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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$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by applying systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases. Collaborate with government and program personnel to ensure technical integrity and quality of deliverables in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $87K *

Shape the future of technology with your systems administration expertise. Collaborate on innovative projects, support multi-office initiatives, and ensure optimal system performance while thriving in...

3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $197K *

Champion innovative solutions as you lead complex projects, driving AI and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform Google’s infrastructur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Transform your career by enhancing our global IT infrastructure and security. Engage in a dynamic role that involves troubleshooting, automating tasks, and supporting a hybrid environment while collab...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career as a Systems Engineer, enhancing our global IT infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage Windows servers, cloud technologies, and automation in a fast-paced environ...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation, ensuring security and compliance across all managed systems. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operational integrity an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring operational integrity and compliance in data center systems. You'll manage electrical, mechanical, and fire safety processes to maximize uptime and deliver qua...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Elevate system performance by ensuring optimal operation of DAS and managed networks. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, analyze data, and meet client expectations while managing multiple project...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $145K *

Elevate our mission by leveraging your expertise in Linux systems to support and optimize enterprise solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability in sophisticated environments through automati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive efficient IT operations by providing Tier I and II support, managing UNIX and Windows systems, and ensuring seamless communication with management and clients. Enhance system reliability and per...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining data center engineering by designing high-density AI compute racks. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance efficiency and reliability, driving innovative solutions fro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of computing by designing high-density AI racks, integrating power, cooling, and networking systems. Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to enhance efficiency and reliabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $174K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing detection engineering practices, collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities, and implementing robust solutions to safeguard enterprise systems again...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $264K *

Engage in leading finance and planning operations for data centers, managing a team to deliver insights, forecasts, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive effi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of compelling proposals for complex projects, collaborating across teams to ensure precision and clarity in commercial documentation. Leverage technical expertise and analytical...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the development of complex client proposals, integrating technical and financial data to create compelling submissions. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and clarity, driving succe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security by leading innovative strategies, automating processes, and enhancing cloud and application security in an agile, collaborative environment. Your expertise will drive syst...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Partner with us to advance security practices across the engineering landscape, automating processes and embedding security into development lifecycles. This role offers depth in cloud and application...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining Snowflake pipelines, migrating ETL jobs, and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to deliver clean datasets while adhering to best practice...

6 days ago

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

$112K - $162K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative mechanical designs for next-gen hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product performance, manage BOMs, and ensure manufacturing effici...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing cloud services, enhancing infrastructure, and ensuring operational excellence. Drive innovation in cloud solutions while providing tier 3 support to mi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape cloud infrastructure by managing AWS & Azure environments, ensuring high availability and security. Leverage engineering skills to optimize performance and provide expert support while enhancing...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $205K *

Champion the design and engineering of enterprise IT infrastructure, leading virtualization and containerization initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Drive...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion integrated infrastructure solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining systems across cloud, storage, and disaster recovery platforms, ensuring security and operational excellence fo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.