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 - $150K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in designing and maintaining a global virtual desktop environment, providing expert support and optimization for cutting-edge technologies while collaborating acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance project delivery through data organization, process implementation, and effective communication. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage budgets, schedules, and risks, d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $137K *

Empower digital infrastructure by leading a skilled team to innovate data center solutions. Drive operational excellence, optimize deployments, and ensure seamless connectivity to support a vast techn...

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

$78K - $137K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team to optimize data center deployment and enhance connectivity solutions, ensuring high performance and customer satisfaction in a dynamic technological env...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $137K *

Manage and optimize data center operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring seamless connectivity and operational excellence while driving innovations in infrastructure delivery to support a global...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Virtual Design & Construction efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance project delivery through innovative VDC processes and software tools, ensuring quality and...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Join us to manage and enhance critical applications, resolve service issues, and drive technical development in a collaborative environment, leveraging your expertise in HPC/AI solutions and networkin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Champion robust solutions for large-scale software deployment, leveraging expertise in OS deployment technologies. Develop and implement Desktop OS Images while providing strategic support for a compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $135K *

Support the IT Corporate Device Support Team in optimizing and managing end user devices, including desktops and mobile environments. Focus on image creation, OS configurations, patching, and user sof...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$147K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing innovative solutions for large-scale systems. Collaborate with diverse experts to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $137K *

Drive excellence in data center operations by leading diverse teams, managing performance, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance service levels and operational efficiency...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the execution of electrical projects in hyperscale data centers. Lead onsite teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure quality delivery of power distribution systems while adhering to safety a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Advance data center capacity solutions by designing layouts, managing documentation, and collaborating across teams to optimize space utilization and infrastructure efficiency within a moderate scope...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $93K *

Optimize advanced HVAC systems by troubleshooting, repairing, and installing equipment. Collaborate with a skilled team while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. Embrace continuous learning and...

3 weeks ago

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

$190K - $200K *

Shape the future of advanced thermal management by executing global category strategy for mechanical systems, ensuring cost-effective and reliable supply solutions across diverse data center operation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $135K *

Engineer innovative solutions for high-tech markets, leading projects that transform customer needs into reality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customized designs while managing s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, focusing on deploying and maintaining containerized applications in Kubernetes environments. Contribute to mission-critical operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $200K *

Drive global mechanical category strategy for advanced thermal management systems, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and reliability across a diverse supplier ecosystem while supporting scalable data ce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Optimize complex fiber network projects and ensure quality delivery. Manage splicing, testing, and maintenance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to meet customer needs and uphold sa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing complex construction projects in critical environments. Lead teams, ensure project success, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact results while fosterin...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading critical construction projects, managing schedules, budgets, and teams. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success while driving your career growth...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing high-stakes construction projects. Leverage your expertise in scheduling and project management to drive success in critical environments like data centers and...

3 days ago

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

$250K - $275K *

Lead strategic initiatives for the Data Center Project Management team, overseeing complex projects and driving innovative solutions while managing P&L, resource planning, and talent development acros...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$250K - $275K *

Transform the data center project management landscape by leading teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering innovative solutions. Oversee complex projects while managing P&L, client relation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Discover innovative solutions by providing remote and on-site client support. Tackle technical challenges, optimize platforms, and enhance customer satisfaction through expert troubleshooting in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.