Storage engineers design, build, and maintain the systems organizations rely on to store, protect, and retrieve critical data. From enterprise storage arrays and backup platforms to cloud-native services and software-defined infrastructure, these professionals help keep information available, secure, and performant.
Browse Storage Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where jobs are vetted and pay at least $100,000. Find roles that match your experience in storage architecture, infrastructure operations, data protection, and emerging cloud technologies.
Storage engineers plan and administer storage environments, monitor capacity and performance, and troubleshoot reliability issues. They may manage SAN and NAS systems, object storage, backup and recovery tools, replication, and disaster recovery processes. In many organizations, they also automate infrastructure workflows and partner with security, network, database, and cloud teams.
Employers often seek experience with enterprise storage platforms, Linux or Windows systems, virtualization, networking, and scripting or automation. Familiarity with cloud providers, distributed storage, infrastructure as code, data governance, and security controls can be especially valuable. Requirements vary by employer and level of responsibility.
Storage engineers can grow into senior or lead engineering roles, storage architecture, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or technical management. Opportunities span industries that depend on reliable data services, including technology, finance, healthcare, media, and enterprise services. Compensation varies with location, specialization, experience, and the scope of the role.
Use Ladders to explore vetted Storage Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, identify positions aligned with your technical background, and take the next step toward a high-level infrastructure career.
Software Engineer II, Data Lakehouse
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Shape the future of data infrastructure by enhancing the Data Lakehouse team's capabilities to enable seamless data storage and analysis, impacting internal and external stakeholders with high-volume...
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$125K - $140K *
Join a dynamic team to modernize enterprise data infrastructure, focusing on secure, scalable data integration and analytics for mission-critical operations in a federal environment. Drive innovation...
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Accelerate progress at modernizing enterprise data infrastructure, ensuring secure and scalable data integration for mission-critical analytics and reporting across DoD environments, while collaborati...
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Collaborate with us to enhance global IT infrastructure by implementing and managing scalable systems, leveraging your expertise in Windows servers, Active Directory, and automation to optimize perfor...
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$105K - $115K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust data solutions, optimizing data architecture and governance practices while mentoring peers and driving innovation in data engine...
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Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Starship)
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in optimizing critical lift and transport operations for advanced aerospace projects. Utilize your engineering expertise to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while collaboratin...
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$73K - $99K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver impact...
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Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Build scalable backend systems to optimize telemetry data processing, enhancing reliability and performance in cloud-native environments. Collaborate with technical teams to shape architecture and imp...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Unlock potential by designing scalable backend systems for high-volume telemetry data. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance observability and reliability in cloud-native environments, impacting...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Join us to design and build scalable backend systems that optimize telemetry data processing, enhancing reliability and performance in cloud-native environments while collaborating with technical team...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Optimize and enhance our observability platform by designing scalable systems that process high-volume telemetry data, enabling customers to monitor and troubleshoot their cloud-native environments ef...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Elevate system reliability by designing scalable backend services for high-volume telemetry data. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize performance and improve observability in modern cloud-nat...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Optimize system performance by designing scalable backend services for high-volume telemetry data. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance observability and reliability in cloud-native environment...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of observability by designing scalable systems that process high-volume telemetry data, enhancing reliability and performance for cloud-native environments...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Develop scalable backend systems to optimize telemetry data processing, enhancing reliability and performance in cloud-native environments. Collaborate with teams to shape architecture and improve obs...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Lead the charge in designing and building scalable backend systems that process high-volume telemetry data, enhancing observability and reliability for cloud-native environments while collaborating wi...
Today
Principal Engineer Software - Storage, Integrations (Chronosphere)
$156K - $253K *
Lead the charge in designing and building scalable backend systems that process high-volume telemetry data, enhancing reliability and performance in cloud-native environments while collaborating with...
Today
Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities
$140K - $165K *
Lead commissioning efforts for large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality through effective planning, execution, and collaboration with clients and teams. Drive innovation and e...
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Senior Vice President/Vice President, Storage Operations
$180K *
Join us to strategically enhance and expand specialized storage services, overseeing operations across multiple sites while leading teams to achieve compliance and operational excellence in a regulate...
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Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities
$140K - $165K *
Join a team that's redefining data center commissioning. Lead large-scale projects, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating with clients and contractors to deliver innovative solutions in...
6 days ago
Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities
$140K - $165K *
Join a team that's leading the way in data center commissioning. Drive large-scale projects, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating with clients and contractors to deliver innovative solu...
6 days ago
Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities
$140K - $165K *
Champion the commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems for large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality through effective planning, execution, and collaboration with clie...
1 week ago
Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities
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What does a Storage Engineer do?
A Storage Engineer designs, operates, and improves systems used to store and protect organizational data. Responsibilities can include managing storage platforms, monitoring performance and capacity, automating routine tasks, and supporting backup, recovery, and availability.
What skills are commonly required for Storage Engineer jobs?
Commonly requested skills include enterprise storage administration, SAN or NAS technologies, operating systems, virtualization, networking, scripting, and data protection. Cloud storage, automation, and distributed systems experience may also be relevant, depending on the role.
How much do Storage Engineers earn?
Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so its Storage Engineer listings meet that salary threshold.
What qualifications do Storage Engineers need?
Employers typically look for relevant infrastructure experience and technical knowledge in storage, systems, or cloud environments. Some roles prefer a degree or certifications, while others prioritize demonstrated hands-on expertise.
What careers can follow a Storage Engineer role?
Experienced Storage Engineers may advance to senior or lead engineering positions, storage architect roles, cloud or platform engineering, infrastructure management, or technical leadership.