Principal Engineer - Operations Technology — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 218 days ago
Role overview
In short
With On’s growth, our Finance and Operations Technology teams are growing, and we’re looking for a Principal Engineer to help scale On’s operations and finance platforms.
In this role, you’ll be based in our London office, directly reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering of Operations and Finance Technology, working closely with our operations and finance engineering teams, the product management team and key stakeholders based in Zurich, Berlin and London.
- In short
- With On’s growth, our Finance and Operations Technology teams are growing, and we’re looking for a Principal Engineer to help scale On’s operations and finance platforms.
- Lead by example and with inclusion: Drive collaborative projects by seeking diverse viewpoints, emphasising shared knowledge, and making balanced decisions that benefit both Technology at On and the broader company.
What the company offers
- Lead by example and with inclusion: Drive collaborative projects by seeking diverse viewpoints, emphasising shared knowledge, and making balanced decisions that benefit both Technology at On and the broader company.
Additional details
- 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.
- Uphold Security and Compliance: Maintain and enhance On's security standards, ensuring processes minimise risks and stay compliant, particularly across critical Finance and Operations systems.
- Experience working with external partners and technology vendors is a plus. Attributes of a successful candidate:
- 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.
- We live agile values, not just talk about it.
Notes and original content
- Your mission
- Your story
- Experience working with external partners and technology vendors is a plus.
- Attributes of a successful candidate:
- Meet the team
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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