Software Engineering Intern (AI Experiences)
Role summary
Lenovo is seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join their Qira team in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on building innovative, cross-device AI experiences for Windows and mobile platforms. Interns will work on UI and application-level components, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to features that bring AI to users. Responsibilities include implementing clean code, participating in code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and documenting engineering work. The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field, possesses strong coding skills in Java/Kotlin, and has experience developing mobile applications. A curiosity for AI systems and a collaborative spirit are essential.
### General Information
Req #
WD00095784
Career area:
Hardware Engineering
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
Illinois
City:
Chicago
Date:
Tuesday, March 31, 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
As a Software Engineer Intern on Lenovo’s Qira team, you will help build innovative, cross-device AI experiences for users on Windows and mobile platforms. You’ll work on user interface and application-level components that enable seamless personal AI interactions across devices, while collaborating closely with experienced engineers to design reliable, scalable, and efficient software. This role is ideal for students passionate about shaping the future of user–AI interaction and driving meaningful innovation.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Contribute to features on windows and/or mobile devices that bring AI to the users
- Implement clean, maintainable code and participate in reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
- Document designs, code, test results, and engineering learning for sharing across teams
Position Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related Field
- Strong coding skills in Java/Kotlin
- Experience with developing a mobile application
- Curiosity about AI Systems and apps
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clear communication and a learning mindset
What We Offer
- Hands on experience building a best-in-class AI-focused app on Windows and Android
- Mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to cross-discipline teams such as UX Design and Product Management
- Opportunities to work with advanced AI technologies
- A culture that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growth
- Competitive intern compensation and access to Lenovo learning resources, events, and networking opportunities
The salary range budgeted for this position is $33 - $38 per hour and is based on years of educational experience.
Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com. Interns are not eligible for Lenovo's employee benefits, except to the extent required by law. Lenovo complies with any applicable sick or paid leave law, including the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act*,* the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave ordinance, and the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, to the extent applicable based on the location of the intern and the length of the assignment.
*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
- United States of America
- United States of America - Illinois
- United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
Sample Lenovo interview questions
- 1
Clone an Undirected Graph Clone an undirected graph. Input: adjList = [[]] Output: [[]] Explanation: Creates a new, deeply cloned graph containing only one single node with zero connected neighbors.
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Iterator over a Binary Search Tree Implement an iterator over a binary search tree. Input: root = [7,3,15,null,null,9,20], calls: next(), hasNext(), next() Output: 3, TRUE, 7 Explanation: The iterator yields the smallest value (3), confirms more nodes exist, then properly yields the next in-order value (7).
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