Senior Lead - Footwear Developer — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 76 days ago
Role overview
In short
Based at our Zurich HQ, you will be the driving force behind delivering the most premium sports products in the industry, championing groundbreaking creation and fearlessly challenging traditional processes to achieve it.
In this role, you will seamlessly connect the granular with the strategic—acting as a hands-on technical master of the details while serving as the high-level strategic consultant for On’s most critical category.
- In short
- Based at our Zurich HQ, you will be the driving force behind delivering the most premium sports products in the industry, championing groundbreaking creation and fearlessly challenging traditional processes to achieve it.
Additional details
- The Senior Lead Development role will report to the Head of Innovation Footwear, supporting the wider global footwear department. Please Read Before Applying:
- To ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process, we kindly ask all applicants to submit their CV in English, as this is the working language of our company.
- Knowledge Facilitation: Foster a culture of technical excellence by mentoring the broader development team and translating complex innovation breakthroughs into actionable development frameworks.
- Consultative Communication: A trusted voice capable of guiding stakeholders toward technically sound decisions while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships. Attributes of a successful candidate:
Notes and original content
- The Senior Lead Development role will report to the Head of Innovation Footwear, supporting the wider global footwear department.
- Please Read Before Applying:
- Your Mission
- Your Story
- Consultative Communication: A trusted voice capable of guiding stakeholders toward technically sound decisions while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships.
- Attributes of a successful candidate:
- The Alignment Specialist: You thrive in the space between teams, ensuring that no technical detail is "lost in translation" between Zurich and our global manufacturing partners.
- A clear communicator in English, both verbal and written.
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 113'500 - 172'000 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.
How do I apply for this position at On Running?
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