct bottlenecks in the delivery process.
  • Spearhead incident management, ensuring swift resolution, comprehensive post-mortem investigations, and effective preventative measures.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering leadership & 10 years of SRE/Infrastructure/DevOps experience
  • Proven leadership experience managing high-performing engineering teams.
  • Extensive experience with K8, CloudFormation, and multi-region architectures.
  • In-depth understanding of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP and SOC 2.
  • Prior experience in a startup environment is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in AI/ML Infrastructure and on-prem deployments.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Join us in this exciting role where you can make a significant impact. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. If you are a driven, results-oriented leader with a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving, we would love to hear from you.

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Salary : $200,000 - $260,000

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