Lenovo
Director of Research
Lenovo, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
General Information
Req #: WD00076242 Career area: Research/Development Country/Region: United States of America State: Illinois City: Chicago Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Working time: Full-time 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$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 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. Description and Requirements
The location of this position is Chicago, IL. Core responsibilities include managing a team and helping guide and accelerate product research. The role requires managing a team of highly technical resources who are researching new technologies and building proof of concepts and prototypes that showcase state-of-the-art technologies for our next generation devices. Be a part of a high-impact team developing technologies that will dramatically shape how people and their devices interact. Scope of Responsibilities: The candidate will be directly responsible for leadership and management of Lenovo Research MTI Chicago personnel and budgets. Focus is in the domain of applied research that enables AI scenario specific models, with core focus in software and sensor development while having the knowledge to integrate into mobile and PC systems/components. Specific duties include: Responsible for the leadership and management of the research; development and technology transfer of research solutions for responsible development programs; including the research and development of products that meet the needs of the company's customers. Establish staffing/resource plans to determine appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities (internal and external). Build proof of concepts and prototypes that showcase research for our next generation devices. Perform research and system integration of software and hardware to deliver in the area of AI, computer vision, natural language processing, context awareness, scenario specific model development, and other relevant research areas. Attend technical discussions with Lenovo and Motorola Architects from Lenovo Research, Lenovo business groups, vendors, industry forums, software providers, and academic conferences. Write patents and other publications that enhance and preserve the company's Intellectual Property portfolio. Incorporate new ideas and approaches into projects to improve the design or the development process. Minimum Qualifications: MS degree (required) or Ph.D. (preferred) in CS, CE or related field, or Bachelor degree with more experience. ~15 years' R&D experience in AI and CS using deep learning in academic or industrial domains. * Expert in leading team in designing, implementing, analyzing, and testing deep-learning solutions in edge AI libraries like tflite. * Experience in quantizing and optimizing the inference latency and memory requirements of neural networks. * Proficient programming skills in Python and C++. * Proficient English communication skills. * Ability to work in Chicago, IL (relocation may be provided). Preferred qualifications: * Publications in top-tier research conferences (ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, etc.). * Experience with OpenCV/OpenGL/OpenCL and other computer vision libraries. * Knowledge of processor and OS architecture of PCs and Android phones. * Embedded software development skills. * Understanding of image quality metrics and great imaging experience. * Background in ISP, multi-frame/multi-camera algorithms and optics is a significant advantage. When you join our team, we will provide the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a global technology company. Some of the benefits of working at Lenovo include a flexible vacation policy, competitive health, dental and vision coverage, 401K match, various onsite amenities such as fitness and wellness centers, banking, onsite eateries, and much more. Check out our benefits website to learn more!
Lenovo Benefits 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
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Req #: WD00076242 Career area: Research/Development Country/Region: United States of America State: Illinois City: Chicago Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Working time: Full-time 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$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 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. Description and Requirements
The location of this position is Chicago, IL. Core responsibilities include managing a team and helping guide and accelerate product research. The role requires managing a team of highly technical resources who are researching new technologies and building proof of concepts and prototypes that showcase state-of-the-art technologies for our next generation devices. Be a part of a high-impact team developing technologies that will dramatically shape how people and their devices interact. Scope of Responsibilities: The candidate will be directly responsible for leadership and management of Lenovo Research MTI Chicago personnel and budgets. Focus is in the domain of applied research that enables AI scenario specific models, with core focus in software and sensor development while having the knowledge to integrate into mobile and PC systems/components. Specific duties include: Responsible for the leadership and management of the research; development and technology transfer of research solutions for responsible development programs; including the research and development of products that meet the needs of the company's customers. Establish staffing/resource plans to determine appropriate mix of sourcing opportunities (internal and external). Build proof of concepts and prototypes that showcase research for our next generation devices. Perform research and system integration of software and hardware to deliver in the area of AI, computer vision, natural language processing, context awareness, scenario specific model development, and other relevant research areas. Attend technical discussions with Lenovo and Motorola Architects from Lenovo Research, Lenovo business groups, vendors, industry forums, software providers, and academic conferences. Write patents and other publications that enhance and preserve the company's Intellectual Property portfolio. Incorporate new ideas and approaches into projects to improve the design or the development process. Minimum Qualifications: MS degree (required) or Ph.D. (preferred) in CS, CE or related field, or Bachelor degree with more experience. ~15 years' R&D experience in AI and CS using deep learning in academic or industrial domains. * Expert in leading team in designing, implementing, analyzing, and testing deep-learning solutions in edge AI libraries like tflite. * Experience in quantizing and optimizing the inference latency and memory requirements of neural networks. * Proficient programming skills in Python and C++. * Proficient English communication skills. * Ability to work in Chicago, IL (relocation may be provided). Preferred qualifications: * Publications in top-tier research conferences (ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, etc.). * Experience with OpenCV/OpenGL/OpenCL and other computer vision libraries. * Knowledge of processor and OS architecture of PCs and Android phones. * Embedded software development skills. * Understanding of image quality metrics and great imaging experience. * Background in ISP, multi-frame/multi-camera algorithms and optics is a significant advantage. When you join our team, we will provide the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a global technology company. Some of the benefits of working at Lenovo include a flexible vacation policy, competitive health, dental and vision coverage, 401K match, various onsite amenities such as fitness and wellness centers, banking, onsite eateries, and much more. Check out our benefits website to learn more!
Lenovo Benefits 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
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