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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$83K - $93K *

Make your mark at a leading data center by ensuring optimal performance of critical systems. Collaborate with teams to maintain electrical, mechanical, and safety equipment, ensuring 99.999% uptime an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex building maintenance operations, ensuring optimal performance of systems and equipment. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction while m...

4 days ago

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

$109K - $150K *

Transform your career with expertise in aircraft electrical design, ensuring compliance with FAA and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge electrica...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $178K *

Join a team that's architecting and optimizing scalable storage solutions for AI and HPC workloads, ensuring performance and data integrity across distributed systems while collaborating with engineer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and testing electrical systems for UAS platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration and functionality of components while addres...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $200K *

Transform electrical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles by designing, developing, and testing components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration and functionality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$56K - $114K *

Join a team that supports and maintains secure, highly available infrastructure. This role involves designing, deploying, and troubleshooting systems while ensuring reliable performance and adherence...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $114K *

Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team engaged in managing all aspects of mechanical operations, maintenance, and energy management. Supervise staff, coordinate activities, and implement improvements while ensuring safety and p...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of facility management by leading a dynamic team in operations, maintenance, and energy management programs. Foster talent development while ensuring optimal performance of building s...

3 weeks ago

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

$77K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement high-performance AI infrastructure solutions, ensuring client satisfaction through expert delivery and support of complex compute and storage systems for en...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing construction projects through effective BIM coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration among stakeholders while enhancing model integrity and project efficiency...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $126K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional data center solutions, guiding service delivery, and mentoring peers. Collaborate on diverse projects, optimize Cisco networking products, and enhance custome...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $105K *

Inspire excellence by leading project teams in the execution of technical installations. Drive customer satisfaction, optimize project outcomes, and develop colleagues while ensuring adherence to budg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $171K *

Champion innovative data center projects by leading cross-functional teams through all phases, from design to deployment. Utilize your technical expertise and project management skills to drive effici...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive data center build projects from concept to deployment, utilizing strong communication, project management techniques, and analytical skills to ensure successful pr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Innovate your skills as a Cloud Reliability Engineer, enhancing cloud systems through automation and integration. Leverage your expertise in configuration management, containerization, and scripting t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse engineering teams from initiation to completion, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders while managing multiple projects efficiently...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform IT support by delivering exceptional systems administration and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience, manage security, and streamline processes across a distributed...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate thermal and mechanical designs for next-gen data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to transform concepts into scalable solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufact...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to a robust network infrastructure by troubleshooting and resolving technical support issues. Collaborate with a dedicated team while engaging with clients to ensure seamless connectivity a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a leadership role focused on developing a Mission Critical Facilities Practice, driving market strategy, and building client relationships in the data center sector while leading...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $189K *

Champion operational excellence by leading complex, cross-functional projects that drive the deployment of new Compute and Storage servers, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate network performance by designing and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, resolve issues, and maintain documentation, ensuring optimal network health an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $158K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leveraging AWS and DevOps practices. Collaborate with experts to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that modernize IT systems and enhance client miss...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.