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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$102K - $209K *

Engage in the commissioning of hyperscale AI data center projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and uphold quality standards through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $200K *

Transform data center operations by leading compliance, monitoring systems, and driving efficiency initiatives. Collaborate globally to enhance performance and reduce environmental impact while ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead the development and monitoring of complex construction project schedules, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project goals while managing risks and optimiz...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join us to design and support robust network infrastructures across diverse environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for corporate and field operations while collaborating with IT and project team...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to design and support robust network solutions across diverse environments, ensuring reliable connectivity for projects and remote locations while collaborating with IT and constru...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...

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3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale electrical projects, ensuring timely completion and financial success while mentoring on-site teams and fostering strong client relationships. Drive operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading critical projects in data center construction. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful ML rack deployment and low-voltage systems integration while enhanci...

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

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's implementing robust security controls across multiple brands, safeguarding employees and enhancing productivity through automation and secure practices. Collaborate globally while l...

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

$138K - $200K *

Empower the future of computing as you lead a technical team to enhance data center operations, ensuring quality installations and troubleshooting while driving team success through strategic initiati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical systems for data centers, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive continuous improvement and suppor...

1 week ago

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

$155K - $220K *

Partner with us to elevate infrastructure and development processes by overseeing robust DevOps practices, driving automation, and collaborating in Agile teams to enhance software delivery and operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software deployment by leading an Agile DevOps team. Drive automation, streamline operations, and cultivate collaboration across multiple teams to enhance syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing comprehensive training programs that enhance workforce capabilities across multiple data center campuses, ensuring operational readiness and consistency th...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $179K *

Optimize hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure by leading engineering teams, ensuring secure, resilient platforms that meet compliance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $160K *

Innovate the future of ICT design by developing scalable cabling solutions and collaborating with a global engineering team to enhance data center infrastructure and efficiency...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by serving as a technical expert in power systems, delivering training, and providing consulting to enhance electrical reliability and safety for customers. Collaborate on system stud...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $189K *

Manage the planning and scheduling of maintenance work, collaborating with teams to ensure efficient operations and effective resource allocation in a dynamic data center environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the design and maintenance of core infrastructure systems, ensuring stability, security, and scalability. Deliver advanced troubleshooting, manage projects efficiently, and enhance operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Innovate supply chain operations for data center infrastructure, ensuring timely availability of critical equipment. Lead risk management, optimize supplier performance, and collaborate across teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $220K *

Lead the charge in transforming operational excellence across North America. This strategic role requires expert decision-making to align engineering, financial planning, and workforce capability with...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Transform your career by driving strategic operational excellence and initiatives across North America. In this senior role, leverage your expertise to influence critical decisions impacting reliabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Engage in shaping enterprise operational excellence strategies across North America. Leverage expertise to drive critical initiatives, evaluate priorities, and optimize decision frameworks for operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive Enterprise Operational Excellence across North America. As a Senior Director, you will shape strategic choices in operations and engineering, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Elevate organizational excellence by connecting operations, engineering, and strategic initiatives to enhance North America’s mission-critical capabilities. Influence decision-making through expert in...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.