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 - $135K *

Drive exceptional service delivery by managing a global IT support team, ensuring high-quality technical guidance and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, orchestrating pipelines, and supporting advanced analytics in cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust data a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert engineering solutions while managing projects safely and efficiently. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor others and drive innovation in gener...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining a new industry category by driving strategic enterprise sales, managing full sales cycles, and building consensus across organizational levels to deliver substantial busine...

New York City, NYRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with leading organizations to drive large-scale agreements, managing the full sales lifecycle. Utilize strategic territory management and value engineering to articulate business value, while n...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise sales initiatives, managing complex accounts, and driving strategic growth. You will navigate technical discussions and deliver value-driven solutions to top-tie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $97K *

Transform your career by developing full stack applications, optimizing data pipelines, and integrating AI features. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical solutions that drive business in...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize chemical processes by providing expert technical advice, solving complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and safety in resin production operations...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Central Region's channel strategy by leading a high-performing team, driving revenue growth, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate with executives to align goals and maximize...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $160K *

Elevate People Technology by optimizing systems and processes, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and support a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with clients by providing technical support, conducting presentations, and assisting in sales activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product alignment with customer needs while ma...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decision-making and support EHRM initiatives. Drive program management, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to strategic communications while ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving scalable software solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices and deliver innovative AI-driven appli...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize Linux/Unix systems through administration, troubleshooting, and proactive monitoring. Drive operational excellence by managing software, resolving incidents, and ensuring compliance while tra...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial governance by tracking budgets, analyzing variances, and generating reports in a federal mission environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting exceptional user experiences. As a UI/UX Engineer, you'll design intuitive interfaces and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital products...

Washington DC, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Develop high-performance networking solutions using Rust for a secure client connector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance code quality and implement impactful features while addressin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Transform public services by leading cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and enhance technology solutions. As a technical authority, ensure sustainable, secure, and compliant systems that meet...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading IT security initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $194K *

Champion new account acquisition in the enterprise market, driving sales success through collaboration and strategic engagement. Leverage your expertise to achieve sales goals and foster strong relati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Shape the future of secure software by developing full-stack applications that support critical government missions. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$173K - $233K *

Lead the design and scaling of large-scale distributed SQL databases, enhancing infrastructure reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on developing innovative software solutions for the electric and gas distribution market, enhancing functionality and integration while mentoring junior d...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $148K *

Manage storage infrastructure for DASD and tape systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Oversee customer migrations, backups, and disaster recovery, while providing expert support and m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.