Sr. Ai Solution Architect - Sports Vertical

Lenovo’s Sports Vertical is seeking an AI Solution Architect to lead the design and deployment of NVIDIA-powered AI solutions for intelligent venue environments. This role will architect scalable, GPU-accelerated edge-to-cloud platforms supporting real-time video analytics, AI command centers, digital twins, immersive fan experiences, and generative AI applications. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in NVIDIA AI platforms, computer vision systems, and enterprise-grade AI architecture, with the ability to translate complex business use cases into high-performance AI solutions. Key Responsibilities Owns the full lifecycle of AI solutioning—from discovery to deployment—driving business impact through scalable, customer‑centric AI architectures. Engage customers to identify and shape AI use cases aligned to business goals Translate requirements into scalable end-to-end AI architectures Lead pre‑sales activities (solutioning, demos, POCs, RFPs) Act as trusted technical advisor to CXOs and stakeholders Design and position AI‑driven solutions (GenAI, analytics, automation) Drive rapid prototyping and innovation (POC → MVP → scale) Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems and data platforms Ensure security, governance, and Responsible AI compliance Collaborate with partners, ISVs, and internal teams for delivery Bridge pre‑sales to implementation ensuring successful deployment Define and track business value, ROI, and outcomes Evangelize AI through executive presentations, workshops, and thought leadership Design end‑to‑end AI architectures leveraging NVIDIA AI Enterprise and GPU‑accelerated infrastructure Architect real‑time video analytics pipelines using NVIDIA Metropolis and DeepStream Implement and customize NVIDIA Blueprints for production‑ready deployments Integrate NVIDIA Video Search and Summarization (VSS) into operational command center workflows Design scalable edge‑to‑cloud AI frameworks optimized for live venue environments Architect digital twin and simulation environments leveraging NVIDIA Omniverse Define multimodal AI architectures combining computer vision, speech AI, and generative AI workflows Support real‑time avatar and digital human applications powered by NVIDIA ACE and related technologies Establish performance, scalability, and governance standards for AI deployments Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field 8+ years of experience in AI/ML architecture, distributed systems, or enterprise AI platforms Strong hands‑on experience with: NVIDIA AI Enterprise NVIDIA Metropolis and DeepStream NVIDIA Blueprints CUDA and GPU optimization Experience designing real‑time computer vision and video analytics systems Experience building edge‑to‑cloud AI architectures Expertise in containerized AI workloads (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of high‑performance computing environments Preferred Qualifications Experience with NVIDIA Video Search and Summarization (VSS) Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse and digital twin frameworks Experience with NVIDIA ACE (Avatar Cloud Engine) or real‑time digital human workflows Familiarity with multimodal AI systems (vision + speech + generative AI) Experience in sports venues, smart infrastructure, or real‑time operational environments This role offers the flexibility to be located anywhere in the United States. If you’re near our Chicago or Raleigh offices, we follow a friendly hybrid model with three days a week in the office. The base salary range budgeted for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at In compliance with Colorado’s EPEWA, the expected Application Deadline for this position is 6/15/2026 – this applies to both internal and external candidates. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr