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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$110K - $130K *

Drive legal excellence by leading contract negotiations and risk management for data center construction projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mitigating legal risks across procu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for machine learning and synthetic data initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $236K *

Unlock your potential as you support and enhance multi-platform network solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a team of experts to drive innov...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security and performance. Leverage your expertise in advanced networking technologies to troubleshoot, design, and implement solutions while providing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Unlock potential by integrating advanced network solutions and security protocols. Collaborate with a global team to troubleshoot and support complex systems, ensuring seamless connectivity across div...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $93K *

Lead the charge in maintaining mission-critical data center operations, ensuring 99.999% uptime through advanced electrical, mechanical, and HVAC maintenance. Collaborate with vendors and technicians...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $255K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and maintain cutting-edge network infrastructures, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability across global data centers. Lead initiatives in automation and collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform technology infrastructure by leading engineering, administration, and optimization efforts across systems, networks, and cloud operations. Drive cross-functional projects while ensuring robu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $190K *

Explore strategic leadership in mechanical engineering, guiding a team of experts to innovate and deliver top-tier data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape engineering standards...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and system performance. Drive automation and maintain technical documenta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Transform health, safety, and environmental programs by overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing service quality to meet client and regulatory needs while driving cost efficienc...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$74K - $114K *

Empower teams to deliver cutting-edge microgrid control solutions for data centers. Lead complex projects end-to-end, engage senior stakeholders, and shape project outcomes while overseeing multiple s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $186K *

Lead the charge in managing critical infrastructure projects to optimize data center efficiencies globally. Oversee project execution from design to completion with a focus on electrical and mechanica...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and maintain critical Windows and SQL Server systems supporting a Citrix VDI environment. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with federal sta...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $120K *

Champion mission-critical automation projects by developing and troubleshooting BAS, PLC, and SCADA systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and provide mentorship to junior engi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $160K *

Engineer and maintain scalable Windows and Linux environments, driving automation and infrastructure management. Collaborate globally, solve complex technical challenges, and enhance system reliabilit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure operational readiness of power generation assets, coordinating real-time activities and load forecasts to support data center operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance with design, construction, and operational standards. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure timel...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$307K - $427K *

Manage the technical direction and roadmap for a transformative Hybrid Cloud Environment, leading engineering teams to create secure, automated cloud infrastructures that streamline developer interact...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data center commissioning by leading planning, execution, and testing. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational readiness and manage transitions from construction to operations, enhancin...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing expert telecommunications support for a major infrastructure upgrade project. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and compliance in the design and const...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the successful delivery of a gigawatt-scale data center campus, overseeing capital risk, safety, and project outcomes. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution while maintaining hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the delivery of a gigawatt-scale data center campus, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive project outcomes by integrating cross-functional teams and managing com...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the delivery of a gigawatt-scale data center campus, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex project execution and mitigate risks...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform structural engineering solutions by designing and analyzing systems for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in...

Texas, USRemote

3 days 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.