
Senior Software Engineer - Supply Chain
lululemon · Seattle, WA
- On site
- Full-time
- $193,300 / year
- Seattle, WA
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Job highlights
- Lead complex software systems design and implementation.
- Establish technical direction for supply chain domain.
- Drive technical decisions impacting multiple teams.
- Mentor engineers and partner with stakeholders.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
About the role
About Lululemon
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 In-Region Supply Chain Technology team enables Lululemon's supply chain from finished good production to distribution and logistics through innovative technology solutions. Our purpose is to empower the organization to drive innovation and deliver on its strategic vision that includes optimized sourcing, manufacturing and fulfillment processes, cultivating a responsible supply chain while ensuring a superior product and service quality. We are a team that dares to innovate, support each other, elevate our partnerships and collaborate while having fun.
Core Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of complex software systems and features spanning multiple services and components, establishing technical direction for the domain area including API design standards, data modeling approaches, and integration patterns while ensuring solutions meet scalability, reliability, and performance requirements. You will drive technical decisions with broad impact across multiple teams including architecture patterns and technology selections, conduct high-impact code reviews focusing on system design and long-term maintainability, and establish engineering standards and best practices adopted across the domain including testing strategies and deployment procedures. You will mentor engineers at multiple levels providing guidance on advanced technical concepts and career development, partner with product and business stakeholders on technical strategy and roadmap planning, and represent engineering perspective in cross-functional initiatives while leading incident response for critical production issues. This role may require availability outside of standard business hours, including on‑call support, based on business needs.
Select Responsibilities Include
- Lead implementation of complex systems and features spanning multiple services within established architectural frameworks and make decisions with minimal supervision
- Write exemplary code demonstrating engineering best practices in critical systems as technical reference for teams
- Establish and enforce coding standards, testing practices, and engineering best practices across multiple teams in domain
- Provide technical input and implementation perspectives to architects on system design and integration approaches
- Lead code quality and design reviews across teams ensuring technical alignment with organizational standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field; Master’s degree beneficial, or equivalent experience
- 6-10 years of software development experience, building complex systems and driving technical initiatives across teams, or equivalent
- Proven track record of writing exemplary code that serves as a technical reference; experience establishing coding standards and quality practices adopted across a domain
- Demonstrated ability to decompose highly complex problems including algorithmic challenges into scalable solutions; deep understanding of system-wide implications of technical decisions across multiple services
- Experience designing integration solutions for complex domain areas; track record of driving integration implementation decisions across teams within architectural standards
- Proven hands-on experience in Java/J2EE and Spring Boot application and Apache Kafka.
- Experience with Manhattan WMS or supply chain platforms
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.
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 $147,300-$193,300 USD 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 programs, 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.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Software Engineer
- Supply Chain Technology
- Software Design
- API Design
- Data Modeling
- Integration Patterns
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Performance
- Java/J2EE
- Spring Boot
- Apache Kafka
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Supply Chain Technology
- Software Development
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Apache Kafka
- System Design
- API Design
- Data Modeling
- Integration Patterns
- Performance Engineering
- Code Review
- Mentorship
- Agile
- Hybrid Work
- Retail Technology
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6-10 years of software development experience, complex systems building, and technical initiative leadership. Emphasize your proven track record with exemplary code and establishing coding standards.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka. Mention any experience with Manhattan WMS or supply chain platforms.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of how you've decomposed highly complex problems and designed scalable solutions, understanding system-wide implications.
- Align with culture: Research Lululemon's values and 'must-haves' (entrepreneurial spirit, communication, leadership, connection, fun) and be ready to discuss how you embody them.
- Prepare for interviews: Expect questions on system design, integration strategies, coding best practices, and behavioral scenarios related to leadership and collaboration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Software Engineer role at Lululemon?
- The Senior Software Engineer role at Lululemon requires proven hands-on experience in Java/J2EE and Spring Boot applications, along with Apache Kafka. Experience with Manhattan WMS or other supply chain platforms is also highly beneficial. A strong understanding of API design standards, data modeling, and integration patterns is crucial.
- What is the expected experience level for a Senior Software Engineer at Lululemon?
- Lululemon typically looks for candidates with 6-10 years of software development experience. This should include a proven track record of building complex systems, driving technical initiatives across teams, and writing exemplary code that serves as a technical reference.
- Does Lululemon offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Software Engineer position?
- Unfortunately, Lululemon is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this specific role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Software Engineer role at Lululemon?
- This is a hybrid role at Lululemon, requiring employees to work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week. This arrangement is in place to foster in-person collaboration and connection, which is important to the company culture.
- What is the salary range for a Senior Software Engineer at Lululemon?
- The typical hiring range for the Senior Software Engineer position at Lululemon is between $147,300 to $193,300 USD annually. The exact base pay will depend on factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
- What are Lululemon's core values that are important for this role?
- Lululemon emphasizes several core values: taking personal responsibility, having an entrepreneurial spirit, communicating with honesty and kindness, leading with courage, fostering connection by putting people first, and integrating fun and joy. These values are crucial for success in the Senior Software Engineer role.
- What kind of mentorship is provided for engineers at Lululemon?
- As a Senior Software Engineer at Lululemon, you will be expected to mentor engineers at multiple levels, providing guidance on advanced technical concepts and career development. Lululemon also offers extensive development courses, mentorship programs, and leadership series as part of its total rewards offering.
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