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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$91K - $163K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding our organization against evolving cyber threats. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll design robust defenses and collaborate across teams to enhance security post...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to evaluate and implement solutions, driving technical discovery and adoption. Collaborate with sales teams to demonstrate value, manage multiple projects, and identify expansion...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in crafting target-state architecture that integrates business processes, applications, and data. Your role will shape enterprise transformation while ensuring alignment with strategic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in designing and building secure integrations for enterprise ITSM platforms. Analyze data flows, enhance system connections, and ensure compliance while delivering resilient solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $208K *

Lead the charge in transforming data center network designs into seamless execution. Drive end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and efficient deployment across multiple site...

Colorado, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate database operations and backup strategies for a major automotive client. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and disaster recovery in a dynamic AWS environmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data center projects by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic site development, and fostering client relationships to deliver innovative digital infrastructure solution...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data center development, managing cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes site strategy and portfolio development, ensur...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion cross-functional initiatives and lead data center site development projects. Drive strategic growth by managing land opportunities, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships wit...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with our dynamic engineering team as you design and model innovative refrigerant and water piping systems using Solidworks, ensuring precision in product documentation and lifecycle management...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us advance our utilities and data center solutions by leading strategic customer partnerships, identifying market needs, and fostering scalable growth for a trusted workforce collaboration in cri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$206K - $283K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance in network security transformation, collaborating with sales teams to architect solutions that enhance customer security postures and drive successful out...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $283K *

Transform customer security with your expertise in network security and zero trust. Collaborate across teams to define robust solutions and lead critical technical discussions that enhance cybersecuri...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $250K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance customer workflows. Lead architectural decisions, establish standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage in designing and implementing robust cybersecurity solutions while managing security technologies and cloud services. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational performance and support clie...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate technology leadership by shaping enterprise transformation strategies, building executive relationships, and driving market presence. Collaborate across teams to connect technology investments...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$166K - $230K *

Empower your career as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer focusing on enhancing Lakehouse infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Shape innovative cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency in store technology operations. Elevate performance th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $215K *

Advance the cloud platform capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable product delivery while enhancing developer experience and shaping reliability practices in a mission-driven healthcare...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $150K *

Drive the design and delivery of advanced AI solutions, mentoring engineers and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable architectures, leadi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and support power market strategies, utility engagements, and commercial transactions. Collaborate across teams to drive energy procurement initiatives and monitor regulatory developments impa...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $199K *

Champion a high-performing team of data engineers to drive data transformation, influence technical architecture, and ensure reliable data systems while aligning with business objectives and engineeri...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the brand and product experience. You'll create visually compelling designs, develop marketing materials, and collaborate with engineers to enhance our product in a fast-pac...

Mexico, MORemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide vital technical support and consulting, building relationships and managing opportunities to enhance sales and drive customer satisfaction in field applications engi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.