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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$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

$75K - $90K *

Shape the future of construction by leveraging advanced VDC technologies to enhance project delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize processes and ensure seamless integration from design t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in constructability design, ensuring project specifications align with engineering standards. Collaborate across departments to deliver actionable designs...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $200K *

Oversee the Constructability Team, ensuring project designs meet standards and codes. Lead training, manage documentation, and collaborate with various departments to deliver actionable project execut...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in constructability design, ensuring project specifications align with engineering standards. Collaborate across departments to deliver actionable desig...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $200K *

Partner with us to lead the Constructability Team, ensuring project designs are accurate and actionable. Oversee multiple projects, mentor team members, and collaborate across departments to deliver h...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless project execution and client satisfaction while maximizing efficiency and profitability i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $160K *

Empower the future of data center commissioning by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with energy standards and financial ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading project-specific commissioning initiatives within data centers. Manage, train, and collaborate with onsite teams to ensure compliance with commissioning plans a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive the design, automation, and support of cloud infrastructure, enhancing system reliability and security. Collaborate across Azure, Windows Server, and DevOps to optimize technology environments a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead quality initiatives in data center construction. Oversee daily operations, develop quality policies, and ensure compliance while collaborating with project teams to exceed...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying secure Azure networking solutions, ensuring reliable connectivity for healthcare organizations while collaborating with customer IT teams to address complex...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely execution and customer satisfaction while mentoring teams and optimizing resources for success...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Drive operational strategy and execution for a global portfolio of hyperscale data centers, optimizing resource allocation and decision-making processes to support organizational growth and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of large-scale data center security installations, ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and budget standards. Collaborate with teams to manage subcontractors, schedules, and comp...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $141K *

Transform complex engineering projects by leading teams to design, develop, and implement innovative systems. Ensure high-quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and maintaining strong rela...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $141K *

Lead engineering teams to execute complex projects, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely delivery while collaborating across disciplines and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by building robust, scalable systems that manage global inference requests, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across multi-cloud environments...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform data center solutions strategy and drive growth across global initiatives, enhancing partnerships and revenue. Engage with executive clients and elevate pre-sales efforts to set the stage fo...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in mechanical systems commissioning for data centers. Lead projects nationwide, ensuring high standards for testing and QA/QC. Collaborate closely with clients and teams to enhance op...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $194K *

Join a team that's driving infrastructure excellence by architecting, deploying, and optimizing enterprise Windows Server platforms. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to deliver secure...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$78K - $137K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a dynamic team in optimizing data center deployment strategies, ensuring seamless connectivity, and managing tech installations to support global infrastructure...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative automation solutions by engineering real-time controls and information systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency in the food and beverage a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $129K *

Deliver innovative control systems for liquid cooling products, integrating engineering expertise and collaboration across teams to enhance product development and customer satisfaction in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading deployments and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and ensure reliable operations across diverse environments, drivi...

1 week 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.