Staff Research, System
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Position Description:
Position Description:

Team and Culture Description: The successful candidate will join the Device+
group in Lenovo Research, an advanced research and technology group within
Lenovo, that conducts applied research in software and hardware technologies,
connectivity, sensors and sensor fusion, IoT, augmented/virtual reality,
mobile imaging, computer vision, natural language processing, human computer
interaction, authentication and security, and distributed systems.
The role requires researching new technologies and building proof of concepts
and prototypes that showcase state-of-the-art concepts for our next generation
devices and services. 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 initially focus on mobile imaging technology research and
algorithm development. The candidate must show a strength in one area of
imaging, and a demonstrated eagerness and ability to learn all the other parts
of the imaging system. The candidate must have in depth knowledge of at least
one of the 3As of Imaging: Auto White Balance, Auto Exposure and/or Auto
Focus. The candidate will be part of an exciting and dynamic environment,
creating new user experiences with today's most advanced devices -
smartphones, tablets, PCs, head mounted displays (HMDs), and IoT devices.

Specific duties include:
* Architect and implement technology solutions to identified
problems/opportunities
* Build proof-of-concepts and prototypes that showcase state-of-the-art
concepts for next gen devices
* Conduct research of mobile imaging technologies and develop image process
algorithms
* Write patents and other publications that support the company's Intellectual
Property portfolio
* Attend technical discussions with Lenovo and Motorola Architects from Lenovo
Research, Lenovo
business groups, vendors, industry forums, software and hardware technology
providers, and academia

About Lenovo:
With 50,000+ employees and $43B in global sales in 160 countries, Lenovo is a
global leader in innovative consumer, commercial and enterprise technologies.
We are a member of the Fortune Global 500, and recently leapt onto Forbes'
"Top Regarded Companies" list coming in at #27 out of the world's top 2,000
companies, Lenovo is bigger and stronger than ever thanks to not only organic
growth, but also due to several recent acquisitions.
Lenovo also has a diverse employee culture. We are proud to be a truly global
company, as our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the
globe. We view our differences as a source of strength in building a culture
that helps us achieve our goals.

Position Requirements:
Position Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:
* MS degree in EE, CE, CS, optics, or related field
* Show a passion for innovation and be a quick learner
* Ability to conceive new concept and demonstrate the concept through quick
prototyping
* 1-3 year experience developing one or more of the following: digital signal
processing, AR/VR, machine learning, computer vision, camera technology,
MatLab
* Analyze algorithms for correctness, completeness, clarity, and computational
resources required

Preferred Qualifications:
* Ph.D. degree in EE, CE, CS, optics, or related field
* Data Structures and Algorithms
* Possess strong analytical skills including the ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, and
draw valid conclusions