System Lead Engineer
Lenovo
Why Work at Lenovo
Description and Requirements
Role Overview:
As a Senior System Lead in Lenovo's ISG CSP team, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving the system-level design, integration, and validation of cutting-edge server products tailored for hyperscale cloud service providers. This high-impact role requires strong technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex projects while collaborating with global cross-functional teams. You will serve as a key technical authority, ensuring products meet customer requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
System-Level Leadership:
- Lead the system-level design and integration of server products (compute, storage, HPC, GPU, etc.), ensuring technical alignment with customer and business goals.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to system engineers and junior team members to ensure technical excellence.
Technical Strategy and Execution:
- Develop and execute technical strategies for server system designs, considering performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee end-to-end system engineering, including hardware, firmware, and software integration and validation.
Customer Engagement:
- Act as the primary technical interface for CSP customers, addressing their requirements and resolving technical challenges.
- Collaborate closely with customers to ensure satisfaction and alignment with product specifications.
Project and Risk Management:
- Lead technical deliverables, schedules, and risk assessments for complex projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Collaborate with project managers to resolve escalated technical and resource challenges.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for innovation in server architecture, performance optimization, and system reliability.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and product quality.
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure designs meet industry and customer-specific compliance and regulatory standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
- Support certification processes for new systems.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and achieve project milestones.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in server system engineering, system architecture, or a related field.
- Expertise in server architecture, including CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and networking subsystems.
- Proven experience working with hyperscale cloud service providers (e.g., Microsoft, Amazon, Google).
- Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale, complex technical projects.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluent English communication skills
Preferred:
- Hands-on experience with Intel, AMD, or ARM platforms, and familiarity with GPU/AI accelerators.
- Knowledge of liquid cooling solutions and thermal management.
- Experience in compliance and certification processes (e.g., CE, FCC, UL, RoHS).
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile).
- Background in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain teams.