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 *

Grow and innovate the partner ecosystem in the Central US by building and executing strategic channel plans, fostering relationships, and driving revenue through effective partnerships in the dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformative change in the construction industry by leveraging your General Contractor expertise to lead complex sales cycles and deliver innovative SaaS solutions that address customer pain p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform business growth by generating leads and fostering client relationships across Chemicals, O&G, Power, Metals, and Advanced Facilities sectors, driving profitability and strategic sales initia...

Baton Rouge, LARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive customer success by leading enterprise engagements and deploying AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational impact and long-term partnerships, enhancing efficien...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Elevate your career by driving the development of advanced AI models, overseeing pretraining processes, and optimizing training systems to ensure successful outcomes in a collaborative, innovative env...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Shape the future of technical recruiting by sourcing top engineering and architecture talent. Collaborate with hiring managers to drive continuous growth through innovative strategies and relationship...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing marketing technology platforms to optimize customer engagement and journey orchestration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions and improve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $198K *

Engage with customers to bridge technical solutions and business goals, leading evaluations and demos. Play a key role in driving adoption and expanding accounts while collaborating cross-functionally...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading hardware integration projects from prototype to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability in real-world environments while managing ri...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the integration and optimization of cutting-edge coherent DSP optical solutions, collaborating with hyperscale customers and engineering teams to drive product success and...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects across diverse sectors, ensuring alignment with client goals and project scope from initiation to closeout. Foster collaboration and ove...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$232K - $320K *

Champion the technical leadership of your district team, guiding them to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions while fostering customer relationships and ensuring value realization from investmen...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $144K *

Elevate project execution as the on-site leader for data center construction, managing safety, quality, and trades coordination on large-scale infrastructure projects while ensuring timely delivery an...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Develop user-facing features and improve systems by leveraging software architecture, APIs, and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Build community trust and navigate political landscapes as you represent the organization at public forums. Develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders to advance infrastructure projects and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$244K - $409K *

Drive the development of a global SME organization, leading regional teams to enhance technical selling and product direction. Transform ambiguity into structure while mentoring leaders and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $153K *

Unlock potential by driving technical solutions and cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and customer experience while owning escalations and developing inte...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$168K - $270K *

Drive innovation in AI security by developing solutions that integrate security standards into code generation, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with top talent to elevate AI pr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative mechanical solutions for prefabricated platforms. Leverage your expertise in HVAC to lead the development and ensure alignment with customer and operational goals...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $230K *

Lead technical discussions with clients, design tailored network solutions, and collaborate with account teams to drive business success. Elevate customer relationships and identify opportunities in D...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $230K *

Lead consultative engagements as a network expert, collaborating with account teams to design tailored solutions that align with customer objectives and drive business growth. Strengthen partnerships...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experience by designing and implementing high-performance UIs. Engage in collaborative architecture decisions while developing scalable, visually stunning applications that empower users...

Menlo Park, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team in delivering high-quality Pega projects. Oversee project execution, foster continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business goals while mentoring team member...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.