Head of Engineering

On Holding
Shanghai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Leadership","Stakeholder management","Communication","Mentoring","Talent development"]

Lead the China hub for On’s Global Technology Center, building and scaling world-class engineering, setting the end-to-end strategy, and growing a talented team. Drive architectural direction, platform roadmaps, and global collaboration with Product, Architecture, Security, and Global Tech Leadership. Hands-on with critical technical decisions while shaping a China-first, globally scalable retail technology platform.

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On Holding
On Holding
7 months ago

Head of Engineering

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Job Summary

Lead the China hub for On’s Global Technology Center, building and scaling world-class engineering, setting the end-to-end strategy, and growing a talented team. Drive architectural direction, platform roadmaps, and global collaboration with Product, Architecture, Security, and Global Tech Leadership. Hands-on with critical technical decisions while shaping a China-first, globally scalable retail technology platform.
Location: Shanghai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and scale multiple engineering teams responsible for building globally critical retail and commercial platforms from China.
  • •Shape the technical direction, platform roadmap, and execution focus in close partnership with Product, Architecture, Security, and Global Tech Leadership.
  • •Stay deeply hands-on: participate in architectural design, challenge system boundaries, review complex trade-offs, and guide critical technical decisions with clarity and conviction.
  • •Ensure all platforms align with the global architecture north star, long-term platform strategy, and regulatory requirements across regions.
  • •Act as a visible technical leader who sets the bar for engineering excellence, ownership, and quality.

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams (ICs and Engineering Managers) in fast-moving, product-driven organizations operating at global scale.
  • •Hands-on experience in architectural design, system boundaries, trade-offs, and critical technical decisions.
  • •Strong understanding of distributed systems, platform architecture, and integration patterns across regions.
  • •Experience shaping hiring strategies for a large hub and coaching Engineering Managers and senior engineers.
  • •Fluent in English and Mandarin and able to operate confidently in cross-cultural environments.
Experience:RetailE-commercePlatformsGlobal scale
Skills:LeadershipStakeholder managementCommunicationMentoringTalent development
Languages:EnglishMandarin
Tech Stack:Distributed systemsArchitecturePOSE-commerce

Company Brief

On Holding
Designs, manufactures, and sells performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories under the On brand. Combines Swiss engineering and innovation with lifestyle design to serve runners and athletes globally through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2010
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