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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$160K - $290K *

Design innovative GPU infrastructure solutions that meet diverse customer needs. Engage with clients to translate requirements into robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with engineering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $290K *

Develop cutting-edge data center solutions by architecting GPU infrastructure that bridges customer needs with technical design across networking, compute, and storage systems for enhanced performance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $290K *

Take ownership of designing and delivering GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging technical requirements with end-to-end data center architecture across networking, compute, and storage systems for op...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $290K *

Architect end-to-end GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging customer needs with technical design in networking, compute, storage, and data center systems. Engage with clients to innovate and uphold pe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative design solutions for advanced Coolant Distribution Units, leading cross-functional teams to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality products in a dynamic enviro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $500K *

Analyze and optimize CPU performance for next-gen RISC-V architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and scalability across datacenter and AI workloads, driving impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $174K *

Transform security practices by collaborating with engineers to enhance system resilience, assess vulnerabilities, and implement robust access controls, ensuring a secure environment for users and AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for higher education products by designing, building, and operating AWS and Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, automate processes, and me...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead pre-construction planning for tenant fit-out projects, ensuring designs translate into actionable schedules and procurement strategies. Collaborate with teams to deliver efficient construction ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

Develop resilient electrical distribution systems for data centers, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Collaborate on design and construction projects while striving for continuous improv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$117K - $171K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data center operations by managing critical infrastructure, overseeing engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring high-quality stand...

6 days ago

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

$117K - $171K *

Optimize data center operations by managing critical infrastructure, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement projects while ensuring minimal impact on client services. Champion staff develop...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform On-Prem systems with cutting-edge engineering, overseeing design, prototyping, and production. Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges while enhancing customer applications. Own...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $242K *

Unlock innovative data center solutions by leading lifecycle engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored designs and enhance regional capabilities while connecting...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $179K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical operations in data center projects. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing teams and logistics to ensure successful execution from mobilizati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $161K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative mechanical systems for data centers, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reliability...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Innovate mechanical systems for high-performance facilities, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reli...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Shape the future of high-performance facilities by designing innovative mechanical systems for data centers and critical infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver efficient HVAC and co...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions for data centers and complex...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Join us to design and implement innovative mechanical systems for high-performance data centers and critical infrastructure, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability and effic...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Drive innovative mechanical solutions for data centers and critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to design efficient HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring reliability and compliance in hig...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Champion innovative mechanical designs for data centers, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reliability standards in comple...

2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $198K *

Pioneer innovative backend solutions by designing and operating REST APIs and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings while mentoring junior engineers and ensuri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $235K *

Transform the future of data center delivery by leading complex projects from preconstruction to turnover. Drive execution, manage external partners, and ensure quality and efficiency across multiple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.