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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$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Manage engineering activities for complex information systems, guiding teams in requirements and solutions engineering. Oversee system integration and ensure timely delivery of geospatial intelligence...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Digital Enterprise Project Engineer, where you'll leverage your software development skills to enhance engineering projects, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and drive in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $236K *

Lead the charge in designing high-performance networks for space datacenters, ensuring robust connectivity and fault tolerance for orbital accelerators. Collaborate with teams to model performance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration of advanced security solutions, collaborating with clients to implement and troubleshoot DataStealth features while enhancing system performance and connectivity in a dynamic, cu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $99K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality through strategic test planning, automation, and collaboration. Drive QA efforts across the SDLC, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines whi...

2 weeks ago

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

$78K - $137K *

Transform global data center operations by managing a diverse team, driving strategy, and ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. Elevate team performance and technical solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$78K - $137K *

Empower data center operations by leading a dynamic team, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability through effective management of technical solutions and personnel strategies...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $137K *

Innovate data center operations by managing a team to enhance cloud infrastructure efficiency. Foster talent development and lead operational excellence while overseeing hardware diagnostics and team...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$78K - $137K *

Champion cloud infrastructure excellence by leading diverse teams in data center operations, optimizing performance, and driving strategic initiatives to elevate operational capabilities and customer...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$105K - $185K *

Lead high-complexity data center construction projects, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction while managing multiple teams and financial performance. Drive communication and foster rel...

Yesterday

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

$129K - $193K *

Champion the operational integrity of critical data center facilities, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to quality standards. Lead management of engineering teams, oversee vendor relationshi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $193K *

Shape the future of our data center operations by leading a dedicated team of technicians. Oversee critical infrastructure and ensure top-notch maintenance while enhancing customer experiences across...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Champion innovative solutions in systems engineering, driving technical integrity and quality across critical national security programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance and deli...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $210K *

Drive innovation by developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance technology solutions that empower users globally, while tackling complex ch...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $215K *

Drive success in network operations by leading the deployment, scaling, and optimization of advanced networking infrastructure across global data centers, ensuring efficiency and reliability for AWS a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading pre-development efforts for mission-critical data center projects. As a key Owner's Representative, coordinate stakeholder engagements, oversee site selection, and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by supporting critical IT initiatives in a collaborative environment. Leverage your networking skills to manage projects, troubleshoot issues, and enhance system operations while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform mission-critical data center projects by leading oversight, ensuring quality, and aligning with operational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget while sa...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Tackle cloud engineering challenges by designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform services and ensure operational effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing a high-performance testing network, enhancing both manual and automated testing capabilities through innovative solutions and collaboration with cross...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's modernizing mission-critical DoD infrastructure and applications. Leverage your extensive systems engineering expertise to drive innovative solutions, collaborate with stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Managed Services: as a Senior Field Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership and hands-on support for Microsoft environments, enhancing client infrastruct...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $173K *

Lead the charge in managing data center operations, overseeing technical teams, and ensuring optimal performance. Drive project implementation and foster a culture of innovation while meeting strategi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $173K *

Lead the charge in managing a technical team to ensure optimal performance of data center infrastructure, overseeing installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance while driving strategic initiatives...

2 weeks 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.