Lenovo

Role Overview:

As a Senior System Lead in Lenovo's ISG CSP team, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving the system-level design, integration, and validation of cutting-edge server products tailored for hyperscale cloud service providers. This high-impact role requires strong technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex projects while collaborating with global cross-functional teams. You will serve as a key technical authority, ensuring products meet customer requirements, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

System-Level Leadership:

• Lead the system-level design and integration of server products (compute, storage, HPC, GPU, etc.), ensuring technical alignment with customer and business goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to system engineers and junior team members to ensure technical excellence.

Technical Strategy and Execution:

• Develop and execute technical strategies for server system designs, considering performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee end-to-end system engineering, including hardware, firmware, and software integration and validation.

Customer Engagement:

• Act as the primary technical interface for CSP customers, addressing their requirements and resolving technical challenges.
• Collaborate closely with customers to ensure satisfaction and alignment with product specifications.

Project and Risk Management:

• Lead technical deliverables, schedules, and risk assessments for complex projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve escalated technical and resource challenges.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for innovation in server architecture, performance optimization, and system reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure designs meet industry and customer-specific compliance and regulatory standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
• Support certification processes for new systems.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and achieve project milestones.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in server system engineering, system architecture, or a related field.
• Expertise in server architecture, including CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and networking subsystems.
• Proven experience working with hyperscale cloud service providers (e.g., Microsoft, Amazon, Google).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale, complex technical projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent English communication skills

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with Intel, AMD, or ARM platforms, and familiarity with GPU/AI accelerators.
• Knowledge of liquid cooling solutions and thermal management.
• Experience in compliance and certification processes (e.g., CE, FCC, UL, RoHS).
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Background in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain teams.