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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$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by architecting, deploying, and automating solutions across AWS GovCloud and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud standards, governance, and operational efficie...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $235K *

Innovate high-performance distributed storage solutions that enhance data reliability, consistency, and efficiency while driving impactful results in a collaborative engineering environment focused on...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and performance. Manage stakeholders, analyze milestones, and provide technical support while fostering client relationships and improvin...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of technical solutions by guiding them from concept to deployment. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, lead system design, and resolve complex integration challenges thro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading a team to enhance data center operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and driving performance improvements across critical infrastructure. Engage in innovative strategie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform data center operations by ensuring optimal server and network health. Drive efficiency in troubleshooting, inventory management, and documentation while responding to critical incidents and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $197K *

Elevate quality governance in complex electronic products by leading the development and enhancement of a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific stan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building comprehensive project schedules, ensuring clarity in deliverables, and fostering strong client relationships while driving your career forward in a dynamic env...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of physical security systems by designing and overseeing technical implementations while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational efficiency across teams. Be a key playe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge physical security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs while leading technical execution with conf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse team in managing global data center operations. Drive innovation, mentor talent, and ensure efficient day-to-day performance while enhancing customer experience a...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategic site selection for data centers, managing complex negotiations and partnerships. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure successful project execution whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic data center site selection and negotiation efforts; manage complex real estate deals, develop creative solutions, and collaborate across teams to optimize project outcomes in a rapidly...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing site selection strategies for data centers, managing complex negotiations, and collaborating across departments to drive impactful real estate decisions in hyperscale inf...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the strategic site selection for large-scale data centers, overseeing real estate negotiations, feasibility studies, and cross-team partnerships to drive impactful decisions and solutions in...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data centers by managing complex site selection efforts, conducting strategic negotiations, and developing innovative solutions to real estate challenges in a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center sites by managing complex negotiations, leading cross-functional teams, and developing innovative strategies for efficient real estate solutions across diverse challeng...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing site selection strategies for data centers, managing real estate negotiations, and collaborating across teams to ensure successful project execution while navigating comp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $200K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative sourcing strategies for construction services, analyzing market trends, and managing supplier relationships to enhance operational efficiency and drive perfor...

3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the strategic site selection for data centers by managing agreements, collaborating across teams, and ensuring efficient operations, while navigating complex legal and economic landscapes for op...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $253K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud solutions by developing and maintaining innovative software. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and enhance system performance while...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud services by developing and maintaining automation tools that enhance reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to streamline operations, troubleshoot issues, and improve wo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $165K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer, collaborating with Agile teams to enhance a mission-critical PaaS for the Intelligence Community, ensuring secure deployment of applic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing a global enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security across diverse environments while driving innovation and operational...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.