Sr. Engineer, AI Solutions Architect

Overview Lenovo is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Sr. Engineer, AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of our next-generation AI systems. This is a pivotal role responsible for the overall technical direction, architecture, and scalability of our AI platform. The ideal candidate is a deep generalist with a comprehensive understanding of the entire AI stack – from foundational models to application-level agents – and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will be one of the go-to experts for all things AI, guiding engineering teams and driving innovation in a rapidly evolving field. If you are passionate about making Smarter Technology For All, come help us realize our Hybrid AI vision Location: Preferred locations for this role are San Jose and Morrisville, but we are able to consider fully remote talent as well for qualified applicants. Responsibilities System Architecture: Design and maintain the overall architecture of our AI systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Model Expertise: Possess in-depth knowledge of a wide range of AI models, including Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal models (vision, speech, text), and their underlying principles. Training Fine-tuning: Architect and oversee the training and fine-tuning of AI models, including techniques like Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation), and prompt tuning. Agent Design: Lead the design and implementation of intelligent agents, encompassing components like intent understanding, task decomposition and planning, and tool calling (e.g., using MCP – Model Context Protocol). Knowledge Management: Design and implement robust knowledge management systems, including vector databases, reranking models and algorithms, and knowledge graphs. Output Optimization: Select output sampling strategies to ensure high-quality, relevant, and coherent responses. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding them through the implementation of complex AI solutions. Research Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI research and identify opportunities to apply them to our products and services. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, data science, and engineering teams to define requirements and deliver innovative AI solutions. System Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the AI system architecture and components. Required Qualifications Experience designing software systems and integrating them into shipping products including implementing AI systems. Familiarity with operating systems such as Linux, Windows, or Android Understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning principles. Extensive experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Transformer architectures. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or Kotlin. Experience with Machine Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, LangChain, LangGraph, Autogen, etc. Strong understanding of vector databases and embedding models. Experience with knowledge graphs and knowledge base management. Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques and prompt optimization. Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including clear descriptions and document generation, such as class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and protocol definitions. Experience with MLOps practices and deploying AI models to production. Contributions to open-source AI projects. Publications in leading AI conferences or journals. Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence). Hands-on experience with multimodal models. Salary: The base salary range budgeted for this position in California is $220k - $280k. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found here: Legal and Compliance 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lenovo by 2x Get notified about new Senior Solutions Engineer jobs in San Jose, Central Luzon, Philippines. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr