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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$110K - $130K *

Join the charge in building and operating secure, resilient infrastructure for critical programs. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and reliability while enhancing cloud-native and edge de...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Unlock your potential as a Cloud Lead, driving innovative AWS solutions. Design, implement, and manage cloud architectures that enhance business efficiency while ensuring security and compliance in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $197K *

Drive innovation by developing cloud infrastructure solutions, enhancing system automation, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive project success by managing budgets, timelines, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and safety in small to medium projects, while fostering a positive client rela...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $218K *

Build the future of AI Inference Networking by engaging with open-source communities. Collaborate globally to enhance our service portfolio, advocate best practices, and drive innovation in network in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $152K *

Innovate in AI Inference Networking by engaging with open-source communities. Collaborate globally to enhance product features, evaluate technologies, and advocate best practices, driving the future o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by conducting assessments and analyses to enhance the security posture of Edge Analytics systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 2143...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical program management for power and cooling equipment. Drive execution schedules, manage risks, and collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver optimal solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Tackle complex technical program management for power and cooling equipment, ensuring seamless execution across projects. Collaborate with clients and vendors to optimize solutions, manage risks, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in technical program management for power and cooling equipment, ensuring seamless execution across projects. Collaborate with clients and vendors to optimize solutions, manage risks...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Champion technical program management for power and cooling equipment, driving integrated execution schedules and risk management. Collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver optimal solutions whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Drive technical program management for OFCI power and cooling equipment, ensuring seamless execution across projects. Collaborate with clients and vendors to optimize solutions, manage risks, and enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Advance your career by managing complex data center construction projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery, focusing on strat...

2 weeks ago

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

$175K - $220K *

Architect cloud security solutions by designing, developing, and implementing robust monitoring systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance incident response and continuously improve security practices...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by efficiently managing critical data center projects, from initiation to completion. Lead field teams, coordinate schedules, and ensure top performance while traveling extensive...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive technical leadership in complex aerospace programs, overseeing requirements development, system design, integration, and testing. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project execu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to design and implement innovative military simulation systems, leveraging your engineering expertise while collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic, hybrid environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network infrastructure through analysis, design, and implementation. Collaborate with teams to maintain security standards and ensure seamless operations across complex e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

Accelerate the development of innovative AI solutions by collaborating with key clients to design, deploy, and optimize advanced AI agents, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectiv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $182K *

Join a team that's pioneering high-speed photonic components for advanced optical communications. Leverage your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize cutting-edge techno...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $163K *

Transform your career by leveraging your RF/microwave engineering expertise to design, simulate, and optimize high-speed optoelectronic components within a dynamic R&D team focused on advanced optical...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $150K *

Architect and streamline cloud network infrastructure. Support robust security and connectivity across Azure, OpenShift, and SASE platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Champion impactful data center initiatives by managing complex low-voltage projects. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and deliver results within scope and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of Windows endpoint reliability and lifecycle management. Enhance provisioning, patching, and automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mentor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.