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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$147K - $170K *

Empower your career with a leadership role overseeing complex data center projects. Drive commercial success, manage project teams, and influence major initiatives while mentoring the next generation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure. You will enhance platform reliability while automating processes and enforcing best practices in DevOps and full-stack o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining our team as a DevOps Engineer, where you'll enhance application platforms, manage cloud infrastructure, and streamline deployment workflows, ensuring reliability and securi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform application delivery by ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment workflows, troubleshoot issues, and improve tools for scalable solutions in a d...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment workflows, ensuring secure and reliable application platforms. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance tools for scalable application...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing Land Development projects for Data Centers, ensuring efficient execution within budget. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining land development by managing innovative data center projects. Collaborate with clients and engineers, leveraging your extensive experience to drive successful project out...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Lead dynamic Land Development projects by collaborating with clients, analyzing site data, and ensuring compliance with design specifications to deliver successful results on time and within budget...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Lead the management of Land Development projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for Data Center initiative...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Lead a skilled team in managing Land Development projects for Data Centers, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance while interfacing with clients and conducting site assessments for optimal de...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Oversee Land Development projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Engage with clients and analyze site data to guide project success while leading a dedicated team through all phases...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $190K *

Engineer robust data solutions by designing, optimizing, and managing data pipelines in a Big Data environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance data lifecycle processes and support AI/ML workflows...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build exceptional infrastructure teams by identifying and engaging top talent across data center operations and engineering. Partner with leadership to develop innovative sourcing strategies and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of systems engineering by leading the development and maintenance of software requirements specifications. Collaborate on system design and interface definitions while ensuring co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Engage in world-class jobsite leadership for large-scale projects, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to drive project success from star...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $306K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of advanced electrical systems. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and enhance performance through strategic documentation and validation effo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by tackling complex infrastructure challenges across diverse client environments. Leverage your technical expertise to resolve escalations, manage migrations, and enhance system re...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $186K *

Elevate your career by managing critical infrastructure projects in data centers. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams to optimize space, power, and cooling while ensuring project alignment with strategic...

1 week ago

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

$111K - $186K *

Shape the future of data centers by leading critical infrastructure projects. Drive optimization in space, power, and cooling while ensuring project execution aligns with strategic goals. Collaborate...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$102K *

Advance your career by leading maintenance operations for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Utilize your expertise to enhance preventive maintenance programs and coach team members while e...

1 week ago

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

$126K - $264K *

Engineer mission-critical power infrastructure, ensuring safety, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate cross-functionally from design to operational readiness, leading technical reviews and establ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee onsite supply chain operations for data center construction, ensuring timely equipment delivery, logistics coordination, and risk mitigation to support project success and operational efficien...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion effective project management on data center projects, ensuring safety, coordination, and proactive issue resolution while engaging with clients and stakeholders to drive project success and f...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive success by leading project management on data center initiatives, ensuring safety and efficiency through collaboration and proactive problem-solving, while fostering strong relationships across...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Analyze operational processes to identify inefficiencies and enhance performance through data-driven insights. Collaborate across teams to implement innovative solutions while leading complex projects...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.