Software Engineering Intern - Operating System - Summer 2026

Role Overview:

Join Lenovo's Operating Systems Engineering team and help build the foundational software that powers intelligent experiences across PCs, tablets, phones, and nextgeneration devices. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work on systemlevel components that support Lenovo's crossdevice Personal AI vision, collaborating closely with experienced engineers across hardware, firmware, and software disciplines.

This role is ideal for students excited about systems engineering, OS fundamentals, performancecritical software, and AIdriven device innovation.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

OS & Systems Development

• Develop, test, and enhance core operating system components, such as system services, middleware, platform APIs, and orchestration logic.
• Contribute to features that enable device intelligence, including sensor data flows, system coordination, and runtime support for AI workloads.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with a focus on reliability and scalability.

Integration & Debugging

• Support integration across hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure smooth endtoend system behavior.
• Participate in debugging, rootcause analysis, and performance tuning of systemlevel software.
• Assist with bringup and validation on real devices and prototypes.

Engineering Best Practices

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical problemsolving sessions.
• Apply core computer science principles, data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and systems design, to real OS problems.
• Document designs, test results, and engineering learnings to support knowledge sharing within the team.

Collaboration & Learning

• Collaborate with senior engineers and mentors to learn OS architecture and systems engineering best practices.
• Communicate clearly with crossfunctional partners and contribute positively in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Continuously learn about AI systems, embedded software, and devicelevel engineering.

What You'll Bring (Requirements):

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Strong coding skills in C/C++, Java/Kotlin, or Python.
• Solid understanding of operating systems or systems fundamentals, such as:
• Data structures and algorithms
• Concurrency and synchronization
• Distributed or embedded systems concepts
• Familiarity with debugging techniques and performance analysis.

Core Competencies

• Curiosity about AIenabled systems, OS internals, or embedded/device software.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fastpaced engineering environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong learning mindset.

Preferred / NicetoHave Skills

• Experience with embedded software, firmware interaction, or middleware development.
• Exposure to distributed systems, orchestration, or systemlevel APIs.
• Familiarity with performance profiling tools or lowlevel debugging.
• Interest in hardwaresoftware codesign.

Key Skills & Technologies

• Operating Systems & Systems Engineering
• C, C++, Java, Kotlin, Python
• Algorithms & Data Structures
• Concurrency & Distributed Systems
• Middleware & Platform APIs
• Debugging & Performance Tuning
• Embedded Software & Firmware Integration
• AIDriven Device Intelligence
• CrossFunctional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

What We Offer

• Handson experience building the operating system software powering future Lenovo devices.
• Mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to crossdiscipline teams across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Opportunities to work with real device prototypes and 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.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience with realworld OS and systems software.
• Deep understanding of how software interacts with hardware at scale.
• A strong foundation for future roles in systems engineering, OS development, embedded software, or platform engineering.

The salary range budgeted for this position is $30 - $34 per hour and is based on years of educational experience.