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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$160K - $185K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading the architecture and evolution of a robust enterprise data platform, ensuring reliability and integration across analytics, reporting, and AI capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$89K - $133K *

Shape the future of power systems by delivering innovative automation and control solutions for generator control switchgear systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute projects from...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive the performance and scalability of next-gen networks by designing, deploying, and maintaining complex infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver optimal solutions, while mentoring...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for DoD personnel, enhancing program and financial management capabilities. Collaborate within a product team to modernize technology and deli...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $149K *

Accelerate your career as a Cybersecurity Engineer, enhancing security tools, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with teams to fortify defenses against threats. Drive incident response and...

Wrangell, AKRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in elevating cloud infrastructure through advanced Linux systems administration, mentoring, and project management in a high-growth tech environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading VDC initiatives, driving innovation, and enhancing collaboration across teams. Utilize advanced modeling techniques to optimize workflows and mentor team members fo...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $150K *

Engage with customers to drive design wins and sales revenue by leveraging technical expertise and business acumen. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, provide support, and build s...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and supporting PLC control systems in critical infrastructure. Collaborate with experts to ensure reliable automation across diverse facility systems while meeting client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform security engineering practices by building resilient systems that enhance and automate security workflows, ensuring smooth operation across multiple environments while integrating AI-assiste...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting critical technical infrastructure, collaborating across teams to implement innovative solutions, optimize performance, and mentor junior engineers while dri...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $140K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by designing and implementing robust Azure and AWS platforms. Collaborate on large-scale migrations, automate deployments, and enhance infrastructure as code pract...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative Azure and AWS infrastructure solutions. Collaborate on design, automation, and migration projects while driving DevOps practices for client success in diverse...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$164K - $246K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cloud requirements into actionable product strategies, ensuring technical excellence and successful implementations in complex environments...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $272K *

Shape the future of technical training and enablement, driving market awareness and engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful educational content while representing innovative technolo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Manage a talented engineering team, driving software development and community collaboration while maintaining high-quality standards and executing on ambitious goals effectively. Engage directly with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Help us define, design, and validate power architecture for AI data centers, driving innovation in power efficiency and system performance. Collaborate across teams to bring cutting-edge solutions fro...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform engineering concepts into successful project implementations by collaborating with design teams and providing technical expertise on cooling systems for optimal project execution and custome...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Drive the modernization of Veterans Benefits Administration claims processing by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and solutions, ensuring efficient data integration and analytics for i...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by developing and supporting our trading system software, focusing on low latency and high throughput solutions during US evening hours in a dynamic remote environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $138K *

Join us to support the onboarding and configuration of Google Cloud Platform for our Federal Government client, ensuring seamless infrastructure operations and automation while providing expert cloud...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.