Senior Director, AI/ML Research & Applied Science

lululemon

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 300,340 - 394,190

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits
Paid time off
Savings and retirement plan matching
Generous employee discount
Fitness & yoga classes
Extensive development course offerings

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Senior Director for AI/ML Research and Science to innovate and advance AI capabilities within the company. This leadership position requires at least 10 years of experience in AI/ML research and innovation, with a focus on solving complex business problems through applied AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead a specialized team of AI research scientists, translating business needs into scalable AI-driven algorithms while fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Joining lululemon means engaging in meaningful work that positively impacts the community and drives enterprise efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, emphasizing research and innovation.
  • Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in relevant fields with a strong publication record.
  • Experience leading technical research teams in industry or academia.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for advancing AI capabilities through research and development.
  • Lead a specialized team of AI research scientists.
  • Translate business needs into novel AI solutions.

Skills

AI/ML Research
Technical Leadership
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Innovation
Deep learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Generative AI

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

lululemon is seeking a Senior Director for AI/ML Research and Science to innovate and advance AI capabilities within the company. This leadership position requires at least 10 years of experience in AI/ML research and innovation, with a focus on solving complex business problems through applied AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead a specialized team of AI research scientists, translating business needs into scalable AI-driven algorithms while fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Joining lululemon means engaging in meaningful work that positively impacts the community and drives enterprise efficiency.

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