Who are we?
At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future.
From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI.
We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.
With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are currently seeking a
Controls Software Engineer
to join our dynamic team in
Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!
We are looking for a
Controls Software Engineer – Edge Platforms & Agentic AI
to help build the next generation of software foundations for industrial control systems and intelligent engineering workflows.
This role is intended for a software engineer who can operate across
Linux-based edge platforms, distributed device communication, automation tooling, and AI-enabled engineering systems
.
The focus is not limited to traditional firmware development.
Instead, the role combines industrial software engineering with the design of practical agentic AI solutions that support diagnostics, integration, knowledge access, technical workflows, and internal engineering productivity.
You will contribute to software platforms used in critical thermal and infrastructure environments, where reliability, observability, maintainability, and technical rigor matter.
You will also help shape AI-assisted systems that interact with real tools, technical documentation, structured data, and operational workflows.
What kind of work will you be doing?
Design and implement software components and services in Python and C/C++ for Linux-based edge and control platforms
Develop modular software for distributed embedded and edge systems, including data acquisition, diagnostics, orchestration, and device interaction
Build and maintain communication and integration layers using protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT, CANbus/CANopen, and similar industrial or field protocols
Create internal tooling and engineering utilities for configuration, deployment, troubleshooting, validation, and system analysis
Design and implement AI-assisted and agent-based workflows to improve engineering productivity, diagnostics, knowledge retrieval, and service operations
Develop software systems that combine LLMs, external tools, APIs, structured data, technical documentation, and workflow logic in a controlled and reliable way
Translate technical knowledge, interface specifications,



and system documentation into machine-usable workflows, structured context, and retrieval pipelines
Evaluate AI-enabled workflows for correctness, maintainability, observability, safety, and practical engineering usefulness
Contribute to software architecture decisions, including modularity, interface design, service boundaries, and long-term maintainability
Write and maintain automation, integration, and deployment tools using Python, Bash, containers, and CI/CD pipelines
Debug, profile, test, and optimize system behavior across edge software, communications, and supporting services
Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including module descriptions, interface contracts, workflow definitions, and integration guidance
Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, cloud, QA, technical service, and product stakeholders to identify high-value software and AI automation use cases
What will make you successful?
Degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Physics, or equivalent practical experience
Strong software engineering skills in Python
Good working knowledge of C/C++ in systems, embedded, or performance-sensitive environments
Solid understanding of Linux systems, command-line tooling, process management, networking basics, and Bash scripting
Experience building modular software components, services, or tooling with attention to maintainability and technical quality
Experience with one or more communication technologies such as Modbus, MQTT, CANbus/CANopen, serial protocols, TCP/IP-based device integration, or similar
Experience with Docker, containerized development environments, or service-based deployment workflows
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and version control workflows
Ability to work across disciplines and deal with real-world engineering constraints, incomplete information, and integration complexity
Fluent English, written and spoken
Nice to Have
Experience building or integrating LLM-based tools, agentic workflows, retrieval systems, or AI-assisted engineering automation
Familiarity with frameworks and patterns used for tool orchestration, workflow control, memory, evaluation, or context management in AI systems




Experience designing software that combines deterministic logic with AI-driven components in a robust and observable way
Background in edge computing, embedded Linux systems, or distributed industrial architectures
Familiarity with diagnostics, observability, system logging, tracing, or performance analysis tools
Experience creating developer tooling, internal platforms, or technical productivity systems
Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSocket-based services, or integration middleware
Experience contributing to interface documentation, technical platform specifications, or reusable software standards
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS
Safety.Integrity.Respect.Teamwork.Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
The anticipated salary range for this role in Piove di Sacco, (PD) is between ******€ to ******€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week).
Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits.
Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements.
Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.
The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.
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📌 Controls Software Engineer (Piove di sacco)
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