Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a hands-on technical leader who can strategically evaluate, architect, and build SaaS solutions. You'll be the critical decision-maker between building custom capabilities and integrating third-party platforms, while having the technical depth to implement either path. This role combines strategic thinking, vendor evaluation, hands-on development, and technical leadership. Your decisions will shape our technology stack, influence $X M+ in annual technology spend, and directly impact our ability to scale and compete. YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON Lead technical evaluation of SaaS vendors against business requirements Conduct proof-of-concept implementations with vendor platforms Assess vendor architecture, security posture, API capabilities, and scalability Build detailed TCO models comparing build vs buy scenarios Present recommendations to engineering and business leadership with clear trade-off analysis Define evaluation frameworks and decision criteria for SaaS adoption Maintain architecture principles and standards for third-party integrations Monitor emerging SaaS trends and identify optimization opportunities Evaluate vendor lock-in risks and plan mitigation strategies Conduct quarterly reviews of existing SaaS portfolio for optimization Design and implement SaaS features when build decisions are made Develop integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms Build abstractions and middleware to prevent vendor lock-in Create internal tools and automation for SaaS management Implement authentication, authorization, and data synchronization layers Write production-quality code across the stack Lead architecture reviews and design discussions Mentor engineers on integration patterns and best practices Establish coding standards for SaaS integrations Drive technical excellence through code reviews and pairing Serve as primary technical contact with SaaS vendors Negotiate technical requirements and SLAs with vendors Review and approve vendor security and compliance documentation Lead vendor technical escalations and incident response Build relationships with vendor engineering teams for partnership opportunities YOU BRING TO PELOTON 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience Expert-level proficiency in at least one language: Python, Go, Java, or Node.js Strong full-stack capabilities (both backend and frontend) Production experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Deep understanding of API design (REST, GraphQL, webhooks) Extensive experience integrating with enterprise SaaS platforms (Salesforce,Workday, ServiceNow, etc.) Hands-on with authentication protocols: OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC Experience with iPaaS platforms: Zapier, Workato, MuleSoft, or similar Understanding of multi-tenancy, data isolation, and SaaS architecture patterns Familiarity with API gateways, rate limiting, and webhook architectures Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi) CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Observability tools (DataDog, New Relic, Grafana, or similar) Database design (SQL and NoSQL) Data modeling and ETL/ELT patterns Security best practices: encryption, key management, secrets handling Understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA) Proven track record of making successful build vs buy decisions Experience conducting vendor evaluations and technical due diligence Ability to build financial models (TCO, ROI analysis) Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions Ability to influence without authority across engineering and business teams Experience mentoring and growing engineering talent Track record of driving consensus in ambiguous situations Comfortable presenting to C-level stakeholders Experience in a hypergrowth startup or scaling environment (10 → 500+ employees) Built or contributed to a SaaS product as engineer #1-10 Prior experience as a technical founder or architect role Open source contributions or technical blog/speaking experience Familiarity with contract negotiation and procurement processes Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization Knowledge of integration security standards (OWASP API Security) #LI-DD1 #LI-Hybrid The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. 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 competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, 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 mental health services 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans Employee Stock Purchase Plan Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave Child care and family care discounts Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount Pet insurance and so much more! Base Salary Range $215,029 — $252,659 USD ABOUT PELOTON: 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. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com. Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com . At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable to applicants applying for positions in these jurisdictions. Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Peloton does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted here on our careers page and all communications from the Peloton recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @ onepeloton.com email address. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or telephone communication purportedly from, for, or on behalf of Peloton, please email applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com before taking any further action in relation to the correspondence. Peloton does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Peloton employees or any other organization location. Peloton is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Your decisions will shape our technology stack, influence $X M+ in annual technology spend, and directly impact our ability to scale and compete.
Lead technical evaluation of SaaS vendors against business requirements
Conduct proof-of-concept implementations with vendor platforms
Assess vendor architecture, security posture, API capabilities, and scalability
Build detailed TCO models comparing build vs buy scenarios
Present recommendations to engineering and business leadership with clear trade-off analysis
Define evaluation frameworks and decision criteria for SaaS adoption
Maintain architecture principles and standards for third-party integrations
Monitor emerging SaaS trends and identify optimization opportunities
Evaluate vendor lock-in risks and plan mitigation strategies
Conduct quarterly reviews of existing SaaS portfolio for optimization
Design and implement SaaS features when build decisions are made
Develop integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms
Build abstractions and middleware to prevent vendor lock-in
Create internal tools and automation for SaaS management
Implement authentication, authorization, and data synchronization layers
Write production-quality code across the stack
Lead architecture reviews and design discussions
Mentor engineers on integration patterns and best practices
Establish coding standards for SaaS integrations
Drive technical excellence through code reviews and pairing
Serve as primary technical contact with SaaS vendors
Negotiate technical requirements and SLAs with vendors
Review and approve vendor security and compliance documentation

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