Senior Data Center Systems Engineer -- AI Infrastructure & Performance Optimization
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This role bridges AI/HPC computing systems with data center infrastructure, focusing on optimizing interdependencies between computing workloads and cooling efficiency.
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What you’ll do
- Deploy, configure, and manage AI/HPC compute clusters running LLM training/inference, VLM, HPC simulations, and stress testing.
- Deploy and commission liquid cooling hardware including direct-to-chip cold plates, CDUs, immersion systems, and hybrid cooling solutions.
- Design and execute workload management strategies to evaluate thermal and power characteristics across CPU and GPU-based AI nodes.
- Develop system-level digital twin simulations integrating IT telemetry with mechanical and electrical infrastructure data.
What you’ll bring
- PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- 5-7 years of professional experience in AI/HPC infrastructure, data center operations, or related technical roles.
- Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing LLM, VLM, training, inference, and HPC simulation workloads on GPU-based AI infrastructure.
- Deep understanding of AI hardware architectures (NVIDIA H100/H200, AMD MI300, etc.) and their thermal/power characteristics.
Technologies
GPU · AI/HPC · LLM · VLM · NVIDIA H100 · NVIDIA H200 · AMD MI300 · Kubernetes · Slurm · DCIM · BAS · digital twin
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls engineers, installs and services HVAC, controls, fire, security and OpenBlue software for commercial buildings, increasingly focused on mission-critical energy efficiency and data-center cooling.
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Senior Data Center Systems Engineer -- AI Infrastructure & Performance Optimization Job Description Position Summary Johnson Controls' Data Center Thermal Solutions team is seeking a Senior Data Center Systems Engineer for the Advanced Technology & Innovation group. This role bridges AI/HPC computing systems with data center infrastructure, focusing on optimizing the interdependencies between computing workloads and cooling efficiency. The ideal candidate will be highly self-driven, able to work independently with limited supervision, and bring deep expertise in GPU-based AI workloads combined with comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure systems. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and manage AI/HPC compute clusters running diverse workloads including LLM training and inference, VLM applications, HPC simulations, and stress testing scenarios. Deploy and
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Senior Data Center Systems Engineer -- AI Infrastructure & Performance Optimization Job Description Position Summary Johnson Controls' Data Center Thermal Solutions team is seeking a Senior Data Center Systems Engineer for the Advanced Technology & Innovation group. This role bridges AI/HPC computing systems with data center infrastructure, focusing on optimizing the interdependencies between computing workloads and cooling efficiency. The ideal candidate will be highly self-driven, able to work independently with limited supervision, and bring deep expertise in GPU-based AI workloads combined with comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure systems. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and manage AI/HPC compute clusters running diverse workloads including LLM training and inference, VLM applications, HPC simulations, and stress testing scenarios. Deploy and commission liquid cooling hardware including direct-to-chip cold plates, CDUs, immersion systems, and hybrid cooling solutions for high-density AI infrastructure. Design and execute workload management strategies to evaluate thermal and power characteristics across CPU and GPU-based AI nodes under varied operational conditions. Develop system-level digital twin simulations integrating IT telemetry with mechanical and electrical infrastructure data to model cooling and computing efficiency interdepen [... source excerpt omitted ...] menting research findings, best practices, and performance benchmarks for AI data center infrastructure. Represent Johnson Controls at industry conferences, technical forums, and customer engagements to share innovations and establish thought leadership in AI infrastructure optimization. Interface with hyperscalers, OEMs, and technology partners to align infrastructure solutions with evolving AI hardware and workload requirements. Contribute to technical publications, patent filings, and industry standards related to data center systems optimization. Qualifications PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science. 5-7 years of pr
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