What does a Site Reliability Engineer do?

You keep websites and IT systems running reliably around the clock.

What education does Site Reliability Engineer require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Site Reliability Engineer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 125'000 per year (approximate).

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Site Reliability Engineer

IT & Technology

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) ensure the reliability, availability and performance of IT systems and services. They automate operational processes, implement monitoring solutions, define Service Level Objectives and respond to incidents. They work at the intersection of software development and IT operations, relying on Infrastructure as Code.

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 125'000

CHF 10'417/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 160'000

CHF 13'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Site Reliability Engineer

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT10/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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