Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

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 As an Engineering Manager in Site Reliability Engineering at Indeed, you will manage and grow a team that applies software engineering principles to make systems more reliable and scalable. These systems support Indeed’s mission to help people get jobs. You will create an environment where engineers can do their best work by setting clear direction, removing obstacles, supporting their technical and professional growth, and maintaining high standards for engineering and production operations. In this role, you will partner with product and engineering teams to turn business and reliability needs into clear technical plans. You will help teams set service-level objectives (measurable reliability targets) and use error-budget signals to balance feature delivery with reliability work. You will also guide decisions about architecture, observability, capacity, incident readiness, and sustainable on‑call practices, helping teams reduce risk and repetitive operational work through automation and durable engineering solutions. Responsibilities Own the team’s delivery roadmap, aligning priorities with product and business goals. Partner with engineering peers, product managers, UX, and program management to define and execute a clear long‑term strategy. Mentor and support engineers at varying stages of their careers, from new hires to senior contributors. Create conditions that enable the team to self‑organize, maintain predictable delivery, and sustain healthy velocity. Raise the technical bar by setting clear expectations around quality, processes, and engineering best practices. Support technical problem‑solving by encouraging pragmatic decisions and thoughtful trade‑off discussions. Skills/Competencies Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or a PhD with a minimum of 3 years experience Proficiency with cloud infrastructure and observability tools/platforms, such AWS, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Terraform, GitLab, and Datadog. Experience in improving availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency of systems through modern reliability practices such as SLOs, error budgets, incident response, and operational guardrails. Proven experience delivering large‑scale initiatives that span multiple teams while establishing effective engineering practices and processes. Experience with modern software development technologies and architectures (e.g., service-oriented systems, APIs, web or backend frameworks). Experience working with data‑intensive systems or applied machine learning is a plus but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Salary Range Transparency Tier 1 - United States of America 140,000 - 210,000 USD per year Tier 2 - United States of America 155,000 - 233,000 USD per year Tier 3 - United States of America 171,000 - 257,000 USD per year Tier 4 - United States of America N/A Tier 5 - United States of America 195,000 - 293,000 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 ( ), 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 ! 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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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. Indeed’s Employee Recruiting Privacy Policy Like other employers Indeed uses our own technologies to help us find and attract top talent from around the world. In addition to our site’s user and privacy policy found at , we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy found at . 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. Deadline The deadline to apply to this position is [10/09/2026]. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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