Staff Solution Architect

• Data and AI Cyber Security

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

The Security Architecture group at lululemon is responsible for guiding the design and implementation of technical strategies that support every aspect of our rapidly scaling global business. You will work in a matrixed environment alongside peers in business, engineering, program, ux and strategy - among other disciplines - to collaboratively develop and deliver industry leading technology solutions aligned to business goals and objectives. In addition to your primary team, project, or portfolio you will be supported by a diverse Architecture Community of Practice, which provides learning and governance resources to all architects and will help you build a strong and robust practice of leadership grounded in technical proficiency, innovative thinking and empathy.

Core responsibilities

As a Staff Solution Architect, you will partner with business and technology teams to guide solution architectures that enable priority business capabilities and outcomes. You will provide architectural leadership for significant technology initiatives, guiding solution design, system selection, and build-versus-buy decisions while ensuring alignment with domain and enterprise architectural standards. You will collaborate closely with domain and enterprise architects to ensure consistency and interoperability across solutions, provide architectural guidance during delivery to ensure intent is realized, and drive solution-level modernization and platform evolution. You also contribute to architectural standards and develop solution architecture capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and hands-on guidance.

Select responsibilities include:

• Partner with business and technology leaders to understand needs and shape solution architecture roadmaps
• Design complex, multi-system solutions aligned with enterprise and domain architectural standards
• Lead architectural decisions for major initiatives, modernization efforts, and platform evolution
• Guide delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented as intended by the architecture
• Evaluate solution options and recommend fit-for-purpose designs based on trade-offs and constraints
• Define, apply, and evolve solution architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures
• Mentor architects and engineers on complex solution design challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred
• 9-12 years of solution architecture, software development, systems engineering, or technical consulting experience, or equivalent
• Proven experience designing complex, cross-system architectural solutions with extensive integrations and multi-year architectural runway
• Track record of researching emerging technologies and evaluating solution portfolio options with significant cost and capability impact; experience leading technology selection for solution portfolios
• Deep understanding of interconnected business processes and technology capabilities across solution portfolios; demonstrated ability to connect architectural decisions to business transformation
• Experience managing delivery risks across solution portfolios and influencing organizational delivery practices; familiarity with designing architectures that account for complexity and portfolio sequencing
• Proven ability to create strategic architectural narratives for complex solutions and communicate architectural concepts to senior stakeholders including VPs
• Strong understanding of AI/ML security concepts, including secure model lifecycle management, AI governance, model risk, and emerging threats specific to AI systems.
• Proven experience designing security controls aligned to global regulatory and privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, PCI, NIST) within data and analytics platforms.

additional notes

Authorization to work in the Canada is required 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  $150,000- $194,250 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, 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.