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 *

Unlock your potential by leading ServiceNow initiatives, driving innovation while managing projects and collaborating on demos to enhance customer solutions. Engage with teams to ensure alignment with...

Arlington, VARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $201K *

Join a team that empowers project delivery excellence by leading a skilled project controls group dedicated to effective cost management, budgeting, and scheduling for mission-critical projects valued...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$69K - $93K *

Champion customer engagement by leveraging technical expertise to identify and implement innovative IoT solutions, enhancing operational efficiency across various industries. Collaborate with sales te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $157K *

Deliver exceptional service as a Field Engineer, resolving advanced technical issues and enhancing customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive service excellence and support business growth...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $190K *

Elevate your career by ensuring AI systems perform reliably and transparently. As a key evaluator, you'll validate models, design audits, and provide critical insights that drive improvements and supp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $212K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of Enterprise and Product Security. As a strategic individual contributor, influence global security architecture and innovate protective solutions for cloud an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Engage with clients to drive sales and revenue growth in the Cyber Security sector. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative digital solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and exceeding profitabi...

Virginia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating high-impact identity systems, driving medium-to-large projects from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring reliability and quality across the enterprise identi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $192K *

Shape the future of enterprise observability by leading architecture and innovation in monitoring systems. Drive standards for metrics, logs, and telemetry across diverse infrastructures, enhancing re...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative software solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Lead development efforts, enhance product performance, and collaborate in a dynamic environment focused on gr...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Champion customer success by leveraging data solutions to drive impactful results. Collaborate with clients to optimize their experience, ensuring seamless implementation and maximizing the value of o...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead and develop engineering teams focused on clinical data integration and insights. Drive the direction of data pipelines and ensure impactful, equitable health outcomes through effective collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $283K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen energy systems, focusing on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Drive technical strategy and system architecture from concept to deployment, shaping a sustainab...

Westlake Village, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering successful project outcomes by building comprehensive schedules, defining responsibilities, and managing timelines effectively to ensure client satisfaction an...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $128K *

Transform the future of air traffic management by ensuring seamless software installations and operational readiness for FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager program, while collaborating with teams acro...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $205K *

Lead the charge in architecting AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients, transforming complex data governance challenges into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product evo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Unlock business growth by leading technical scoping, managing client relations, and guiding consultants. This hybrid role integrates project management with hands-on consulting to ensure accurate prop...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $242K *

Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of field engineering by leading technical support, training, and quality assurance efforts. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring top-tier service and communication with clients...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$240K - $300K *

Manage high-stakes data center leasing transactions while providing legal guidance across corporate governance, joint ventures, and negotiations. Drive project execution and build scalable legal frame...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to optimize enterprise network performance. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements to ensure secu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower strategic customers by delivering innovative video AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive implementation and enhance customer experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.