Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.
As an Algorithms Developer at Via, you will play a central role in shaping how millions of riders and drivers move through our cities every day. Our team turns complex, multi-dimensional operational challenges into real-time optimization that powers Via’s mass-scale automated dispatch system. You will explore rich, diverse data sets, develop algorithms that make smart decisions at scale, and have a direct impact on the efficiency, reliability, and quality of our service. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with real-world operational impact at global scale.
About the Role:
- Model and mathematically represent competing demands on Via’s system to enable scalable, real-time decision-making.
- Develop online algorithms for real-time decision-making, focusing on optimizing system utilization while maintaining a high quality of service for riders.
- Design and implement highly efficient and scalable algorithmic solutions to power decision-making systems under large-scale, real-world operational demands.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to translate complex algorithmic insights into practical, impactful solutions.
About You:
- Advanced degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Significant research background and hands-on experience developing algorithms
- 3–4+ years of experience implementing algorithms in practical, production-scale systems.
- Analytical thinker who can extract the essential elements of complex, real-world problems and convert them into actionable models.
- Hands-on coder with experience in Python (or similar) and the ability to turn ideas into working solutions.
- Naturally curious, fast-learning, and collaborative, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits
- Joining a global employer with over 700 mobility deployments in 40+ countries.
- Our product impacts millions of users around the world providing alternative transport solutions that are more: efficient and accessible, changing cities to make them greener.
- Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and stock options.
- Health insurance with a discount for family members.
- Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Other perks: Freefit and other sports lessons, 10bis/Cibus - you choose!, happy hours, team events, communities and many more benefits.
There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Advanced degree such as an M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
- Significant research background and hands-on experience developing algorithms
- 3-4 or more years of experience implementing algorithms in practical, production-scale systems
- Experience coding in Python or a similar programming language
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Via Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Via and has not been reviewed or approved by Via.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or competitive in some roles, with mentions of high base salaries and achievable incentives. Feedback suggests equity is available and sometimes easy to exercise after vesting.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is referenced as part of the package and viewed positively in certain cases. Feedback suggests equity terms can be favorable and contribute to overall compensation satisfaction.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits are highlighted as a strong point within the benefits package. Feedback suggests health coverage is valued by some employees.
Via Insights
What We Do
We build technology that changes the way the world moves. Our guiding principle is simple: the future of transportation is dynamic, shared public mobility — the kind that reduces carbon emissions across cities, compliments existing transit infrastructure, and provides equitable access to efficient, affordable ways of getting around. For everyone.
Why Work With Us
You’ll work in an established startup that’s growing at staggering speed. We have plenty of room for the most bold among us to dream it up and make it happen. You’ll be empowered to experiment, and encouraged to challenge what we’ve already done while making stuff no one’s even thought of yet.
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