VP, AI – Applications

Utilidata

VP leading AI and applications for data centers to optimize power and compute capacity. Overseeing algorithms, control methods, and applied research in a remote role.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and set technical direction for the team responsible for Karman's algorithms, control methods, optimization, and applied research
Drive technical co-development with strategic technology partners across hardware, firmware, and commercial tracks
Develop and manage release plans for algorithms and applications work
Partner with the VP, Engineering to ensure algorithms and control methods are designed for production deployment
Stay hands-on early in the role and scale toward leader-of-leaders as the team grows
Collaborate with the People Team to attract, onboard, and retain top talent in algorithms, applied AI, and control systems
Optimize resource allocation, budgeting, and timelines for team effectiveness
Develop and report on success metrics that measure the team's contribution to organizational objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-15+ years of professional experience leading teams that develop algorithms, control systems, optimization methods, or applied AI in production
Deep technical background in control theory, power systems, optimization, applied machine learning, or signal processing
Demonstrated experience in algorithms and decision-making paradigms with edge AI tools
Track record of developing leaders and growing the careers of senior engineers and researchers
Demonstrated ability to lead a senior, technically deep team while remaining hands-on
Experience translating research and prototypes into shipped products in a startup or fast-moving environment
Strong communication skills, including the ability to represent technical work credibly to executives, customers, and external technical organizations
Experience with intellectual property strategy and the patent process
Willingness to travel up to 20% of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Employer-match 401k
Flexible paid time off
Competitive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

algorithmscontrol systemsoptimization methodsapplied AIcontrol theorypower systemsapplied machine learningsignal processingedge AI toolsintellectual property strategy

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam managementcollaborationresource allocationbudgetingtimeline managementtalent attractiononboardingcareer development