Tensorflow Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial environments. They are seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead AI initiatives that enhance engineering efficiency and product capabilities across multiple product lines in the IT Rack Infrastructure domain.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and explore AI-related research and emerging AI-technologies focused on IT Rack Infrastructure products (1PH UPS, rack-based power distribution units, KVM and Serial devices, mechanical racks).
• Define the AI/ML architecture and technology roadmap for the IT Systems Business Unit.
• Identify high‑value AI use cases across single‑phase UPS, rack PDU, KVM/Serial, racks, and integrated solutions.
• Drive alignment of AI initiatives with product-line strategies and long-term business goals.
• Lead feasibility studies, prototypes, and proof-of-concept developments.
• Ensure AI/ML model’s robustness, performance, explainability, and lifecycle management.
• Lead AI initiatives for improving our NPDI process time-to-market and engineering efficiency.
• Work with engineering leaders across product lines to define technological needs and feasibility.
• Collaborate with embedded software and firmware teams to deploy models on constrained edge devices and real-time systems.
• Define requirements for data acquisition, signal conditioning, and model inference hardware/software.
• Establish practices for data collection, preprocessing, labeling, and governance.
• Implement Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) frameworks for continuous integration, testing, versioning, and monitoring of AI models.
• Develop prototype methods, models, and simulations to validate new ideas and support technology feasibility studies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and infrastructure teams, to ensure alignment of research objectives with overall company vision and market trends.
• Publish technical papers, file patents, and present findings to internal stakeholders and external audiences, contributing to the organization’s knowledge base and thought leadership.
• Identify and collaborate with external research institutions, industry partners, and academic organizations to leverage additional expertise and insights.
• Engage with standards bodies, and technology partners.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity, and technical excellence within the team.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience computer engineering or electrical engineering or advanced research in related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, applied machine learning, embedded systems and advanced analytics.
• Strong proficiency in: Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn), Data engineering and MLOps tools, Model validation, testing, and deployment practices.
• Experience deploying AI/ML models in embedded systems, cloud platforms, or distributed systems.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Familiarity with IT rack systems and infrastructure components is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and validate transformative ideas in mechanical design and materials applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, engaging with cross-functional teams and external partners effectively.
Preferred:
• Experience in energy technologies, IoT, or industrial/embedded products.
• Knowledge of digital twins, simulation environments, or control systems.
• Familiarity with edge AI inference frameworks and optimized runtime environments.
• Track record of patents, high quality research/publications, or technical presentations.
• Having research articles in ICML, ICLR or L4DC conferences is a plus.
Company:
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Westerville, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.