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 a Technical Recruiter at Via, you will directly shape the future of the company by identifying and championing the engineers and product builders who will drive our next phase of global growth. Our Talent team does far more than traditional recruiting: we are the stewards of Via’s technical leadership pipeline, partnering closely with engineering and product hiring managers across the world to define what great looks like and ensure we keep the bar high. We operate with speed, autonomy, creativity, and the conviction that exceptional people are the engine of every breakthrough at Via.
About the Role:
- Own the full hiring strategy for your teams, from defining the profile of a great hire to building the sourcing plan that gets you there, with a particular focus on the London and broader European talent market
- Partner closely with engineering managers, tech leads, and product leaders to deeply understand what they're building, challenge assumptions about what great looks like, and shape a rigorous process that consistently leads to the right hire
- Build and maintain proactive, high-quality candidate pipelines, drawing on London’s world-class engineering community, that reflect both the talent market and Via’s future needs
- Run fast, thoughtful, and innovative recruiting processes that give candidates a great experience and reflect the ambition and pace of Via's engineering culture
- Develop a sharp point of view on the technical talent market - spotting patterns, sharing insights with hiring teams, and constantly looking for ways to raise the bar on how we hire
About You:
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in a technical recruiting role, with a track record of sourcing and closing top-tier software engineers across the seniority spectrum
- A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and how engineering teams operate; you don't need to be an engineer, but you need to speak the language credibly
- Exceptionally smart, gritty, and resourceful as your previous experience matters less to us than your ability to think on your feet and get things done
- Naturally curious and always learning; you want to understand the why behind decisions and enjoy contributing ideas, not just executing on a problem
- Steady, optimistic, and solution-oriented in every situation; we are Via’s culture carriers
- Energised by ambiguous, complex challenges that require good judgment and thoughtful problem-solving
Compensation and Benefits:
- Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good:
- We are one of 17 Ventures That Embody the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
- Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” Awardee in the software category for Companies That Put Purpose Before Profit
- Competitive compensation including equity
- A spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches
- Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA
- Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents
- Cycle to Work Scheme - multiple options via Green Commute Initiative (GCI)
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
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in a technical recruiting role
- Proven track record of sourcing and closing top-tier software engineers across seniority levels
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and engineering team operations
- Experience recruiting in the London and broader European talent market
- Ability to partner with engineering managers and product leaders to shape hiring strategies and processes
- Strong proactive sourcing and pipeline-building skills within technical communities
- Excellent candidate experience management and ability to run fast, thoughtful recruiting processes
- Resourceful, curious, solution-oriented mindset and ability to work autonomously
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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