673 data center engineer jobs at 179 companies in California
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Data Center Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$130k-$210k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Etched: Private semiconductor startup building AI inference chips, racks, and software for frontier-model customers.
5+ YOE5+ years data center engineering experience with high-density compute deployments, structured cabling, power architecture, DCIM tooling, reading electrical diagrams, vendor management, and hands-on hardware deployment.
ByteDance: Global technology specializing in AI-powered content platforms.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, 4+ years of data center engineering experience, power and cooling design expertise, redundancy and commissioning knowledge, and strong communication skills.
Anthropic: AI research developing safe and steerable AI systems.
10+ YOE10+ years designing mechanical systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities; bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; expertise in cooling, plumbing, fire protection, codes, prefabrication, and construction commissioning.
International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Building Code (IBC), NFPA 13, ASME B31, ASHRAE, AFT Fathom, Cadence 6SigmaET, ANSYS, Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, BAS, CFD
MetaNASDAQ: META: Builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses.
7+ YOESeven+ years in mission-critical electrical power design for data centers; HV-MV-LV distribution; power systems and standards; PE consideration; strong communication.
Cerebras SystemsNasdaq Global Select Market: CBRS: Designs processors and systems for AI training and inference.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical field, 5+ years of provisioning or data center experience, Python and shell scripting, cloud and Kubernetes expertise, Terraform, Ansible, and strong networking knowledge.
DigitalOceanNYSE: DOCN: The AI-Native Cloud purpose-built for inference and agentic workloads.
10+ YOE10+ years in data center architecture or infrastructure engineering with deep MEP, cooling, and power expertise; experience leading PoCs, site selection, and mentoring engineering teams.
Data Center Electrical Engineer (Hyperscale Projects)
Van Nuys, California, United States
$140k-$200k/yrHybridFull Time
Capstone Green EnergyNasdaq Global Select Market: CEPL: Public U.S. manufacturer and service provider of fuel-flexible microturbine power systems for commercial, industrial, and critical-power customers.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Electrical Engineering; 5–10+ years in data center design or distributed energy; strong power systems; UPS and backup generation; ETAP/SKM/EasyPower/AutoCAD; US codes familiarity.
Data Center Design Engineer, Electrical - Industrial Compute
San Francisco, California, United States
$360k-$530k/yrHybridFull Time
OpenAI: AI research and deployment focused on beneficial AGI.
10+ YOE10+ years data center design and operations experience; expertise in MEP systems, critical equipment (generators, UPS, chillers, CDUs); vendor management; professional engineering certificate; bachelor\u0002s in engineering preferred.
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Computing platform for AI and accelerated graphics.
12+ YOEMaster’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience, 12+ years in data center cooling or thermal systems, and expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and refrigeration.
Cadence Reality DC Build, Ansys, Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Flownex
Five9NASDAQ: FIVN: Provider of cloud contact center software and AI solutions.
4+ YOE4+ years data center experience with compute, network, storage, cabling, racks, and PDUs; Linux/Unix and CLI familiarity; ability to lift 75 lb; BS in Computer Science or equivalent; vendor and 24x7 production support experience.
Senior Staff Data Center Engineer, Data Center Technology and Systems
Sunnyvale or Austin or Boulder or Kirkland or New York or Reston or Seattle
$214k-$299k/yrOnsiteFull Time
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL: Global technology specializing in internet-related services and products.
12+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or equivalent,12 years experience in mission-critical facility design and server-hall engineering,people management experience,knowledge of HVAC and liquid cooling,ability to influence cross-functional teams.
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Computing platform for AI and accelerated graphics.
12+ YOEMaster’s degree in a relevant engineering field and over 12 years of experience in data center cooling, liquid cooling, refrigeration, thermal systems, or related infrastructure; expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics required.
Cadence Reality DC Build, Ansys, Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Flownex
Distinguished Engineer – Data Center Network Architecture & Engineering
Palo Alto or Katy or Richardson or Bethesda or Renton
$140k-$300k/yrHybridFull Time
GEICO: A leading provider of auto and property insurance.
Deep expertise in large-scale data center networking, SDN, automation, cloud connectivity, routing protocols, Kubernetes/OpenStack networking, software development, and technical leadership.
Reston or San Jose or North America or New York City
$71k-$111k/yrOnsiteFull Time
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Global communications providing satellite connectivity and defense solutions.
Hands-on data center networking experience, hardware deployment and troubleshooting skills, technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 50%.
SupermicroNASDAQ: SMCI: Total IT solution provider for AI, cloud, storage, and 5G/edge.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in data center operations or infrastructure, server and networking knowledge, hardware troubleshooting, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
SkillBridge, Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee
Silicon Valley, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
EquinixNASDAQ: EQIX: Global provider of data center colocation and interconnection services.
0+ YOEDoD SkillBridge program; training in data center operations and critical facilities; background in electronics, electrician, HVAC, or related mechanical trades; 1-4 years in mechanical engineering or related field; ability to lift 50 lbs; strong communication and teamwork.
BMS, HVAC, UPS, data_center, fiber, splicing, IT hardware
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseNYSE: HPE: Global edge-to-cloud advancing how people live and work.
8+ YOERequires 8+ years in networking architecture or related roles, deep WAN routing and infrastructure expertise, Juniper platforms, routing protocols, optical transport, automation, customer engagement, and technical architecture leadership.
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseNYSE: HPE: Global edge-to-cloud advancing how people live and work.
8+ YOERequires 8+ years in networking architecture or related roles, deep WAN routing and infrastructure expertise, Juniper platforms, routing protocols, automation, customer engagement, and strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
SkillBridge, Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer - Trainee
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteInternship, Full Time
EquinixNASDAQ: EQIX: Global provider of data center colocation and interconnection services.
1+ YOETechnical associate degree, military or civilian trade school completion, or relevant experience; knowledge of critical infrastructure, HVAC, data center operations, and ability to lift 50 pounds.
Building Monitoring System (BMS), UPS, HVAC, fusion splicer
Dallas or Indianapolis or Pittsburgh or San Francisco or Washington or Chicago or Houston or Denver or Seattle or Boston or Austin or Atlanta or Irvine or Phoenix or San Jose or Virginia
OnsiteFull Time
JLLNYSE: JLL: Global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management.
Experienced data center or critical facilities professional with electrical/HVAC knowledge, commissioning and project leadership experience, and proficiency with power-system modeling and facility management software.