AI Application Development Engineer

Lenovo; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in the United States is seeking an AI Application Development Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions that drive business value and operational efficiency. You will prepare, clean, and analyze datasets; develop AI applications leveraging LLMs and automation; and integrate models into production via scalable APIs and deployment pipelines.

Collaboration with data scientists and product managers is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field
• Python programming experience
• Mandarin Chinese language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, and preprocess datasets for AI model training.
• Assist in integrating AI models into applications and backend systems.
• Stay updated with the latest AI technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers.
• Support the testing and validation of AI solutions to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Document AI workflows, technical specifications, and deployment processes.

Skills

Python programming

Mandarin Chinese

AI application development

Data preparation

API integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Data Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or Data Science or related field

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

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Lenovo is seeking an AI Application Development Engineer to design, develop, and deploy innovative AI-powered solutions that drive business value and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for preparing, cleaning, and analyzing datasets for AI and machine learning models, developing AI applications leveraging LLMs, chatbots, agent-based workflows, and automation technologies, and integrating AI models into production environments through scalable APIs and deployment pipelines. The engineer will collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and global stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions while monitoring and optimizing model performance for reliability and scalability. This position requires strong Python programming skills, hands-on experience with AI application development, machine learning, automation, and AI deployment frameworks, along with the ability to document technical processes and support solution testing and validation. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who can serve as a bridge between development teams and business stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Data Preparation Analysis

• Gather, clean, and preprocess datasets for AI model training.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to extract meaningful insights.

Implementation Integration

• Assist in integrating AI models into applications and backend systems.
• Develop APIs and pipelines for seamless model deployment.

Research Innovation

• Stay updated with the latest AI technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Experiment with innovative AI approaches to address business challenges.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers.
• Participate in technical discussions and brainstorming sessions.

Testing Validation

• Support the testing and validation of AI solutions to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Monitor AI model performance and suggest improvements when needed.

Documentation

• Document AI workflows, technical specifications, and deployment processes.
• Prepare user manuals and guides for implemented solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field
• Python programming experience
• Mandarin Chinese language proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• API integration experience

We follow a friendly hybrid model with three days a week in the office- great for collaboration and connection!

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.