Hardware Design Engineer

Peloton Interactive; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness technology company in Woodinville is seeking a Technical Design Lead to shape the future of hardware innovation. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience and the ability to navigate complex engineering challenges while mentoring cross-functional teams. This role involves leading advanced hardware development, translating high-level aspirations into actionable engineering requirements, and providing mentorship in a dynamic environment. Competitive compensation and significant influence on product direction will be offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hardware experience, focusing on complex consumer electronics.
• Proven track record of navigating ambiguity and conducting feasibility studies.
• High competency in modern manufacturing processes and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced development for new hardware categories.
• Translate product aspirations into rigorous technical briefs and ERDs.
• Act as the technical North Star for Product, ID, and EE teams.

Skills

Technical mastery in hardware

Executive influence

Manufacturing acumen

Navigating ambiguity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Peloton is seeking a Technical Design Lead 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.

Your Daily Impact

• 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, ID, 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.

You Bring to Peloton

• 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.