lululemon Principal Engineer, Global Networks & Infrastructure

$205.6k - $269.9k

lululemon

Description & Requirements
who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
about this team
Global Networks and Infrastructure is responsible for the design, engineering, and day‑to‑day operations of the core network and infrastructure platforms that keep our business running. The team is highly focused on resilience, reliability, scalability, security, and cost optimization-ensuring our environments are stable, performant, and ready to evolve with business demand. We run and continuously modernize advanced platforms across our footprint, partnering closely with product and engineering teams to deliver foundational capabilities and a dependable, secure experience for guests and educators.
core responsibilities
As a Principal Engineer, you will define technical vision and drive implementation approaches for major organizational technology initiatives, leveraging deep technical expertise to shape how the organization builds and operates technology at scale including engineering practices, implementation approaches, and technical investments. You will collaborate closely with architects on company-wide technical architecture providing deep technical expertise on implementation feasibility and operational implications, serve as advisor across the organization on complex technical challenges, and wear multiple hats including hands-on engineer, technical coordinator, and thought leader. You will mentor and develop senior engineering leaders building organizational capability, influence organizational direction through technical insights on implementation approaches, and represent the organization externally through conference presentations and engineering community involvement. This role may require availability outside of standard business hours, including on‑call support, based on business needs.
Select responsibilities include:
Define implementation vision and approach for major technology initiatives to effectively and efficiently deliver the technology solution design
Demonstrate expert-level functional coding proficiency, writing high-quality production code to solve the complex technical challenges when hands-on expertise is required
Collaborate closely with architects on company-wide technical architecture providing deep technical expertise on implementation approaches, feasibility assessment, and operational implications
Challenge and improve existing architecture decisions by identifying limitations in current systems and proposing technical solutions based on system design expertise
Provide executive-level technical advisory on complex implementation challenges and technology recommendations focused on build vs. buy decisions, technology selection, and implementation risk assessment
Drive engineering practices and technical workflows adopted company-wide, shaping how the organization builds and operates technology and increasing engineering throughput
Drive engineering velocity and throughput improvements across multiple teams through process optimization, tooling enhancements, and removal of systemic blockers
qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent experience; Master's or PhD degree strongly preferred
11-15 years of progressive software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in large-scale system design, technical architecture, and cross-functional leadership across multiple technology domains, or equivalent
Expert-level coding ability with a track record of writing production code to solve the most critical and complex technical challenges across multiple languages and frameworks
Deep experience analyzing complex system interactions to identify optimal solution approaches; proven ability to make technical trade-off decisions balancing immediate delivery needs with long-term scalability and organizational impact
Experience defining implementation plans and execution approaches for complex, cross-organizational technology programs; familiarity collaborating with architects to translate architectural designs into actionable engineering roadmaps
Recognized depth in one or more technical domains combined with the breadth to assess system-wide implications; proven ability to make rapid, high-confidence judgements on when to engage directly versus delegate
Demonstrated ability to influence product strategy and investment decisions through technical insights on feasibility, risk, and business impact
Demonstrated experience with multi-cloud networking, Kubernetes, service mesh, network security, SDWAN, directory services, certificate services, and device management. Experience with AWS, Azure,Aviatrix, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, ZScaler , Entra ID, SecureW2, Intune, and JAMF preferred.
must haves
Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.
additional notes
Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.
compensation and benefits package
lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from  $205,600 - $269,900 annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings , subject to program eligibility requirements.  
At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
Paid time off
Savings and retirement plan matching
Generous employee discount
Fitness & yoga classes
Parenthood top-up
Extensive catalog of development course offerings
People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement
Hybrid
In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.
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