Staff Software Development Engineer

About the Team:

At Lenovo, we use our talent and passion to help the company to build world-class experiences and products for our users on a foundation of Android, the world's best mobile operating system. Working at Lenovo IDG AI Ecosystem is an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of AI software development.

Being a part of Lenovo IDG AI Ecosystem, as a Staff Software Development Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and AI to craft unique innovations across a range of Lenovo devices, including smartphones, wearables and innovative form factors. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and create innovations that push the boundaries of what's possible in the AI space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Android Application and Framework development: Job responsibilities also include Android application/native software development across different subsystems of mobile device, requirements definition & planning, design, test, debug and competitive analysis.
• On-Device AI Integration: Implement on-device AI frameworks and libraries to enable real-time AI processing, ensuring efficient utilization of device resources.
• Off-Device AI Infrastructure: Architect and maintain scalable infrastructure for off-device AI processing, leveraging cloud services and distributed computing techniques.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize AI algorithms and workflows to achieve optimal performance on mobile devices while balancing computational resources and battery life.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ideate and implement AI-powered features that enhance user experiences.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI technologies and contribute to research initiatives aimed at driving innovation in mobile AI solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in Android software development.
• 5+ years of Experience in Java, Kotlin or Python with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, Data structures and algorithms.
• Strong sense of System Architecture as it relates to mobile apps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the design and development of features for Android applications with Android Jetpack compose, and databases like ROOM & DI.
• Experience leveraging cloud solutions (e.g., Firebase, AWS Mobile Hub, Azure App Service).
• Experience with the design and development of AI functionalities for mobile applications using machine learning, deep learning, or other relevant AI techniques.
• Experience integrating pre-trained AI models and optimizing for performance and efficiency.
• Experience with Android development tools (Android Studio, SDK, etc.) and debugging techniques (adb, systrace, etc.).
• or developing custom models from scratch for the mobile app.
• Experience with popular AI frameworks (TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, Core ML).
• Working experience on technologies like Bluetooth, Wifi, Display, Camera, Audio etc.
• Experience with Android hardware and system-level programming.
• Experience with third-party libraries and frameworks (e.g., Retrofit, Glide, Webservices, REST APIs).
• In-depth knowledge of the Android Framework architecture and its core components.
• Knowledge of interfacing with Google Cloud Services/Amazon Web services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, etc.) to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Ability to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Android development and the broader mobile landscape.
• Master's Degree in the field of Computer Science/Engineering or related field a plus.

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $110-135k. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. This is a hybrid position 3 days per week at our Chicago location.

Lenovo's various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com.

In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is July 2, 2025. This applies to both external and internal candidates.

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.