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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$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional on-site technical support for large-scale projects, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the construction and commissioning phas...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming data center operations by leading engineering initiatives, troubleshooting critical failures, and driving reliability improvements across multiple sites while collabora...

2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $160K *

Drive the charge in optimizing data center controls through engineering excellence. Manage the entire engineering lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center cooling solutions. Leverage your sales expertise and strategic insight to build relationships, influence market strategies, and enhance customer ex...

3 days ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Develop and lead the technical operating model for AI data centers, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. Collaborate across teams to define workflows, readiness criteria, and operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing innovative web applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our energy analysis platform and lever...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in critical infrastructure. As a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, you'll lead high-stakes projects, ensuring system performance and reliability while mentoring...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in optimizing critical infrastructure systems through expert project management and technical oversight. Drive performance and reliability in mission-critical environments, ensuring se...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects by driving system performance from design to execution. Utilize your expertise in mechanical systems to troubleshoot and ensure reliability in high-stakes environ...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at deploying and managing GenAI systems across cloud and hybrid platforms. Collaborate with AI engineers to ensure secure and reliable operations while optimizing CI/CD pipelines a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale data center construction projects. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing schedules and costs. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in power distribution solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to prepare bids, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with sales teams to meet customer needs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $128K *

Transform data center operations by managing projects, budgets, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility services and ensure compliance, driving strategic initiative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive preconstruction for large-scale data center projects. Oversee design, estimating, procurement strategies, and ensure smooth transitions to construction, deliv...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $141K *

Engineer innovative thermal solutions for next-gen optical products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure thermal performance and reliability through analysis, simulation, and testing, dr...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$86K - $150K *

Support mission-critical operations in data centers by maintaining and optimizing Building Management and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems. Mentor team members while managing projects and providing...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Architect and implement IBM Cloud solutions, collaborating with sales and technical teams to design, size, and migrate workloads to public cloud platforms while optimizing performance and costs...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $160K *

Take ownership of innovative electrical designs for global data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high uptime and adherence to building codes while continuously improving syst...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to design innovative HVAC and cooling systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success through effective co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to develop and manage the Project Integrated Master Schedule for large-scale construction projects, providing expert guidance and monitoring performance while collaborating with stakeholders t...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$98K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of complex data hall infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, mentoring, and cross-team coordination to deliver innovative...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading complex design projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving innovative solutions in a collaborative en...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Grow your career with a leading role in designing complex data hall infrastructures. Leverage your expertise to lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to design standards while optimizing d...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality electrical projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee complex Data Center installations, ensuring timely execution and strong client relatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.