In short

Our Direct to Consumer (DTC) business is growing and expanding globally, and we’re looking for a (Senior) Engineering Manager to help scale On’s commercial platform in the merchandising space.

In this role, you’ll be based in our Berlin office, directly reporting to the Head of Engineering in the DTC tech cluster, working closely with the product team and key stakeholders based both in Zurich and London. All with the end goal to re-engineer for scale our merchandising platform using the latest technology. Your entrepreneurial and result-driven mindset, combined with strong hands-on technical oversight and execution skills, will make you a key member of the core team on which On’s future is built.

Your Mission

  • Drive Product Execution: You'll oversee the technical strategy and execution of multiple foundational projects such as Merchandising, ensuring they align with our product vision and significantly impact our organisational commercial enablement. This involves navigating ambiguity and taking ownership in areas with many unknowns and open questions, guiding your team through complex problem spaces.
  • Team Leadership & Development: You'll build, lead, mentor and empower a cross-functional team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. You'll work to streamline team workflows and boost overall productivity, ensuring features are delivered efficiently and on time.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: You'll partner closely with product, design, and sibling product engineering teams daily to ensure seamless feature delivery and to strategically conduct experiments that align with the broader product roadmap.
  • Technical Guidance & Standards: You'll collaborate with the leadership team in Commercial Technology and beyond to establish and advocate for best practices in system design, scalability, and code quality, consistently raising the bar across the organisation.
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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

  • You have solid experience in software development, demonstrating a broad technical expertise spanning across backend and frontend (web and mobile) together with deep system architecture skills.
  • You bring proven experience as an Engineering Manager, including building and scaling engineering platform teams from the ground up, driving significant technical initiatives, and demonstrating strong business acumen.
  • You possess strong problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical and product challenges, are a genuine team player, and communicate exceptionally well in English.
  • You are confident working with a modern tech stack, including proficiency in at least one Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language or TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Kafka Stream.
  • You have hands-on experience in defining sourcing strategies to attract top-tier engineering talent and are committed to continuously raising the bar within your team through effective mentorship and professional development.
  • Experience working with external partners and technology vendors is a plus.

Attributes of a successful candidate:

  • Pragmatic Problem Solver: You excel at tackling complex challenges with practical, efficient solutions, always prioritising simplicity and avoiding unnecessary system complexity.
  • Collaborative Influencer: A true leader rather than a manager, you're adept at guiding team decisions and fostering consensus through professional and constructive influence.
  • Committed to Growth and Feedback: You're comfortable providing candid feedback to both peers and leadership, and equally eager to integrate feedback from others to continuously elevate your own expertise.
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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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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. 

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    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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    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.

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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.