Aufgaben

• Lerne, wie skalierbare Backend-Systeme entwickelt werden.
• Arbeite an GraphQL-APIs und Kafka-basierten Streaming-Systemen.
• Übernehme Projekte zur Verbesserung der Datenvisibilität und Entwickler-Workflows.

Fähigkeiten

• Interesse an Backend-Entwicklung und Teamarbeit erforderlich.
• Kenntnisse in TypeScript und Node.js sind von Vorteil.
• Neugier und Lernbereitschaft sind entscheidend.

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: ADD DATE (Sept 1 or March 1)
• 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.

Your Mission

Are you excited about learning how scalable backend systems are built and how data powers global products?Join On’s Product Core Technology team as a Backend Engineering Intern, where you’ll contribute to building the systems that enable our product data to flow across our digital ecosystem — from design and development to ecommerce and marketing.This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful challenges at the intersection of product data, backend systems, and digital experiences. You’ll be part of a team that builds GraphQL APIs, Kafka-based streaming systems, and backend services that power On’s website, mobile app, and internal platforms.If you’re curious, eager to learn, and ready to grow your backend development skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

In Your First Month:

• Get to know On’s product data landscape, tools, and engineering practices
• Shadow senior engineers and participate in team rituals like stand-ups, code reviews, and pair programming
• Contribute to small tasks or improvements in our services and documentation

After Three Months:

• Help implement new features or improvements to internal tools, APIs, or data flows
• Contribute to the development of backend services in TypeScript and Node.js
• Learn how event-driven systems (e.g. Kafka) are used in large-scale data pipelines

Beyond:

• Own on intern-level projects that improve data visibility, tooling, or developer workflows
• Present what you’ve built to the team and gather feedback
• Take initiative in learning new backend concepts and frameworks used in production systems.