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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that develops and leads Data Center Server Repair Technicians, driving performance, safety, and operational excellence in a dynamic 24/7 environment while ensuring effective communication...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing building systems through innovative engineering solutions. Support project lifecycles from design to execution, ensuring quality and efficiency in electrical...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic project team to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of a large-scale data center construction project, fostering client relationships and promoting repeat busine...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a high-performance data center by designing, deploying, and maintaining critical infrastructure. Ensure reliability and efficiency through innovative solutions in server, networ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize IT infrastructure management for production environments, ensuring seamless operation of servers, networking, and security. Lead a team for incident response and capacity planning while drivi...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $145K *

Champion operational excellence by maintaining and optimizing data center systems, ensuring safety and efficiency while supporting critical infrastructure and responding to performance issues in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Partner with us to ensure project efficiency and clarity by maintaining documentation, tracking decisions, and supporting construction teams. Your attention to detail will help prevent critical oversi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connectivity by managing complex data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely execution, quality assurance, and innovative...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse data center projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive success from concept to completi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $170K *

Empower technicians by delivering hands-on training across data center sites. Collaborate with leadership to enhance training programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery while adapting materi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing a dedicated team to ensure optimal performance and maintenance of critical data center operations, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration while meeting client...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-performing team in a critical data center environment, ensuring uptime and continuous improvement while managing client relationships and compliance with...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence as you lead a high-performing team in managing critical infrastructure. Ensure uptime, foster growth, and enhance processes in a dynamic data center environment. Make a si...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading a high-performing team in critical infrastructure management, ensuring uptime and continuous improvement in a dynamic data center environment...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team in critical infrastructure. Drive operational excellence and ensure uptime in a dynamic data center environment while fostering growth and continu...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing critical infrastructure operations, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Oversee a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high standards in a fast-p...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $190K *

Drive national leadership in Data Center Services, fostering collaboration and compliance while enhancing productivity and growth through strategic initiatives and team development...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $123K *

Engage in leading a dynamic team to enhance global cloud infrastructure operations. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor talent, and ensure optimal performance in data center management while participa...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $137K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance digital infrastructure, optimizing data center operations and ensuring seamless connectivity solutions that support a global technology ecosystem. Drive innovation and o...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of mechanical systems in data centers by leading design teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and optimize perfo...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical system upgrades in data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success, manage risks, and optimize processes while ensuring alignment wit...

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2 weeks ago

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

$156K - $281K *

Advance structural integrity in data center products and manufacturing facilities. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring robust d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for data centers. As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, you'll ensure the integrity of innovative designs, collaborating across disciplines to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $140K *

Take ownership of project coordination and risk management for data center initiatives. Drive stakeholder engagement and mentor teams to enhance processes, ensuring timely decision-making on large-sca...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $114K *

Design and support robust network and data center infrastructure for a leading computing school, ensuring optimal performance and security while collaborating with IT teams on advanced research comput...

1 week ago

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

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.