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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$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by driving design and operational excellence in distributed storage systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance LustreFS, tackle complex issues, and leverage AI tools for improved...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $110K *

Unlock potential by supporting complex infrastructure for media clients. Ensure secure, scalable environments across networking, storage, and collaboration platforms while providing exceptional client...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $195K *

Shape the future of data center marketing by leading integrated strategies, driving multi-channel campaigns, and enhancing brand presence. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful messaging and i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $193K *

Drive the operational excellence of critical data center facilities, overseeing maintenance, team management, and safety protocols to ensure seamless performance and high-quality service delivery acro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$129K - $193K *

Champion the management of critical data center infrastructure, leading teams to ensure operational excellence and high service levels. Collaborate across functions to drive improvement projects and m...

4 weeks ago

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

$129K - $193K *

Optimize data center operations by leading critical infrastructure management, ensuring high safety and performance standards while enhancing customer experience across multi-shift teams in mission-cr...

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

$114K - $234K *

Lead the charge in operational governance for power operations, ensuring reliability and compliance across a diverse fleet. Drive continuous improvement and establish frameworks that enhance performan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering low-voltage infrastructure for mission-critical facilities, ensuring reliable connectivity solutions from concept through installation, while collaborating...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security operations by leading a 24/7 Enterprise Security Command Center, ensuring effective incident response, access control, and operational readiness while fostering team development and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive technical solutions and customer success in cloud architecture. Engage with stakeholders, troubleshoot challenges, and architect innovative cloud solutions that enhance busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Optimize sourcing strategies for mission-critical electrical equipment, ensuring supply continuity and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project deployment and manage sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive the reliability and scalability of critical manufacturing infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and ensure seamless operations across multiple programs, directly i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust infrastructure for manufacturing systems, ensuring reliability and scalability across multiple programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance uptime and performance, driving innovation in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Design and optimize testing procedures for complex thermal systems. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure high-quality performance and documentation. Engage in hands-on troubleshooting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $257K *

Elevate mission-critical infrastructure by implementing and automating robust network and systems solutions across multi-cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring compliance and standardization whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $170K *

Manage strategic sourcing for critical electrical equipment, ensuring supply continuity and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategies and drive supplier r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Empower the future of electrical infrastructure by developing sourcing strategies for mission-critical equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and ensure sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing for mission-critical electrical equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, ensure supply continuity, and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic sourcing for mission-critical electrical equipment, ensuring supply continuity and performance across advanced data centers and AI factories. Collaborate with c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $221K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical expert, driving innovative data solutions and AI pipelines. Collaborate with C-level executives to transform legacy systems and optimize architectures, ensuring seam...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure quality standa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...

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1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive preconstruction excellence by leading a campus-focused team from design to procurement, ensuring projects meet high standards of cost, schedule, and risk management while maintaining strong stak...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the preconstruction strategy for a critical data center campus, overseeing budgets, procurement, and design alignment. Drive team performance and set industry standards to ensure project success...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead preconstruction efforts for a major campus project, overseeing budget, contracting, and procurement strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure realistic project delivery that aligns with cost a...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 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.