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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$107K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Data Center Operations, managing diverse groups to enhance efficiency, mentor talent, and drive innovative strategies for optimal performance in a fast-paced environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$148K - $248K *

Champion the design and execution of innovative Electrical Engineering projects for Data Centers, leading a collaborative team while fostering client relationships and developing emerging talent in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$111K - $186K *

Advance your career by innovating and optimizing automation systems in data centers while collaborating with industry experts. Lead projects that enhance building management and electrical monitoring...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$215K - $255K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading engineering projects from concept to execution. Drive technical excellence, establish standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensur...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $116K *

Help us oversee complex data center projects, ensuring fiscal success and technical quality while coordinating with stakeholders from initiation to closeout. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovatio...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to support project management efforts in construction, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Collaborate on financial projections, scheduling, and contract administration to dri...

1 week ago

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

$109K - $188K *

Transform the Data Center market by driving strategic growth in low-voltage power distribution solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, influence specifications, and ens...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $137K *

Lead a team to optimize cloud infrastructure operations across global data centers, focusing on performance management, career development, and customer satisfaction while ensuring adherence to best p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $227K *

Innovate cutting-edge SATCOM solutions as a systems engineer, tackling diverse technical challenges. Collaborate with a top-tier team to enhance signal intelligence capabilities through engineering, i...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $109K *

Lead and optimize global IT infrastructure management by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure efficient design, deployment, and operations of ICT spaces to maintain high standards in data...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Support large-scale enterprise network operations, serving as a trusted advisor in troubleshooting, upgrades, and migrations, while driving infrastructure improvements and maintaining high-performance...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $114K *

Lead the charge in field operations for data center construction projects, managing crews and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Collaborate with project teams to drive schedules and deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping complex technical solutions by developing operational requirements, translating needs into actionable plans, and coordinating across teams to ensure alignment with mission o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Analyze global capacity data to produce insightful reports and presentations, ensuring accurate information flow to internal teams and external stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to support...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and quality standards. Lead diverse teams, coordinate resources, and uphold safety...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$236K - $329K *

Advance your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary data center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage schedules, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining budget...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform project execution by leading field operations to ensure safe, timely, and profitable project completion. Leverage your leadership and communication skills to foster a culture of safety and q...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $262K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data center solutions by driving program management initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and alignment across complex projects...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Transform project delivery by leading design and construction efforts, ensuring high-quality outcomes through collaboration with diverse stakeholders and effective management of multiple fast-paced pr...

1 week ago

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

$225K - $260K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud technologies by providing expert guidance in hybrid computing solutions for mission-critical government programs. Contribute to national security through...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $260K *

Transform critical national security initiatives by leveraging your cloud computing expertise to deliver innovative solutions and drive the success of high-profile government programs, while actively...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $180K *

Pioneer hardware reliability in mission-critical data centers. Lead root cause analysis, coordinate with vendors, and drive improvements in server performance and stability. Collaborate with engineeri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $180K *

Join us to enhance production hardware reliability in mission-critical data centers. Leverage your expertise in root cause analysis and vendor coordination to drive improvements and ensure fleet stabi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Unlock potential by managing the deployment of cabling systems for data centers. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure timely project delivery while developing sustainable solutions for continu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $177K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading complex scheduling for large-scale projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and optimize performance, driving innovation in cons...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.