Site Reliability Engineer (Data)

Zapier is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join their Data Platforms team, focusing on enhancing the reliability and operational maturity of their modern data stack. This role combines traditional SRE responsibilities with specialized focus on data infrastructure, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about building reliable systems at scale.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $141,100 to $185,300, plus equity and bonus opportunities. As a remote-first company, Zapier emphasizes strong async communication and collaboration across time zones while providing the flexibility of remote work.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of SRE experience, strong cloud infrastructure knowledge (particularly AWS), and expertise in observability and incident response. You'll work with technologies like Databricks, Airflow, and various LLMOps tools, while implementing infrastructure as code and automation to reduce toil and improve system reliability.

Key responsibilities include evolving data platforms with reliability best practices, implementing comprehensive monitoring solutions, automating operations, and participating in on-call rotations. You'll also contribute to security compliance and work closely with various engineering teams to ensure platforms are both reliable and user-friendly.

Zapier offers a unique culture focused on automation and efficiency, where your work directly impacts millions of businesses globally. The company values diversity, provides comprehensive benefits, and maintains a transparent, equitable compensation philosophy. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while helping scale a platform that enables business automation worldwide.