Intern - Emerging Technology & Architecture

Location: London

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Technology

In short

Whether you’re looking to jump start your career or gain first hands-on experience in a new field, an internship at On offers you a unique growth experience, the chance to make an impact from day 1 and contribute to On’s growth journey. We are looking for fresh ideas, curious minds and passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Our internships generally last 6 months and you will be fully embedded in a team.

Start date: March 1 2026
Duration: 6 months
Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in United Kingdom
Note: This is a paid internship
If you don't meet the criteria above, unfortunately, we cannot move forward with your application. Please be truthful in your answers, the recruiter reviewing your application will appreciate your honesty.

Curious about life as an intern at On? We recommend watching the recording of our previous livestream (https://www.careerfairy.io/company/On_AG/livestream/eCaoLI8t0mYLqzRYM1eq) to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process! Please note that the next internship program kicks off on March 1 (not September 1 as mentioned in the livestream).

Your Mission

Dedicated Mentorship: Receive direct mentorship and regular code reviews from the Head of Architecture. This is a unique opportunity to learn the principles of Engineering Excellence (quality, efficiency, and accountability) from a senior leader invested in your personal growth.
Develop Impactful Architecture: Contribute directly to our key 2026 projects by creating the critical end-to-end Proof-of-Concepts that validate our strategic vision.
Explore Agentic AI: Use the latest AI toolsets as an aid to write high-quality code and learn to deploy intelligent agents at runtime, leveraging the latest Google LLM models to build autonomous agents.
Contribute to Key Projects: Learn how to contribute production-grade code to key projects at On, helping us build scalable solutions for complex platform engineering challenges.
Experience Engineering at Scale: Gain hands-on exposure to core infrastructure and learn to deploy resilient systems capable of handling On's massive global traffic volume without breaking.

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Your story

Creator Mindset: You are a passionate technologist who loves to create solutions that help people. You're focused on developing and deploying systems that use AI to solve real human and business problems.
Agentic Curiosity: You are curious about the potential of AI agents. Whether you have already experimented with LLMs and frameworks (like LangChain) or are just starting to explore, you are eager to learn how to apply these tools to solve complex challenges in real-world distributed systems.
Aspiring Precision: You are eager to learn how to apply high-quality engineering standards, such as reliability, cleaner code, and performance, in a professional setting.
Growth Mindset: You value direct feedback and are looking for a mentor who will help you navigate complex technical landscapes. You are not afraid to ask "Why?" when facing legacy decisions.
Data Awareness: You understand that data is a product and are interested in how strict schemas contractually bind services together.

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About the Team

You will join the Strategic Architecture team. This role is uniquely designed as a direct technical internship with the Head of Architecture, offering you a panoramic view of our entire technology landscape.

You will act as a trusted partner to the Senior Architecture Leader, gaining transparent access to high-level technical strategy and decision-making. We act as the Expert Architecture Team for On, designing the technology foundation that powers our rapidly scaling global business.

We are building a world-class technology organization inside the fastest-growing premium sportswear brand, tackling the same complex distributed system problems as major tech companies. One of the key areas you may contribute to is our Operations technology, which acts as the "Digital Twin" of our business. This engine optimizes how we ship products to millions of customers worldwide, enabling the smarter, sustainable decisions that drive our global hyper-growth.

We don't just set the standards; we prove them through execution. We value rigorous validation, collaborative innovation, and psychological safety. We believe the best technical decisions are made in an environment where questions are encouraged and mentorship is prioritized. While you work closely with leadership, you will also collaborate with engineering teams across the organization, leveraging the latest Agentic AI tools to ship high-quality code that defines how On operates for the next decade.

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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.