AI Engineer Tech Lead - Sports Vertical

Location North Carolina, Morrisville, United States of America Job Overview Lenovo's Sports Vertical is seeking an AI Developer to design, build, and deploy NVIDIA-accelerated AI solutions for intelligent venue environments. The role focuses on hands‑on development of real‑time computer vision systems, GPU‑optimized inference pipelines, digital twin integrations, and generative AI applications supporting command centers and immersive fan experiences. Ideal candidate: strong experience working with NVIDIA AI frameworks and production‑grade AI deployments in high‑performance environments. Key Responsibilities Develop and deploy computer vision models for real‑time video analytics use cases Build GPU‑optimized inference pipelines using NVIDIA DeepStream and TensorRT Implement and customize NVIDIA Blueprints into production workflows Integrate NVIDIA Video Search and Summarization (VSS) capabilities into AI platforms Optimize AI models for performance on NVIDIA GPUs using CUDA acceleration Support digital twin and simulation workflows leveraging NVIDIA Omniverse Implement real‑time avatar and digital human pipelines using NVIDIA ACE and related technologies Develop multimodal AI systems combining vision, speech, and generative AI Deploy AI workloads to edge infrastructure and integrate with operational dashboards Ensure low‑latency, high‑availability performance in live operational environments Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field 8+ years of AI/ML development experience Strong Python programming expertise Hands‑on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow Experience with NVIDIA CUDA, DeepStream, TensorRT, Blueprints Experience building real‑time video stream processing pipelines Experience deploying AI workloads in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of GPU performance optimization Preferred Qualifications Experience with NVIDIA AI Enterprise Experience with NVIDIA Video Search and Summarization (VSS) Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse Experience with NVIDIA ACE (Avatar Cloud Engine) Experience developing multimodal or generative AI applications Experience in sports venues, smart infrastructure, or real‑time operational environments Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $125,000 to $147,000. Bonuses and/or commissions may also be considered. Benefits information available at Recruitment Information The expected application deadline is 15 June 2026. This role offers flexibility to be home‑based anywhere in the United States; near the Chicago or Raleigh offices, a hybrid model is available. Equal Opportunity Statement 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, or basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lenovo