AI Systems Architect

Lenovo

Lenovo

Software Engineering, IT, Data Science

Chicago, IL, USA

Posted on Apr 14, 2026

General Information

Req #
WD00094162
Career area:
Software Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
Illinois
City:
Chicago
Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

Why Work at Lenovo

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Description and Requirements

Lenovo is building Quantum, a next-generation hybrid AI platform that spans Windows, Android, and cloud. We are hiring a Systems & Design Lead/Manager to drive the architecture, system design, and platform integration of AI experiences on Windows-based Lenovo devices.

This role is critical to delivering scalable, performant, and secure AI systems that power next-generation user experiences across laptops, tablets, and cross-device ecosystems. Your work will directly impact millions of users worldwide.

We recently introduced Qira, our new cross-device Personal AI that works seamlessly across Lenovo and Motorola products.

More information can be found here: https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-unveils-lenovo-and-motorola-qira/

What You'll Do

  • Lead system architecture and design for AI-driven features on Windows/Android platforms, from concept through production
  • Define and evolve end-to-end system designs, including OS integration, services, APIs, and device-level capabilities
  • Drive the integration of on-device and hybrid AI systems with device frameworks, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Partner with AI, firmware, cloud, and application teams to deliver cohesive cross-device experiences across Lenovo and Motorola products
  • Design system-level solutions for resource management, security, privacy, and performance optimization on Windows devices
  • Influence technical direction for AI platform capabilities on PC/Phones, aligning with Lenovo’s broader Quantum and Qira strategy
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across system design, architectural reviews, and best practices
  • Stay current with AI device platform evolution, AI system design trends, and emerging device capabilities


Basic Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in system architecture, platform engineering, or large-scale software design
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • Solid understanding of OS-level concepts, including processes, memory, performance, security, and system services
  • Programming experience in C++, C#, Python, or Java/Kotlin
  • Experience shipping production systems at scale on consumer devices
  • Strong system design skills with the ability to translate product requirements into robust technical architectures


Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong experience designing and delivering Windows-based systems or platform-level software
  • Experience building or integrating AI/ML systems on Windows (on-device, hybrid, or cloud-assisted)
  • Familiarity with Windows internals, Win32/UWP/Windows App SDK, or/and Android Application and system development
  • Experience with cross-device or multi-platform system design (Windows + Android + cloud)
  • Background in performance optimization, power management, or security design for client devices
  • Passion for platform engineering, system design excellence, and staying current with emerging technologies

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations:
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
* United States of America
* United States of America - Illinois
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
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