Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Illinois

GENERAL INFORMATION

Req #
WD00098250
Career area:
Hardware Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
Illinois
City:
Chicago
Date:
Monday, June 1, 2026
Working time:
Full-time

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago

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$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 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

ABOUT OUR TEAM

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to support the development of system-level software components across embedded devices. Working across Android, Linux, and RTOS-based operating systems you will ensure that our integrated AI agent platform will perform reliably.

We recently introduced Qira, our new cross-device Personal AI that works seamlessly across Lenovo and Motorola products. More information can be found here: [1] https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-unveils-lenovo-and-motorola-qira/

LOCATION: Chicago, IL, Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Contribute to the design, development, and integration of system-level software for embedded consumer and consumer electronic devices (Motorola smartphones, Yoga Tablets, ThinkPads and Personal Computers).
- 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

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- 5+ yrs of Experience developing system software, ideally a combination of Android, Linux and RTOS devices.
- 5+ yrs of Experience with C++.
- 3+ yrs of Experience with Rust.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ yrs of Experience developing system or embedded software on consumer electronic devices.
- 7+ yrs of Experience developing system software on Android, Linux, and RTOS devices.
- 5+ yrs of Experience with Rust working on systems with constrained resources.
- Strong Experience communicating OS processes and limitations with common restraints: memory, threading, IPC, I/O.
- Ability to document, communicate and debug system-level issues across software layers.
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with Development, Product, Quality, and Ops teams.
- Experience developing system or middleware components close to hardware a plus.
- Familiarity with Android system internals a plus.

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $120-150k. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. This position will be hybrid in our Chicago, IL site and is onsite 3 days per week.

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 - Illinois - Chicago
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United States of America - Illinois - Chicago