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Intern Software Engineer - Product Technology

Location: Zurich

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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: September 1st
Duration: 6 months
Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in EU / Switzerland
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://agora-cf-cloud-recordings.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/livestreams/5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5/2e6c0b4e51486dd2cf595f9bde0b257c_5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5_0.mp4) 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!

Your Mission

Work on TypeScript-based solutions that help us improve our operations and how we bring products to life.
Build robust solutions by including elements such as testing and observability.
Bring their own self and perspective to the team day-to-day, helping the broader team get a different perspective on things.
Be part of the larger Technology team, learning from others on agentic coding and being part of the community.

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Your story

Hands on experience with agentic coding
Hands on experience with TypeScript is a strong plus
Hands on experience with streaming patterns (e.g. kafka) is a strong plus
Avid learner that never constraints themselves on what they know but rather focus on how they can learn / growth further by leveraging any new tools or ways-of-working.
Careful listener that sees every conversation as an opportunity to learn and grow within an incredibly fun and complex domain.

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About the Team

Within the Product R&D and Athlete Technology team we look after software platforms that serve as the backbone of how we bring premium products to life. In this teas you will be immersed into technical day-to-day decisions that play a key role on how our future collections are being planned, designed and brought to life.

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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.