In short

In the dynamic landscape of On, Data plays a crucial role in accelerating our business growth and operations. We are enhancing our technology landscape to fuel the growth of On, helping to ignite the human spirit through movement.

Your Mission

  • Build the Future of the Data Platform at On: Contribute to the vision and strategy of our core data platform, identifying opportunities to leverage comprehensive data capabilities to drive innovation and efficiency across the organization.
  • Champion Data Platform Solutions: Be a passionate advocate for the power of a robust and versatile data platform, effectively communicating its potential and benefits for various data processing needs (batch, analytical, etc.) to stakeholders across the business.
  • Design and Develop Scalable Infrastructure: Lead the design, development, and implementation of a robust and scalable data platform to support On's growing data needs. This includes technologies and concepts like data warehousing, data lakes, ETL frameworks, distributed processing systems (e.g., Spark), and data modeling (dbt).
  • Ensure Data Quality and Reliability: Implement processes and tools to ensure the quality, reliability, and availability of data pipelines and the data platform infrastructure.
  • Collaborate and Mentor: Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and other teams to integrate various data solutions into On's data ecosystem. Mentor engineers and share your expertise.
  • Embrace New Technologies: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data platform technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of On's data platform.
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  • 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

  • Deep Understanding of Data Platform Technologies: You possess a strong understanding of data processing concepts, architectures, and technologies for batch and analytical workloads. You are proficient in at least one major data processing framework (e.g., Spark) and have experience building and maintaining production-level data pipelines and platform components.
  • Data Governance and Discoverability: You understand the importance of data governance and have experience with or a strong interest in data catalog tools and practices to improve data discovery, metadata management, and data lineage within the platform.
  • Cloud and Platform Expertise: You are familiar with data platform solutions on cloud-based platforms (e.g., GCP BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks) and have experience with infrastructure as code and platform management.
  • Communication and Collaboration: You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
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About the Team

You will be part of a talented and diverse team of data engineers, data scientists and product managers focused on building and revolutionizing the use of the data platform across the organization. We are building innovative data solutions to optimize internal processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth.

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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

    Technical Product Team, Zürich

    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 Juneja

    Engineering, Berlin

    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.