On AG

On is seeking an Athlete Strategy & Partnership Operations Specialist for a 10-month fixed-term maternity cover based in Zurich. This dual-focus role involves managing the critical backend operations for On’s elite athlete roster—including contract data, payments, and product distribution—while providing high-level executive support to the leadership team. You will act as the operational backbone of the department, ensuring data integrity, tracking budgets, and coordinating cross-functional projects to keep On’s brand initiatives and athlete partnerships running seamlessly.

Lead - Footwear Testing

Fulltime

On is looking for a Lead - Footwear Testing to serve as the "voice of the athlete" at their Zurich headquarters. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between lab science and real-world performance by leading qualitative and quantitative validation programs for all footwear. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end testing lifecycle—from durability and fit to high-complexity performance studies—translating raw data into actionable insights for Design, Development, and Sports Science teams to ensure every shoe meets On’s premium performance standards.

Director of Product Vertical PAD

Fulltime

On is seeking a Director of Product for the "Performance All Day" (PAD) Vertical to serve as the chief architect of the category's long-term vision and growth. Based in Zurich, this high-level leadership role involves steering the strategic direction of On’s lifestyle footwear and apparel, ensuring that "head-to-toe" collections perfectly balance premium design with functionality and sustainability. You will manage a team of Product Directors, fostering a culture of innovation and cross-functional synergy to ensure the PAD portfolio remains a global market leader while staying rooted in deep consumer insights.

Senior Specialist - Footwear Materials

Fulltime

On is seeking a Senior Specialist - Footwear Materials based in Zurich to serve as the technical lead for material creation and industrialization. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design concepts and mass production, transforming high-performance material ideas into scalable solutions. You will be responsible for sourcing textiles and components, managing global T2 supplier relationships, and ensuring every material meets On’s rigorous performance and sustainability benchmarks. This position is ideal for a technical expert who thrives in the intersection of textile engineering, aesthetic design, and global supply chain management.

Senior Lead - Equity Compensation

Fulltime

On is looking for a Senior Lead - Equity Compensation to join their Zurich-based Total Rewards team. This is a high-impact role where you will be the primary architect and administrator of On’s global equity plans. You will balance strategic design alongside the Head of Total Rewards with the technical execution of quarterly grant cycles and data loading. Acting as a bridge between Talent and Finance, you’ll ensure precise financial reporting (SBC) while serving as the go-to advisor for leadership and team members on the value and mechanics of their equity holding

Senior Lead - Footwear Materials

Fulltime

On is seeking a Senior Lead - Footwear Materials for the Performance All Day (PAD/Lifestyle) category to lead the inline materials team in Zurich. This is a high-level leadership role where you will bridge the gap between material science and lifestyle aesthetics, overseeing a team of specialists to develop groundbreaking textiles and polymers. You will be responsible for executing the global materials strategy across special projects and collaborations, ensuring that every material not only meets On’s high-performance and sustainability standards but also aligns with digital-first material management and global sourcing efficiencies.

Senior Specialist - Sports Engineer

Fulltime

On is seeking a Senior Specialist - Sports Engineer to join its Zurich-based Innovation team and redefine the future of athletic performance. Moving away from traditional physical prototyping, you will use high-fidelity Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and 3D digital twins to simulate the complex interaction between the human foot and footwear. Your mission is to architect revolutionary "bottom unit" systems (midsoles and outsoles) by applying physics-based insights to optimize energy return, cushioning, and performance, significantly accelerating the product-to-market timeline through advanced virtual engineering.

Senior Specialist - Footwear Design

Fulltime

Gemini a dit On is seeking a Senior Specialist - Footwear Design to join their Performance Team Sports vertical in Zurich. In this role, you will lead the creation of next-generation footwear for elite athletes, translating biomechanical data and sport-specific movement patterns into high-performance designs. You will operate at the cutting edge of the industry, utilizing 3D design, computational tools, and AI-enabled workflows to move rapidly from concept to production. Working cross-functionally with sports engineers and developers, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of a shoe—including regular travel to Vietnam—to ensure your designs meet the rigorous demands of professional team sports.

Senior Lead - Computational Designer

Fulltime

On is seeking a Senior Lead - Computational Designer to spearhead the future of digitally powered product creation at their Zurich headquarters. This is a visionary leadership role that combines high-level strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution. You will build and mentor a team of experts to develop digital generative capabilities, moving beyond traditional design to create adaptable, parametric systems. By working at the intersection of the Design Studio and Innovation teams, you will turn complex algorithmic concepts into production-ready 3D datasets, pushing the boundaries of digital manufacturing and automation for On’s most advanced performance products.

Head of Security Platforms and Architecture

Software Development / Fulltime

On is seeking a Head of Security Platforms and Architecture to serve as the chief technical guardian of its rapidly scaling digital ecosystem. Based in Zurich, this high-impact leadership role is responsible for defining the security strategy across all engineering domains—cloud, platform, application, and data. You will move beyond traditional gatekeeping to build automated, developer-friendly security guardrails and scalable patterns (IAM, DevSecOps, AI security). Your mission is to embed frictionless security into the very core of On’s cloud-native landscape, ensuring that the technology powering the global brand can innovate at high speed without compromising integrity.

Senior D365 Functional Consultant (Finance)

Finance / Fulltime

On is seeking a Senior D365 Functional Consultant (Finance) to join their Zurich-based team and play a critical role in scaling the global financial infrastructure. This is a high-impact position where you will move beyond simple configuration to act as a strategic advisor and mentor. You will collaborate with Solution Architects to design scalable, high-performance finance modules within the D365 F&O ecosystem, ensuring that On’s business processes are optimized for rapid growth. By acting as the bridge between technology and business stakeholders, you will ensure that financial operations are seamless, efficient, and aligned with the company’s ambitious global mission.

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