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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$104K - $160K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AWS infrastructure. You'll solve complex challenges, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while promoting an inclusive...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$78K - $98K *

Support the planning and execution of low-voltage systems, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Collaborate with project teams to document processes and assist in troubleshooting, contributi...

1 week ago

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

$127K - $184K *

Unlock potential by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative cloud solutions. Engage with customers to address technical challenges, drive business growth, and architect comprehensive strateg...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a Safety Manager, leading safety initiatives across multiple construction sites. Drive the Zero Injury Safety program, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while fostering a cult...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Champion safety excellence by leading the Zero Injury Safety program across multiple construction sites, providing mentorship, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to f...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of hardware validation by maintaining lab environments and collaborating with engineers to enhance data center hardware integrity and performance at scale...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing data center hardware through validating and characterizing cutting-edge server, storage, and networking technologies in a dynamic lab environment...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Optimize your career by supporting engineering teams in designing, testing, and deploying innovative storage solutions. Collaborate across departments to ensure product excellence and regulatory compl...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform the infrastructure landscape by supporting lab environments for server and networking hardware validation. Collaborate with engineers to ensure reliable testing facilities that drive innovat...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation by leading DFT methodologies for cutting-edge accelerator solutions, enhancing test strategies and enabling efficient fault detection while collaborating globally with cross-functiona...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

Transform the security landscape by leading strategies that identify and mitigate risks, architecting advanced systems for continuous monitoring, and enhancing global access management frameworks to s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $90K *

Execute network infrastructure deployments and upgrades across multiple sites. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure seamless installations while maintaining project documentation and troubl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in mechanical engineering for hyperscale data centers. Lead project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and enhance client relationships in a role with global impa...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $193K *

Deliver expertise in managing critical data center operations, overseeing maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement in electrical and mechanical systems. Lead diverse teams to meet service expecta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Lead large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects nationwide. Manage budgets, schedules, and teams while ensuring project success through effective planning and execution. Embrace full tra...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Engineer and maintain robust enterprise network solutions, ensuring optimal performance across datacenters, corporate offices, and cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance cloud and hybrid infrastructures, resolving complex issues and providing exceptional support. Leverage technical expertise to improve environments and ensure seamle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your career by enhancing corporate network infrastructure. As a key player, you'll design, implement, and maintain enterprise networking solutions while collaborating with teams to troublesho...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $175K *

Manage large-scale construction projects, ensuring quality, financial oversight, and effective communication with clients and teams. Drive project success through strategic planning, governance, and s...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive groundbreaking data center projects, overseeing critical operations and ensuring seamless incident management in a 24/7 environment while leading and mentoring a dedicated team of techni...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Shape the future of data center operations by overseeing critical infrastructure and on-site teams, ensuring reliability, safety, and high performance while managing budgets and driving continuous imp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $193K *

Support critical data center infrastructure management by overseeing operations, maintaining systems, and leading on-site teams. Drive safety, enhance efficiency, and ensure service reliability while...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Support our clients by providing exceptional onsite IT assistance, troubleshooting diverse technologies, and ensuring seamless communication. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality service whi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to designing and developing cutting-edge display and control systems. Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Engineer and oversee data center construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to manage risks, integrate designs...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.