In short

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Frontend Engineer with a strong focus on animation and crafting visually stunning experiences. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing dynamic animations and visually appealing interfaces that enhance user engagement and interaction.

Your Mission

  • Collaborate with designers and developers to conceptualize and develop highly innovative, visually stunning experiences across various digital platforms
  • Attention to detail and a keen eye for design
  • Able to quickly prototype solutions and navigate ambiguous problem sets
  • Hands-on contribution to the development process, working on complex technical tasks, tackling challenging problems, or providing support and guidance to team members as needed
  • Committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in creative coding, interactive design, and digital experiences
  • Technical leadership within their teams or organizations. Contribute to architectural discussions, design reviews, and technical decision-making processes
  • Play a key role in setting technical direction, defining best practices, and driving innovation within their areas of expertise. Experience leading complex projects and mentoring teams
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Significant experience with creative coding techniques and libraries (e.g. Three.js, OGL, Gsap, Anime.js, P5.js, etc )
  • Solid understanding of shaders and 3D graphics render pipeline
  • Deep understanding of WebGL, WebGPu and 3D frameworks like Three.js, OGL and Babylon.js
  • Animation / Motion design ( Gsap or other animation tools )
  • Strong JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals
  • Performance optimization (reducing re-renders, offloading computations)
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About the Team

As you might expect from a running brand, the E-Commerce team at On is a fast-paced place to be. You will work in a team with other Software Engineers and Product Managers. You will collaborate with roles including Designers, Data Analytics, Marketing and others.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Our team exists to think differently. Wild curiosity and a thirst for knowledge keeps moving our tech forward. There are no boxes here. We’re always dreaming of what’s possible – and searching for new ways to get there. 

Learn about out Spirits
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    Gioia

    Head of Operations Project Portfolio Management

    My journey has evolved for sure and, actually, change can lead to infinite possibilities. Those core values that were there when I joined are still here today and I really find them extraordinary every day.
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    Vivek

    Director of Engineering

    We’re closely connected to the whole business. Every day, we’re making quick decisions to improve the customer experience. Because these live changes impact the whole business, we deeply respect individual opinion and what others think about the end customer experience.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.