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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$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

$150K - $200K *

Join us to enhance cloud security across diverse business units, ensuring secure cloud infrastructure and integrated solutions. Collaborate with technologists to define standards, implement controls...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $187K *

Deliver operational excellence by independently overseeing data centers, driving process improvements, managing incident resolutions, and supporting expansions with a focus on efficiency, performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing data center operations through innovative solutions, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead expansion efforts, drive incident resolutio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $187K *

Join our team to manage multiple data centers, leading performance analyses and process enhancements. Collaborate across functions to ensure operational excellence and oversee expansion projects for o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize internal IT operations and security; manage systems, device management, and compliance processes to ensure a secure, productive environment while scaling operations effectively across the org...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Advance the future of desktop engineering by developing and implementing robust OS deployment solutions for a complex government client, ensuring seamless software distribution and security compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $137K *

Lead and inspire a diverse team managing global data center operations. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize workflows, and enhance service quality while overseeing day-to-day activities to meet oper...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $240K *

Elevate internal communications for a dynamic Data Center Infrastructure team. Collaborate with leaders to craft clear narratives, engage a diverse workforce, and drive impactful messaging that aligns...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Support and optimize network infrastructure by designing, configuring, and maintaining LAN/WAN systems, while providing advanced technical assistance and ensuring network security and system reliabili...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering preconstruction efforts by leading front-end project planning, cost development, and schedule creation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in front-end project planning, cost, and schedule management, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and alignment from con...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex technical projects, influencing networking strategies and product introductions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure efficient delivery and maintai...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure operational continuity across multiple data centers, leveraging your expertise in storage systems and virtualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $184K *

Transform classified network operations by leveraging your expertise in engineering, compliance, and cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative healthcare IT solutions. Lead technical discussions, design integration architectures, and drive client relationships to supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $163K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing and delivering robust solutions. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level architectures, ensuring seamless support for diverse workloads whil...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $163K *

Empower innovation by developing and delivering a robust cloud platform. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level cloud architecture and solve complex problems, ensuring seamless support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.