System Performance Validation Engineer

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a System Performance Validation (SPV) Engineer in Morrisville, NC, to conduct hands-on performance testing and analysis of Lenovo server platforms. You will benchmark, characterize, and optimize system performance across CPU, memory, storage, I/O, GPU, and other components, collaborating with architects and OS teams throughout the product cycle.

The role focuses on setting up test environments, identifying bottlenecks, and documenting best practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Good understanding of server architecture fundamentals.
• Hands-on testing, debugging, and performance analysis required.
• Familiarity with Linux and basic system administration.
• Basic understanding of CPU, memory, PCIe, storage, networking, and GPU technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on setup, configuration, and testing of Lenovo server platforms.
• Run performance benchmarks and workloads and analyze test results.
• Support performance characterization and optimization across CPU, memory, storage, I/O, GPU, and other system components.
• Investigate performance issues and assist with root-cause analysis and debugging.
• Understand system architecture and evaluate how hardware topology, firmware settings, OS configuration, and system design affect overall performance.
• Work with system architecture, UEFI, hardware, thermal, power, and OS teams to validate performance-related designs and configurations.
• Support performance testing of new server technologies and platforms.
• Develop and maintain performance test procedures, technical documentation, and best practices.
• Work with senior engineers and architects on customer performance issues and platform optimization.

Skills

Server architecture

Hands-on testing

Performance analysis

Linux administration

Hardware basics

Education

Associate degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

General Information

Req #

WD00104597

Career area:

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

Why Work at Lenovo

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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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Description and Requirements

We are looking for a System Performance Validation (SPV) Engineer to support performance testing, analysis, and optimization of Lenovo server platforms. This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to develop experience in server system architecture, performance analysis, and platform optimization.

The engineer will work with system architects and cross-functional engineering teams to evaluate system performance, identify bottlenecks, and validate platform performance throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on setup, configuration, and testing of Lenovo server platforms.
• Run performance benchmarks and workloads and analyze test results.
• Support performance characterization and optimization across CPU, memory, storage, I/O, GPU, and other system components.
• Investigate performance issues and assist with root-cause analysis and debugging.
• Understand system architecture and evaluate how hardware topology, firmware settings, OS configuration, and system design affect overall performance.
• Work with system architecture, UEFI, hardware, thermal, power, and OS teams to validate performance-related designs and configurations.
• Support performance testing of new server technologies and platforms.
• Develop and maintain performance test procedures, technical documentation, and best practices.
• Work with senior engineers and architects on customer performance issues and platform optimization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Good understanding of computer and server architecture fundamentals.
• Strong interest in hands-on system testing, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux and basic system administration.
• Basic understanding of CPU, memory, PCIe, storage, networking, and GPU technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze technical data and troubleshoot system-level issues.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with server hardware, benchmarking, scripting, or performance analysis is a plus.

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.