Lenovo

Lenovo is building the next generation of intelligent device experiences powered by Qira, our cross‑device Personal AI platform. We are hiring a Software Development Engineer to contribute to the development and integration of system‑level software components across embedded devices running Android, Linux, and RTOS‑based operating systems. Working on cross-functional teams you will design, implement, debug, and optimize system components that enable reliable, high‑performance device functionality across Lenovo platforms. This position will be hybrid at our Chicago, IL office and is onsite 3 days a week. 

What You’ll Do 

• Contribute to the design, development, and integration of system‑level software for embedded consumer and CE devices. 

• Develop and enhance OS‑level components, middleware, and services running on Android, Linux, or RTOS platforms. 

• Work on low‑level software interactions involving device drivers, OS services, hardware interfaces, and middleware layers. 

• Debug complex, multi‑layer workflows spanning applications, system services, and underlying OS components. 

• Perform performance analysis and optimization related to stability, latency, memory usage, and system responsiveness. 

• Collaborate effectively with hardware, firmware, platform, and application teams to resolve system‑level issues. 

• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical problem‑solving across functional boundaries. 

• Contribute to documentation and technical artifacts that support system integration and long‑term maintainability. 

Basic Qualifications 

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in system software or embedded software development. 

• Experience working on embedded or CE devices running Android, Linux, and/or RTOS. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 

• Strong programming experience in C++; experience with Rust is highly preferred. 

• Solid understanding of OS fundamentals, including processes, memory management, threading, IPC, and device I/O. 

• Proven ability to debug complex system‑level issues across software layers. 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional engineering environments. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience developing system or middleware components close to hardware. 

• Familiarity with Android system internals, Linux system programming, or RTOS environments. 

• Exposure to performance tuning, profiling tools, or system‑level debugging on embedded platforms. 

• Experience working with hardware bring‑up teams or silicon‑specific software components. 

• Background in consumer electronics, IoT, or embedded product development. 

• Interest in building reliable, maintainable, and well‑architected system software.