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 - $140K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure in Cloud.gov and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, driving impactful results for clients while shap...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by providing critical support for a 24/7 enterprise network, ensuring cybersecurity and operational readiness for mission-critical systems in a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining advanced voice communication systems, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality service across VoIP and Unified Communications environments while sup...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $134K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of physical security and data analytics. Collaborate on modernizing access control systems and delivering insightful dashboards that enhance operational efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the electrical design for mission-critical data centers, ensuring technical excellence and project delivery. Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while supporting bus...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$147K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance productivity tools. Collaborate with top talent to design, test, and deploy systems that impact billions, shaping the future of...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Optimize client experiences by resolving complex technical issues through remote and onsite support. Engage with clients across various environments, leveraging strong communication and technical skil...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $160K *

Unlock potential by collaborating on innovative control and automation designs for global data centers, enhancing standards and providing technical expertise while solving complex challenges in a dyna...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $180K *

Manage the end-to-end administration of a customer compute cluster, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability for complex workloads. Collaborate with integration teams to provision envir...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $95K *

Explore the world of Virtual Design and Construction as a vital team player, driving project success through 3D/2D coordination, BIM best practices, and advanced analysis for seamless delivery across...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$120K - $190K *

Shape the future of digital engineering by leading the development and lifecycle management of strategic digital components. Collaborate across teams to ensure the reliability and quality of integrate...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale mission critical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring effective stakeholder management, governance, and project delivery while fostering excellent client r...

3 weeks ago

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

$147K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of large-scale distributed storage systems, enhancing performance and reliability for diverse clients while collaborating with cross-functional t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate enterprise identity and messaging services by engineering Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange in complex federal environments, ensuring security, compliance, and high availability as you s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $187K *

Design engaging instructional materials for OCI Data Center onboarding, collaborating with experts to define learning objectives. Oversee project management and integrate various training methods to e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement AX systems and cloud infrastructure, enhancing client operations through innovative solutions and effective collaboration. Drive performance and security wh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $185K *

Provide strategic leadership in preconstruction management for large data center projects, ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery while enhancing client satisfaction and team collaboration through...

2 days ago

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

$124K - $186K *

Unlock potential by transforming cybersecurity operations through intelligent automation and software engineering. Collaborate with teams to create scalable systems and tools that empower security pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $195K *

Champion cybersecurity innovation by engineering scalable automation solutions that empower security teams to respond swiftly and effectively to threats. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$82K - $172K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering teams on complex projects, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely execution while collaborating with senior leadership and maintaining strong client...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $112K *

Transform data center operations by diagnosing, repairing hardware & network issues. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure AWS services run smoothly and efficiently, while maintaining safety stan...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize construction project outcomes by managing stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance, and applying best practices to drive project success in fast-paced environments. Facilitate communicatio...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate construction quality on high-stakes projects by leading QA/QC efforts. Collaborate with site teams to ensure compliance with design specs and standards, fostering a culture of excellence throu...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage quality assurance and control on site, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications while independently verifying construction processes. Collaborate effectively with teams to uphold h...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $173K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing cutting-edge hardware operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety in data center environments. Drive strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration and inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.