AI Solution Architect - Global Future Leaders Program (2027)

Lenovo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an AI Solution Architect for the Global Future Leaders Program in North America. This early-career role focuses on designing end-to-end AI solutions, creating reference architectures, and aligning designs with customer needs and Lenovo standards.

You’ll collaborate across sales, engineering, and services to translate business requirements into scalable architectures, participate in PoCs, and contribute to implementation guides and runbooks, gaining exposure to leadership and

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming degree in a technical field (BS/MS)
• Interest in AI and applying solution architecture to real-world challenges
• Exposure to programming/data technologies (Python, SQL, APIs) preferred
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication across global teams

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions leveraging Lenovo infrastructure and services
• Create reference architectures, blueprints, and patterns for AI use cases
• Support senior architects on components, data flows, and security
• Align designs with customer requirements and Lenovo standards
• Contribute to PoC activities and solution validation with engineering teams
• Prepare technical presentations and architecture diagrams for stakeholders

Skills

AI concepts

Solution architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/DS/Engineering/IS

Tools

Python

SQL

APIs

Cloud platforms

Power BI/Tableau

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).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Global Future Leaders Program: Start Strong. Lead Early.

The Lenovo Global Future Leaders Program is a highly selective program designed to develop Lenovo's next generation of business and technology leaders. Created for exceptional graduates, the program provides accelerated development opportunities for individuals ready to grow their careers and make an impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

As a Global Future Leader, you'll gain hands-on experience through challenging assignments and rotational opportunities across Lenovo. You'll collaborate with teams and leaders around the world, building a broad understanding of our organization while developing the skills needed to create meaningful impact. During your first three years, you'll participate in cross-functional experiences, strategic projects, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities designed to accelerate your growth. From day one, you'll take on meaningful work, gain exposure to senior leaders, and help drive innovative solutions that deliver smarter technology for all. We're looking for ambitious problem-solvers, innovative thinkers, and future leaders who are energized by technology, embrace new challenges, and are eager to make an impact.

What You Can Expect as a GFL

• Cross-functional rotational experiences across Lenovo's business, providing broad exposure and diverse career experiences
• Meaningful business impact from day one through strategic projects and real-world challenges
• Exposure to senior leaders along with structured leadership development and mentorship
• Collaboration with global teams and stakeholders across one of the world's leading technology companies
• Accelerated career growth through innovation, continuous learning, and opportunities to influence the future of smarter technology for all

In This Global Future Leader Role, you will act as an AI Solution Architect

Role Overview

Lenovo is seeking a motivated early-career professional to join our AI Library team as an AI Solution Architect. This role is ideal for a recent or upcoming graduate who is passionate about Artificial Intelligence, technical solution design, and using technology to solve real-world customer challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in designing end-to-end AI solutions that leverage Lenovo infrastructure, platforms, and services.
• Help create reference architectures, solution blueprints, and patterns for common AI use cases.
• Support senior architects in defining components, data flows, integration points, and security considerations.
• Align technical designs with customer requirements, performance needs, and Lenovo standards.

AI Library Solution Development Readiness

• Contribute to the development and refinement of AI Library offerings to ensure they are modular, reusable, and scalable.
• Assist in evaluating partner AI solutions for inclusion in the AI Library from an architectural perspective.
• Help translate innovative AI concepts into standardized solution packages that can be delivered globally.
• Support creation of implementation guides, deployment runbooks, and technical documentation.

Technical Validation Delivery Support

• Participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) activities and solution validation with engineering teams.
• Assist in testing, performance tuning, and optimization of AI solution components.
• Support readiness activities to ensure solutions can be deployed consistently by delivery and services teams.

Pre-Sales Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with sales and senior architects to understand customer challenges and map them to AI solutions.
• Help prepare technical presentations, architecture diagrams, and solution overviews for internal and external stakeholders.
• Gather feedback from customers, field teams, and partners to inform improvements to AI Library offerings.

What You’ll Learn

• How enterprise AI solutions are designed, validated, and brought into production at scale.
• The interactions between AI models, data pipelines, infrastructure, platforms, and security in real-world architectures.
• Best practices for building reusable reference architectures and repeatable AI solution patterns.
• How solution architects work with sales, product, marketing, and services to drive customer adoption.
• Practical approaches to translating business requirements into technical designs and trade-offs.
• Customer-facing and executive communication skills from a solution architecture perspective.

Job Requirements

• Recent or upcoming Bachelor’s graduate; Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical fields.
• Passion for AI, emerging technologies, and applying solution architecture to real-world business challenges.
• Foundational understanding of AI and data concepts (e.g., machine learning, generative AI, data pipelines) gained through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Exposure to programming and/or data technologies (e.g., Python, SQL, APIs, cloud platforms) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure and decompose complex problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with comfort working across technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

GLF Program Requirements

• Currently completing or recently completed a degree from an accredited university (Bachelors, Masters or PhD)
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, internship, or community involvement
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across global teams
• Ability to think strategically, manage ambiguity, and execute with attention to detail
• Flexibility to travel as needed (approximately 10-20%)

North America Hiring Time Line Fall 2026

• Application Timeline: September 1st through Oct 23rd
• Leadership Assessments: Sept-Oct: (Post resume review, top candidates will be selected to complete a Leadership Skills Assessment via SHL (Vendor). NOTE: By applying to this role, if selected for next step, you agree for Lenovo to share your first/last name and email with SHL.
• North America LIVE CASE Interview (Virtual/Teams Setting): Oct 22nd-24th
• Leadership Final Interviews LIVE @Lenovo Campus: November 13th @ Lenovo, Morrisville, NC (In Person/Travel Included)
• Offers: December
• Onboarding: Spring/Summer 2027
• Search Roles: GFL26.27 (Search GFL roles in Jobs.lenovo.com using this code)

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