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Req #
WD00105035
Career area:
Artificial Intelligence
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Sunday, September 6, 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
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 a:
AI Solution Architect
Role Overview
Lenovo is seeking a motivated early-career professional to join our AI Library team as an Associate 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.
As an Associate Solution Architect, you will help translate business needs and customer requirements into scalable, reliable, and repeatable AI solutions built on Lenovo’s AI Library. Working alongside senior solution architects, engineers, business analysts, sales teams, and partners, you will gain hands-on experience across the full AI solution lifecycle—from discovery and design to validation, readiness, and customer deployment. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow as a technical architect while helping shape Lenovo’s growing AI solution portfolio.
What You’ll Do
AI Solution Design & Architecture
* 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 12th-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)
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
General Information
Req #
WD00105035
Career area:
Artificial Intelligence
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Sunday, September 6, 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
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 a:
AI Solution Architect
Role Overview
Lenovo is seeking a motivated early-career professional to join our AI Library team as an Associate 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.
As an Associate Solution Architect, you will help translate business needs and customer requirements into scalable, reliable, and repeatable AI solutions built on Lenovo’s AI Library. Working alongside senior solution architects, engineers, business analysts, sales teams, and partners, you will gain hands-on experience across the full AI solution lifecycle—from discovery and design to validation, readiness, and customer deployment. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow as a technical architect while helping shape Lenovo’s growing AI solution portfolio.
What You’ll Do
AI Solution Design & Architecture
* 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 12th-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)
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
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an eligible STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but interdisciplinary or business-focused degrees sometimes don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your prospective employer directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before signing anything. STEM OPT is void without it, and many smaller consulting firms or AI startups haven't enrolled even when they're otherwise willing to hire on OPT.
Structure your I-983 around architecture deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must tie your day-to-day work to your STEM degree. For AI Solution Architect roles, document specific learning objectives around systems design, model deployment, and cloud infrastructure so your DSO can approve it without revision.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Before finalizing compensation, run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 15-1299 or the closest AI architecture classification in your metro area. If your offered salary falls below the prevailing wage Level I, that's a signal the employer may struggle with a future H-1B visa petition.
Target employers with H-1B filing history in AI roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for AI, machine learning, or solution architect titles. Those employers already understand STEM OPT requirements and are far more likely to support your H-1B transition before your authorization window closes.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days early
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS no later than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. If USCIS hasn't adjudicated by your OPT end date, your cap-gap protection only applies if you're in an active H-1B lottery cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Solution Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering, and your job duties involve applying that technical knowledge directly. The role must be tied to your degree through a signed I-983 training plan approved by your DSO. Roles that are primarily sales, account management, or client-facing without a technical engineering component may not qualify.
What STEM degrees are eligible for the STEM OPT extension for this role?
Degrees with CIP codes in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information systems, applied mathematics, and data science are commonly approved. You can cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm eligibility before your application. If your degree is in a borderline field like management information systems or computational social science, confirm with your DSO early.
How do I verify that an employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. You can also verify employer enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by DHS. For AI Solution Architect roles at large tech companies this is rarely an issue, but smaller AI consultancies and early-stage startups frequently aren't enrolled, which would make STEM OPT employment unauthorized.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an AI Solution Architect position?
Your I-983 must describe how the position's training goals relate to your STEM degree. For an AI Solution Architect, document specific technical objectives such as designing large-scale machine learning pipelines, architecting cloud-native AI systems, or implementing model governance frameworks. Vague descriptions like 'learning business skills' will be rejected by your DSO. USCIS may also audit the plan, so tie every goal to a concrete engineering or scientific competency.
Where can I find AI Solution Architect jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers who have active E-Verify enrollment and a history of filing Labor Condition Applications for technical roles, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the STEM OPT process. This matters for AI Solution Architect positions because the H-1B transition timeline is tight and employers who have never filed before often can't move fast enough to meet the cap deadline.