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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$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of hyperscale data center projects by overseeing automation, BMS, and energy controls. Ensure alignment with owner standards while managing schedules, budgets, and stakeh...

Allen, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$205K - $231K *

Drive your career with impactful security initiatives that enhance product safety and foster responsible AI development. Collaborate across teams to elevate security practices and implement robust gua...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $144K *

Transform essential public sector operations by leveraging IoT solutions to enhance fleet management, improve compliance, and optimize logistics for safer, greener environments. Collaborate with diver...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...

Ontario, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Transform the future of data infrastructures by leading site evaluations for new data centers. Utilize your expertise in power, land, and regulatory dynamics to identify and secure optimal locations t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion compliance and security excellence by driving NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP initiatives. Partner with clients to ensure federal authorization, author vital documents, and manage multiple A&A projec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping database strategies and standards. In this role, you'll enhance database performance, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize our database...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$137K - $171K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical cooling and hydraulic systems for modular AI data centers. Drive design, integration, and commissioning of innovative solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $214K *

Transform the future of healthcare analytics by developing AI-powered data solutions. Leverage your expertise in full-stack engineering to create intelligent applications that enhance patient safety a...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving cloud engineering solutions for high-traffic web assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, automate processes, and ensure business continuity in...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $155K *

Transform the enterprise sales landscape as a key technical collaborator, driving innovative solutions and fostering strategic partnerships. Leverage your expertise in cloud and security to support sa...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $132K *

Tackle the integration and automation of finance systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, ensuring financial data flows seamlessly a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer engaging content strategies that educate stakeholders on data center infrastructure. Streamline cross-platform media development to build awareness and credibility, leveraging your storytellin...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading Cisco AppDynamics implementations and optimizations. Drive performance engineering initiatives, enhance application monitoring, and deliver best practices across diverse cl...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable, secure systems that al...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $300K *

Empower a dynamic team driving high-impact projects in distributed systems. Lead design, analysis, and troubleshooting efforts while ensuring seamless integration in a secure environment, fostering co...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by engaging with clients to translate technical challenges into innovative solutions. This role combines presales expertise, solution design, and hands-on engineering to drive custome...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $222K *

Lead a structural engineering team, guiding projects for nuclear facilities. Utilize your expertise in design and analysis while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innov...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by leading onboarding, driving adoption, and ensuring success through proactive engagement and technical expertise. Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $178K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth for hyperscale and silicon design customers. Own global account strategy, manage complex negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver inno...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $195K *

Drive the implementation of the Radar Surveillance Replacement program by serving as a field engineer, ensuring successful installation and consultation at critical airport sites while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.