Backend Engineer - AI Platform and Cloud Native Services

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); Remote; USD 152,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo seeks a seasoned Backend Engineer for its AI Platform and Cloud Native Services. This remote role in the U.S. will design and implement scalable microservices, collaborating across teams to drive cost-aware, AI-enabled backend capabilities.

You will work with Java/Spring, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD, delivering reliable services and integrating AI/LLM workflows. Join Lenovo to contribute to a global, high-impact platform and grow in a fast-paced, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years of experience with high-scale distributed systems and cloud-native development.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Spring, and modern back-end stacks.

Responsibilities

• Backend system development using PRD guidelines and scalable microservices.
• Design efficient data models; collaborate on PostgreSQL schema design.
• Diagnose issues, monitor systems, and ensure platform reliability.
• Optimize performance, tune middleware (RabbitMQ, Redis), and logging.
• Integrate AI/ML services and enterprise APIs into backend workflows.

Skills

Multithreading & Concurrency

Profiling & optimization

Java

Spring ecosystem

Real-time event-driven architectures

Microservices

Streaming data pipelines

CI/CD & DevOps practices

AI-assisted development tools

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

Redis

Docker

Kafka

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/SE

Tools

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

Redis

Docker

Kafka

Kubernetes

Job description

General Information

Req #

WD00105317

Career area: Software Engineering

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Morrisville

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Working time: Full-time

Additional Locations

• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

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.

Description and Requirements

Remote role, anywhere in the U.S.

Lenovo is building a team that will focus on creating a solution for managing and optimizing the costs for token spend, among other enterprise AI services. The platform will provide model orchestration, token accounting, cost controls, security governance, usage analytics, and API management, enabling organizations to securely scale AI adoption while maintaining visibility, compliance, and budget control across diverse AI workloads and ecosystems.

Backend Engineer - AI Platform and Cloud Native Services

Job Responsibilities

• Backend System Development:
  • Design and develop platform business functions based on Product Requirement Documents (PRD).
  • Implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring ecosystems.
  • Ensure high-performance, reliable backend services that meet business requirements.
• Architecture & Data Design:
  • Design efficient business models and data structures based on platform requirements.
  • Collaborate with database teams to optimize PostgreSQL schema design.
  • Implement best practices for data integrity and system scalability.
• System Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  • Diagnose and resolve platform issues including service exceptions and interface failures.
  • Utilize logging, monitoring, and debugging tools for rapid problem resolution.
  • Ensure platform stability and reliability through proactive maintenance.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Analyze and optimize platform performance through code improvements and database tuning.
  • Configure and optimize middleware components including RabbitMQ and Redis.
  • Implement monitoring and continuous performance improvements.
• AI/LLM Integration Awareness:
  • Experience integrating AI/ML services, inference APIs, or LLM-based workflows into enterprise applications.
  • Familiarity with REST/gRPC integration patterns for AI services and GPU-accelerated environments.
  • Exposure to NVIDIA AI ecosystem technologies (NIMs, Triton Inference Server, Metropolis, DeepStream) is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10+ years of experience with high-scale distributed systems and cloud-native development

Desired Qualifications

• Strong programming skills including multithreading, concurrency, and profiling and optimization in Java or equivalent
• Expertise in common components: PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, Kafka, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• AI-assisted development tools proficiency is required
• Experience with modern software architecture such as real-time event-driven architectures, micro-services and streaming data pipelines.
• Familiarity with handling telemetry, sensor, IoT, or operational event data at scale.
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms, third-party APIs, and operational systems into unified backend services. Please include a brief 2-3 sentence summary of your Kubernetes experience and use the exact phrase "Krafted"Kubernetes "

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 - North Carolina - Morrisville
• United States of America
• United States of America - North Carolina
• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is 152,000-233,105 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), the expected application deadline for this position is 12-31-2026.