Technical Design Lead, Hardware

About the Role

Peloton is seeking a Technical Design Lead (L7) to serve as the mechanical and electromechanical architect for our next generation of hardware. This is a "zero-to-one" leadership role focused on emerging categories. You will sit at the intersection of strategic foresight and deep technical execution, transforming ambiguous customer needs into the tangible prototypes that will define Peloton’s future product roadmap.

• Architect Innovation: Lead advanced development for new hardware categories, defining system architecture, complex mechanisms, and structural direction for early-stage concepts.
• Bridge Vision & Engineering: Translate high-level product aspirations into rigorous technical briefs and Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs) that prioritize safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Drive Cross-Functional Excellence: Act as the technical North Star for Product, , and EE teams, guiding them through complex trade-offs and delivering high-fidelity prototypes.
• Influence Strategy: Partner with external suppliers and internal leadership to conduct feasibility studies, providing the technical roadmaps and recommendations that drive go/no-go investment decisions.
• Mentor & Scale: Provide high-level technical mentorship to cross-functional teams, fostering an environment of rigorous engineering excellence during early-stage development.

• Deep Technical Mastery: 12+ years of hardware experience with a focus on complex consumer electronics, load‑bearing structures, and dynamic motion systems (sensors, motors, and cyclic assemblies).
• Zero-to-One Mindset: A proven track record of navigating ambiguity, conducting early-stage feasibility studies, and converting "blue sky" ideas into validated technical pathways.
• Executive Influence: The ability to communicate complex engineering challenges to senior stakeholders and influence product direction through data‑driven technical authority.
• Manufacturing Acumen: High competency in modern manufacturing processes, DFx, and tolerance analysis, ensuring that innovation is always paired with scalability.
• Academic Foundation: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Base Salary Range: $215,029—$265,203 USD

The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s total rewards strategy that also includes region‑specific health and welfare benefits.

To achieve our top priority of maintaining the health and well‑being of our employees and their families, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Access to Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health services
• 401(k) including employer match
• Pet insurance and so much more!

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria.

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