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Data Center Engineering jobs are open across cloud infrastructure, colocation, enterprise IT, and hyperscale operators, from entry-level technician to principal engineer, with specializations in critical facilities management, power and cooling systems, and network infrastructure. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale, speed, ability to build, invent, and simplify a resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
Key job responsibilities
- Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, drawings, white papers, diagrams, and reports.
- Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Architectural Basis of Design (BoD) by driving standardization in the data center architectural designs.
- Development of strategic solutions, which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements. Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable and testable specifications and solutions.
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during innovation and research and development projects.
- Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate solutions.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
A day in the life
You'll start your day connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects. You might analyze data, collaborate on innovative cooling solutions, or mentor fellow engineers. You'll participate in design reviews, engage with vendors, and contribute to sustainability initiatives that shape our environmental footprint.
About the team
We are a diverse group of engineers committed to revolutionizing data center design. Our team values creativity, sustainability, and continuous learning. We support each other's growth while working on projects that impact millions of customers worldwide. Our inclusive environment encourages sharing ideas and celebrating collective achievements.
ABOUT AWS:
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- 4+ years of commissioning experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience in commissioning
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale, speed, ability to build, invent, and simplify a resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
Key job responsibilities
- Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications, drawings, white papers, diagrams, and reports.
- Understand and safeguard implementation of the Global Architectural Basis of Design (BoD) by driving standardization in the data center architectural designs.
- Development of strategic solutions, which meet or exceed our quality requirements and fall within our budgetary requirements. Capture requirements and turn aspirational company or customer goals into well-defined, achievable and testable specifications and solutions.
- Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during innovation and research and development projects.
- Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate solutions.
- Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
A day in the life
You'll start your day connecting with global team members to review ongoing projects. You might analyze data, collaborate on innovative cooling solutions, or mentor fellow engineers. You'll participate in design reviews, engage with vendors, and contribute to sustainability initiatives that shape our environmental footprint.
About the team
We are a diverse group of engineers committed to revolutionizing data center design. Our team values creativity, sustainability, and continuous learning. We support each other's growth while working on projects that impact millions of customers worldwide. Our inclusive environment encourages sharing ideas and celebrating collective achievements.
ABOUT AWS:
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- 4+ years of commissioning experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
- Experience in commissioning
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer License
- Experience with building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Austin - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon117
- Oracle54
- Google27
- NVIDIA27
- Vantage Data Centers24
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software176
- Consulting & Professional Services50
- Electronics & Hardware34
- Manufacturing21
- Energy17
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center engineering jobs.
- Experience operating and maintaining critical facilities including power, cooling, and fire suppression systems
- Familiarity with Tier I through Tier IV data center standards and uptime requirements
- Proficiency with DCIM tools, BMS platforms, and ticketing and change-management systems
- Industry certifications such as BICSI, Uptime Institute ATD, or CompTIA Server+
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances or access credentials for sensitive facilities
Tips for Your Data Center Engineering Job Search
Quantify uptime and critical systems experience
Your resume should show Tier classifications, availability metrics, and specific critical systems you've maintained. Hiring managers in this field want concrete evidence you've kept mission-critical infrastructure running, not just a list of equipment brands you've touched.
Stack certifications before applying to top roles
Certifications like BICSI RCDD, Uptime Institute ATD, or CDCP directly appear in data center engineering job requirements. Listing them prominently on your resume shortens recruiter review time and clears automated filters before a human ever reads your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data center engineering openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by facility tier and scale
Filter your search by employer type: hyperscalers like cloud providers fill roles differently than colocation operators or enterprise facilities teams. Tailoring your application language to match the scale and tier of the facility shows you understand the operational context of the job.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Data center engineering interviews routinely involve real-world fault scenarios, such as a UPS failure during peak load or a cooling unit trip. Walk through your reasoning out loud, reference the systems hierarchy you'd check, and name the runbooks or escalation paths you'd follow.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call terms
Many data center roles include rotating shifts, on-call rotations, or weekend coverage that add real compensation value. Before accepting an offer, clarify the on-call frequency, response-time expectations, and whether differential pay applies to nights and weekends.
Data Center Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data center engineerings?
The companies hiring the most data center engineerings right now include Amazon, Oracle, and Google, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest near major network exchange points and regions with large hyperscale campuses.
How many data center engineering jobs are remote?
About 13% of data center engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most critical facilities roles. Sub-areas such as DCIM software administration, capacity planning, and vendor management are the most likely to offer hybrid or occasional remote flexibility compared to operations and maintenance positions that require on-site presence.
How do you become a data center engineering?
Start with a technical degree or trade certification in electrical, mechanical, or network systems, then gain hands-on experience through facilities technician, IT operations, or field service roles. Pursue industry certifications such as BICSI or Uptime Institute credentials to validate your knowledge of critical facilities standards. Building direct experience with power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and structured cabling accelerates your path into engineering-level positions.
How do you get a data center engineering job with little experience?
Entry-level roles such as data center technician, critical facilities associate, or NOC analyst are the most common starting points for candidates without direct engineering experience. Employers in this field value certifications, familiarity with physical infrastructure, and a background in any hands-on technical environment. Completing vendor training programs for common DCIM or BMS platforms can also help you stand out when your resume is light on data center-specific titles.
What does the data center engineering interview process look like?
Most data center engineering interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview covering critical systems knowledge, and an on-site or panel interview with scenario-based questions. Candidates for senior roles often complete a written or whiteboard exercise around capacity planning, fault response, or infrastructure design. References from previous facilities or operations roles are commonly requested before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to data center engineering jobs?
You can find and apply to data center engineering jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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