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 *

Transform enterprise Microsoft 365 cloud services by architecting, engineering, and supporting advanced SharePoint Online solutions, information governance, and business process automation while colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your DevOps expertise to develop and manage cloud-native container platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance client environments and drive mission-critical solutions...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $141K *

Transform cloud capabilities by developing and managing container platforms. Leverage your DevOps expertise to enhance client environments, ensuring seamless orchestration and secure adoption of conta...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Take ownership of deploying and operating secure, reliable software in Cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance DevSecOps practices and drive the development of next-gen...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of scalable internal web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and user experience while adhering to modern engineering practi...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate network solutions by managing firewall configurations, providing 24x7 support, and ensuring robust incident resolution. Collaborate on technical documentation and budgeting while mentoring te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Drive innovation in infrastructure engineering by integrating DevSecOps and AI architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, optimize workflows, and ensure reliable servi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Oversee critical data center operations, ensuring high-quality performance and safety. Manage teams, drive improvement projects, and coordinate with vendors to maintain infrastructure integrity and en...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the electrical architecture for hyperscale data centers, defining standards and strategies for power systems, including MV/HV infrastructure. Influence cross-functional teams, ensuring reliabilit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by designing advanced HVAC systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success through innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

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 from design through...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $264K *

Join a team that's driving global analytics and market research to optimize site selection and negotiate complex lease agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational complia...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $264K *

Lead global analytics and market research to identify site selection opportunities, negotiate complex lease agreements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational compliance and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $264K *

Lead the charge in global analytics and market research, driving site selection and lease negotiations for data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational compliance and ti...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading the design and management of enterprise cloud and network platforms. Drive automation and operational excellence while ensuring security and compliance across Microso...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive security governance, risk, and compliance programs across cloud, SaaS, and identity management. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture, manage risks, and ensure compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $180K *

Oversee the design and optimization of high-performance network systems, ensuring reliable connectivity across data centers and cloud environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to align network init...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and validate innovative sensor systems. Collaborate on cross-functional projects, driving solutions from concept through deployment while ensuring optimal performance an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $103K *

Empower operational excellence by integrating innovative automation technologies across logistics networks. Lead cross-functional teams through pilot planning and expansion phases, ensuring successful...

5 days ago

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

$145K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build and operate cloud infrastructure for autonomous driving. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable, efficient environments, applying best practices in DataOps and MLOps...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $137K *

Manage a diverse team overseeing cloud infrastructure for global operations, fostering innovation, mentoring staff, and ensuring optimal data center performance through strategic planning and operatio...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$135K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts, integrating and validating complex systems while managing performance metrics and ensuring supportability. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by leading complex projects, defining requirements, and driving innovative solutions while collaborating with customers and guiding junior engineers t...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $204K *

Take ownership of complex data center construction projects, leading teams and managing vendor relations to ensure quality, safety, and compliance. Drive project success from inception to handover whi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $204K *

Shape the future of data center construction by managing multiple projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Drive project success from inception to handover...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.