Data Center Engineering Jobs in Idaho
Data Center Engineering jobs in Idaho are open across Boise, Eagle, and Meridian and other Idaho metros, with employers like Micron Technology, Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton), and Simplot Company hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Its integrated portfolio of companies includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot has major operations in nine countries with products and services available to customers worldwide.
SUMMARY
This role will lead the build-out of Simplot’s new SAP Datasphere environment into a scalable, production-ready state. You’ll define how data is integrated, governed, and delivered across SAP and non-SAP systems as part of a modern data fabric architecture. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, data engineering, SAP, and security teams to establish core architectural patterns, security schema, and operational standards that will enable a stable, scalable, cost-effective and secure platform across the organization. This role applies advanced data engineering and platform engineering principles and will exercise independent judgment, own key technical decisions, and contribute to a long-term platform strategy while delivering a hands-on implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Platform Design, Initialization & Implementation
- Lead the initial setup and configuration of the Datasphere platform, establishing foundational design patterns, environments, and operational standards.
- Define and implement the Datasphere architecture, including space organization, separation of concerns, and alignment to business domains.
- Design and establish data integration between Datasphere and upstream / downstream systems, including Databricks and SAP.
Platform Maintenance & Support
- Lead the identification and assessment of ongoing maintenance and support needs for the Datasphere platform.
- Provide ongoing maintenance and support, in coordination with other teams, for the Datasphere platform.
Security & Governance
- Partner with business stakeholders to design and implement the Datasphere security model.
- Ensure the platform aligns with enterprise data governance standards and security best practices.
- Contribute to the definition of platform access and security roles to enable secure self-service while maintaining appropriate controls.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work directly with business and technical stakeholders to understand data, access, and operational requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical designs that balance stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on Datasphere capabilities, constraints, and best practices.
Engineering & Delivery
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code to enable automation of configuring and supporting the Datasphere platform.
- Apply data engineering best practices to ensure stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of the platform.
- Participate as a technical lead or primary on platform-related initiatives, providing estimates and contributing to delivery planning.
Documentation & Enablement
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation for Datasphere architecture, security models, and operational processes.
- Contribute to onboarding materials and knowledge sharing to enable adoption by data engineers and business users.
- Mentor team members and provide technical guidance related to Datasphere usage and design.
- Provide time and effort estimates for assigned work.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-10 years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or analytics platform implementation.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering tools.
- Strong understanding of data platform architecture and data modeling concepts.
- Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend platform design patterns based on business and technical requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience standing up or modernizing an enterprise analytics or data sharing platform.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams with data engineering, security, and business stakeholders.
- Exposure to large-scale data platforms and integration with enterprise data platforms.
- Experience with SAP, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, or Terraform.
- Experience with SAP, SAP BW, SAP Data Products or SAP Business Content.
JOB REQUISITION ID: 25640
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
LOCATION(S): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
COUNTRY: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
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INTRODUCTION
Simplot is a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Its integrated portfolio of companies includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot has major operations in nine countries with products and services available to customers worldwide.
SUMMARY
This role will lead the build-out of Simplot’s new SAP Datasphere environment into a scalable, production-ready state. You’ll define how data is integrated, governed, and delivered across SAP and non-SAP systems as part of a modern data fabric architecture. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, data engineering, SAP, and security teams to establish core architectural patterns, security schema, and operational standards that will enable a stable, scalable, cost-effective and secure platform across the organization. This role applies advanced data engineering and platform engineering principles and will exercise independent judgment, own key technical decisions, and contribute to a long-term platform strategy while delivering a hands-on implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Platform Design, Initialization & Implementation
- Lead the initial setup and configuration of the Datasphere platform, establishing foundational design patterns, environments, and operational standards.
- Define and implement the Datasphere architecture, including space organization, separation of concerns, and alignment to business domains.
- Design and establish data integration between Datasphere and upstream / downstream systems, including Databricks and SAP.
Platform Maintenance & Support
- Lead the identification and assessment of ongoing maintenance and support needs for the Datasphere platform.
- Provide ongoing maintenance and support, in coordination with other teams, for the Datasphere platform.
Security & Governance
- Partner with business stakeholders to design and implement the Datasphere security model.
- Ensure the platform aligns with enterprise data governance standards and security best practices.
- Contribute to the definition of platform access and security roles to enable secure self-service while maintaining appropriate controls.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work directly with business and technical stakeholders to understand data, access, and operational requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical designs that balance stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on Datasphere capabilities, constraints, and best practices.
Engineering & Delivery
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code to enable automation of configuring and supporting the Datasphere platform.
- Apply data engineering best practices to ensure stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of the platform.
- Participate as a technical lead or primary on platform-related initiatives, providing estimates and contributing to delivery planning.
Documentation & Enablement
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation for Datasphere architecture, security models, and operational processes.
- Contribute to onboarding materials and knowledge sharing to enable adoption by data engineers and business users.
- Mentor team members and provide technical guidance related to Datasphere usage and design.
- Provide time and effort estimates for assigned work.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-10 years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, or analytics platform implementation.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern data engineering tools.
- Strong understanding of data platform architecture and data modeling concepts.
- Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend platform design patterns based on business and technical requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience standing up or modernizing an enterprise analytics or data sharing platform.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams with data engineering, security, and business stakeholders.
- Exposure to large-scale data platforms and integration with enterprise data platforms.
- Experience with SAP, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, or Terraform.
- Experience with SAP, SAP BW, SAP Data Products or SAP Business Content.
JOB REQUISITION ID: 25640
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
LOCATION(S): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
COUNTRY: United States
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
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Where Idaho roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Data Center Engineering Job Market in Idaho
A snapshot from current Idaho openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Micron Technology31
- Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)16
- Simplot Company9
- Lamb Weston4
- Ryder System3
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware50
- Agriculture & Farming9
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Food & Beverage4
- Insurance4
What Idaho Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center engineering jobs across Idaho.
- 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
Data Center Engineering Jobs in Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions
How many data center engineering jobs are there in Idaho?
There are 87+ data center engineering openings in Idaho on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Boise, Eagle, and Meridian. New positions post regularly as employers across Idaho hire.
Which Idaho cities have the most data center engineering jobs?
Boise, Eagle, and Meridian have the most data center engineering openings in Idaho right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire data center engineerings in Idaho?
Employers hiring data center engineerings in Idaho include Micron Technology, Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton), and Simplot Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote data center engineering jobs in Idaho?
Yes. About 13% of data center engineering openings tied to Idaho are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Idaho metros.
How do I apply for data center engineering jobs in Idaho?
You can apply to data center engineering jobs in Idaho directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Idaho location, then apply to each one that fits.
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