Software Engineer - AI Ecosystem (Kotlin & Android)

Software Engineer

Lenovo is building Qira, a next-generation hybrid AI platform that spans Windows, Android, and cloud. We are hiring a Software Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and platform integration of AI experiences on Android and Windows devices. In this role you will support delivery of scalable, performant, and secure AI systems that power next-generation user experiences across laptops, tablets, and cross-device ecosystems. This position has a hybrid working schedule in our Chicago, IL office and is onsite three days per week.

What You'll Do

• Build out Qira experiences in a modular, reusable, and high-performing way.
• Take ownership of complex feature work from technical design through to implementation. Translate product requirements into clean, production-ready code.
• Keep Qira app snappy by focusing on performance and efficient memory use.
• Work closely with product managers, UX designers and other engineers.
• Maintain high standards through rigorous code reviews, unit testing and documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with Kotlin and C languages.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Android (Kotlin) or Windows (C#, WinUI, or WPF).
• Deep understanding of the UI lifecycle and rendering for your chosen platform.
• Solid CS fundamentals including knowledge and practical application of multithreading and design patterns.
• Ability to navigate technical trade-offs to deliver high quality features on schedule.
• Experience implementing UI for generative AI features, such as handling streaming data from LLMs and managing asynchronous state for agentic interactions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks and tools that improve developer productivity.
• A strong interest in staying current with platform specific technologies and frameworks.

The base salary budgeted range for this position is $110k - 120k. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.

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In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is July 27, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates.

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.