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Sr. Software Engineer

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Peloton

Peloton

1,001-5,000 employees

Indoor cycling workouts with streaming classes

Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Biotechnology
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$172.1k - $223.8kAnnually

+ Equity Awards + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Agile
Java
Postgres
Docker
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in building highly scalable software products and platforms
  • 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
  • Proven experience with Spring Boot (or Spring), Java, Postgres, AWS, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Expert understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming design principles.
  • Good understanding of agile, lean, and DevOps principles.
Responsibilities
  • Develop UIs, APIs, and workflows for our shop platform that include product catalog management, checkout, cart, payment processing, promotion management, order processing, logistics and reverse logistics, etc
  • Guide the teams in terms of technical strategy and excellence to help evolve our shop platform to the best in class.
  • Write understandable, testable code with an eye toward maintainability, scalability, and performance. Your code should set the bar for how to approach the next generation of Peloton microservices.
  • Collaborate with other engineers by taking part in pair programming and leading white boarding solutions, team discussions, and task breakdown.
  • Drive architecture meetings, cross-team dependencies, and design docs to help promote a culture of learning and constant improvement.
  • Mentor other software engineers on Spring Boot, Kotlin, messaging systems, and CRQS.
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify technical trade-offs and to make informed technical and product decisions.

Peloton provides high-energy indoor cycling workouts through its exercise bike, which streams live and on-demand classes to users at home. The bike features a large screen for classes led by professional instructors, catering to all fitness levels. Peloton's business model combines hardware sales with a subscription service for access to a library of workouts, generating recurring revenue. The company's goal is to offer a convenient and engaging way for people to exercise at home, building a loyal community of fitness enthusiasts.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Peloton's successful $1.35 billion holistic refinancing strengthens its financial position and supports future growth.
  • Innovative offerings like pet-friendly fitness classes and half marathon training programs keep the platform fresh and engaging for users.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with the YMCA, provide new avenues for user acquisition and community engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges, such as the recent lawsuit over customer chat data, could damage Peloton's reputation and financial stability.
  • The competitive landscape of virtual fitness is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Peloton's growth.

What makes Peloton unique

  • Peloton's combination of high-quality exercise equipment and engaging digital content sets it apart in the virtual fitness market.
  • The company's subscription model ensures a steady stream of recurring revenue, unlike competitors who may rely solely on hardware sales.
  • Peloton's partnerships, such as with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, expand its reach and enhance community engagement, differentiating it from other fitness tech companies.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & life benefits

Supporting families

Future planning

Education

Product discounts

Supporting our communities