Data Centre Boom Jobs in India: 100,000 Engineering Jobs Expected by 2030, AI & Cloud Skills in High Demand
Rapid growth is being driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
India's data centre capacity is expected to grow from 1.5 GW to 6.5 GW by 2030.
The industry could be worth over $22 billion by the end of the decade.
More than $126 billion in investments have already been announced.
Companies will need experts in AI infrastructure, cloud operations, and automation.
Top skills include DevOps, MLOps, Platform Engineering, and Data Centre Automation.
New roles include AI Infrastructure Engineer, Liquid Cooling Engineer, and Energy Specialist.
A shortage of skilled professionals could become the industry's biggest challenge.
Now is the ideal time for engineering students to build AI and data centre skills for future careers.
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