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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$164K - $240K *

Join us to lead innovative AI solutions, guiding complex projects and client engagements while shaping enterprise architecture and MLOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful ou...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $209K *

Join a team that's redefining data center infrastructure by developing innovative mechanical designs. Leverage your expertise in electro-mechanical product development to drive feasibility studies and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Join a team that's committed to safety excellence in data center construction. As a key on-site authority, you'll implement safety programs, conduct inspections, and train crews, ensuring compliance a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$83K - $93K *

Empower data center operations as you lead facility management initiatives, optimize performance, and mentor technical teams. Leverage your expertise in infrastructure to ensure reliability and compli...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$83K - $93K *

Champion the efficiency and reliability of critical data center operations. Lead technical teams, implement strategies, and ensure adherence to industry standards while driving performance optimizatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design and operation of enterprise-grade cloud services, enabling NASA teams to innovate and deploy applications. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and IoT to enhance infrastructure a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by managing data center facilities, ensuring peak performance of critical systems, and leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service and safety standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a high-performing team to ensure peak efficiency of critical data center systems, driving safety, compliance, and service delivery while managing resources a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead a high-performing team to ensure optimal operation of critical data center systems. Oversee maintenance, safety, and compliance while driving operational excellence and collaboration across multi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects to enhance energy market strategies, focusing on negotiations, program management, and collaboration with technical teams to drive sust...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing secure, high-performance cloud networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Engage in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices that enhance performance and reliability while collaborating closely with development teams to streamline automation and orchestration within a dyna...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $165K *

Transform network infrastructure by leading complex initiatives and ensuring reliable operations. Drive design, automation, and incident response while mentoring engineers and collaborating across tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data pipelines and storage systems to ensure seamless, secure data flow across SaaS products. Collaborate with teams to design and maintain high-performance databases, enhancing reporting cap...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Design and build robust backend infrastructure for an innovative semiconductor fab. Manage systems that enable high performance and reliability while working closely with hardware. Bring hands-on expe...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $132K *

Champion complex data center operations, ensuring reliability and performance. Lead cross-functional teams in incident resolution, risk assessment, and continuous improvement while mentoring staff and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $178K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. As a Data Engineer, you'll design and manage scalable pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance while collaborating with cross-func...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to quality excellence in data center construction by managing the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, enhancing collaboration, driving accountability, and ensuring on-time delivery through eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance for our critical data center projects. Oversee 3rd Party Quality Agents and drive continuous improvement to ensure on-time delivery and excellence ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing quality programs across data center engineering, enhancing collaboration between diverse teams and optimizing processes for successful project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the management of quality programs in data center construction, ensuring standards and accountability among stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and effective coordination to achie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the oversight and continuous improvement of the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring quality outcomes and efficient coordination among diverse teams for on-time delivery of global d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Explore the forefront of quality management in data centers, leading initiatives that enforce standards, enhance performance, and ensure timely delivery across projects. Collaborate with cross-functio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management and continuous improvement of the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective collaboration among diverse stakeholders in data center construction...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality outcomes by managing 3rd Party Quality Agent programs, ensuring effective coordination and oversight across diverse teams. Leverage partnerships and metrics for continuous improvement in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.