Data Center Engineer Jobs

Discover Data Center Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Data center engineers help design, build, operate, and improve the facilities and infrastructure that keep digital services running. Browse vetted opportunities and find roles that align with your technical expertise and career goals.

What Does a Data Center Engineer Do?

Data Center Engineers support the reliable operation of critical computing environments. Depending on the role, they may plan facility capacity, oversee power and cooling systems, maintain servers and network equipment, monitor performance, and coordinate deployments or upgrades. They also help troubleshoot incidents, document procedures, and collaborate with operations, security, facilities, and engineering teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with data center operations, hardware, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Useful knowledge may include power distribution, UPS and generator systems, HVAC and cooling, cabling, monitoring tools, and incident management. Communication, careful documentation, safety awareness, and the ability to solve problems under pressure are valuable across many positions. Requirements vary by employer and specialization.

Data Center Engineer Career Paths

Data center engineers can specialize in areas such as facilities, critical infrastructure, network operations, hardware, capacity planning, or data center design. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, site operations leadership, infrastructure architecture, or program management roles. Certifications and hands-on experience with relevant technologies can support career development.

Find Data Center Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Explore Data Center Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where you can search vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, location, and experience level, then identify openings that fit your background and next career move.

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$200K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI platform strategy and operations, ensuring seamless access and governance while driving enterprise-wide adoption and continuous improvement of innovative AI solutions...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $253K *

Lead commercial growth in the datacenter market by driving strategy, securing design wins, and developing a high-performing sales team focused on hyperscale operators and critical infrastructure partn...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$245K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining Digital Employee Experience and Unified Observability. As a Solutions Engineer, you'll partner with sales to drive technical strategies, solve complex challenges, and enh...

Ararat, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building robust data pipelines, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks. Leverage expertise in Skyline DataMiner to enhance network performance analytics and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Lead the global network architecture and engineering strategy, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that align with business goals. Drive innovation, oversee project delivery, and establish technical s...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and integration of advanced nuclear energy systems by applying systems engineering methods to translate objectives into clear, verifiable requirements and solutions, while collab...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $158K *

Manage and enhance AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment to solve complex challenges and optimize sy...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Unlock the potential of AI by developing resilient cloud infrastructure services. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance backend systems, optimize performance, and redefine AI capabilities in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering technical expertise for ProAV solutions, ensuring successful customer onboarding, advanced troubleshooting, and pre-sales support across the North Central U.S. while enga...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $160K *

Engineer scalable cloud platforms by automating processes and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline deployments and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure that meets evolving bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of datacenter procurement by driving strategies for critical infrastructure, leading negotiations, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless project execution and cost-effe...

San Jose, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join us to transform enterprise OS infrastructure through modern practices, leveraging your Python expertise and operational skills to drive modernization, package migrations, and effective CI/CD impl...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality assurance excellence by leading inspections across North America, ensuring critical infrastructure meets project standards. Collaborate with suppliers and teams to mitigate risks and d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Advance the development of EV charging infrastructure by supporting project management activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project controls are effectively maintained a...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures for web applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managing threats. Utilize your expertise to protect vital data a...

Washington, DCRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $140K *

Accelerate customer success by owning escalated technical issues, collaborating across teams, and mentoring support engineers. Drive product improvements and ensure high-quality support for Calix Clou...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $234K *

Partner with us to lead service operations for mission-critical data centers, driving growth and ensuring exceptional customer experiences across North America. Leverage your HVAC expertise to enhance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing OT/ICS networks for energy systems. As a senior engineer, you'll design network architectures, manage cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $200K *

Optimize our data infrastructure platform by enhancing automation, observability, and stability. Drive architectural changes to support long-term service requirements while ensuring high throughput an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by owning AWS cloud operations, enhancing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operation...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$218K - $286K *

Unlock potential by leading technical transformations and driving strategic growth. Collaborate with Account Executives to deliver innovative solutions, leveraging AI and modern technologies to create...

Glendale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $220K *

Champion the future of data centers by managing multiple commissioning projects, ensuring quality and performance, while leading cross-functional teams through every phase of project execution. Elevat...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $196K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by developing cutting-edge cyber tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national defense capabilities while advancing your career in a fast-paced en...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Center Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Center Engineer helps design, maintain, and improve data center infrastructure. Responsibilities may include supporting servers and networks, monitoring facility systems, troubleshooting issues, planning capacity, and coordinating equipment installations or upgrades.

  • What qualifications are needed for Data Center Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value experience in data center operations, IT infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or facilities engineering. Knowledge of power and cooling systems, hardware, monitoring, and incident response may also be useful.

  • How much do Data Center Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so explore current listings to review compensation details.

  • What career paths are available for Data Center Engineers?question toggle

    Career paths may include specialization in facilities, critical infrastructure, networking, hardware, capacity planning, or design. Experienced engineers may move into senior engineering, operations leadership, architecture, or program management.

  • Where can I find Data Center Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Center Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.