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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$80K - $100K *

Transform complex network systems by leading design, implementation, and support efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance telecommunications infrastructures and ensure compliance with cybers...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $295K *

Drive community engagement and build trusted relationships with local stakeholders to ensure Anthropic's infrastructure projects are positively received and beneficial to the communities in Louisiana...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $340K *

Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Solution Consultants, delivering expert guidance on Atlassian products to help clients maximize their investments and achieve strategic outcomes in the Pu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $240K *

Transform cloud platforms by leading teams to deliver seamless agentic workload solutions. Foster collaboration, drive innovation, and mentor engineers while shaping a culture of technical excellence...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$126K - $162K *

Lead the charge in advanced ICT design for mission-critical data centers. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee complex projects, manage resources, and drive innovation through technology adoption...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of next-generation IT infrastructure innovation. Collaborate with a diverse team to design, deploy, and secure tools that enhance operational capabilities using leading technologies in...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$181K - $226K *

Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer, where you'll enhance internal tools, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive improvements in cloud infrastructure and observability, all while working in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative automation solutions for global data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design advanced control systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards wh...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 days ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Empower the Security Engineering team by leading the technical vision for platform hardening across global operations, ensuring a secure and resilient delivery network through innovative practices and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing enterprise network solutions, mentoring engineers, and managing key projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance their network infrastructure while ensurin...

Tampa, FLRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Tackle the procurement lifecycle for mission-critical cooling equipment in data centers. Lead strategic initiatives, supplier performance, and operational excellence, while managing risks and driving...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform critical power systems by overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of backup generators in data centers, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal uptime for mission-c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise to support military vessel operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical systems while managing design and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$209K - $275K *

Transform your career by leading technical engagements with AI platform customers. Drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, leveraging your expertise in data center networking and AI techn...

Richardson, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and secure next-gen infrastructure while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a diverse team, automate security practices, and mitigate risks through innovative solutions to uphold...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Champion advanced IT infrastructure solutions by providing Tier 3 engineering and support. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving technical risk analysis and supporting mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower a top-notch Remote Hands team by providing expert oversight and guidance, ensuring the highest quality technical support and exceptional customer experience in a dynamic data center environmen...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $177K *

Shape the future of data center and power generation markets by identifying and developing strategic growth opportunities. Build long-term relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to drive sus...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $177K *

Unlock strategic growth opportunities in data centers and power generation. Collaborate cross-functionally to build customer relationships, develop market strategies, and drive sustainable business gr...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $170K *

Transform the future of EV charging by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deli...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.