Via

Engineering Manager

Via • $200K — $275K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years in backend systems design and development.
  • Strong skills in Python, Java, C++, or C#.
  • Experience in managing and developing engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Kubernetes.
  • Expertise in databases and performance tuning.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Grow and mentor engineers to foster a culture of ownership and technical excellence.
  • Scale backend systems to support a larger user base and improve data handling.
  • Shape architecture for evolving distributed systems and complex operations.
  • Debug production issues and make technical decisions as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop real-world transit solutions.
  • Enhance engineering processes to facilitate quick and reliable software releases.

Benefits

  • Generous medical benefits with free plans available.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Catered lunch provided on Wednesdays.
  • Comprehensive benefits package with additional perks.
Full Job Description
As an Engineering Manager at Via, you will oversee the development and maintenance of our backend systems that power our global transit platform. Via partners with cities and agencies around the world to improve mobility - especially for communities that rely on services such as paratransit and student transportation. You'll combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering, helping shape both the architecture of our platform and the growth of the engineers on your team and supporting systems that impact hundreds of thousands of riders every week.

About the Role:
  • Grow and mentor high-performing engineers, creating a culture of ownership, learning, and technical excellence.
  • Scale Via's core backend systems to handle more riders, more drivers, and more real-time transit data - making our APIs and services faster, more reliable, and more efficient.
  • Shape the architecture of our distributed systems, helping our platform evolve as we grow globally and handle more complex routing and operations.
  • Roll up your sleeves and code when needed, helping debug tough production issues and making technical decisions alongside your team.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams to turn challenging transit problems into real-world solutions - from routing systems to tools for paratransit and student transportation programs.
  • Improve our engineering processes, from CI/CD practices to coding standards, making it easier to ship quickly while keeping our platform rock-solid.

About You:
  • You've spent 10+ years building backend systems, designing distributed, reliable, high-performance services.
  • You're strong in Python, Java, C++, or C# and confident in making technical decisions that scale.
  • You've managed and developed engineering teams and understand how to grow talent.
    You know your way around cloud platforms (AWS), microservices, and Kubernetes, and can think through infrastructure challenges.
  • You understand databases, performance tuning, and debugging complex systems inside and out.
  • You love leading engineers while staying close to the technical details.
  • You think in terms of systems and long-term impact, balancing reliability, performance, and speed.
  • You're a strong communicator, able to connect with engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders alike.
  • You thrive in an environment where you can make a difference, grow your team, and see the real-world impact of your work.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable.
  • Salary Range: $200,000 - $275,000 per year.
  • We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans, 401K matching, catered lunch on Wednesdays, and many other perks.

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

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About Via

Via Transportation, Inc. is a global public transport, logistics, and TransitTech company headquartered in New York City. Via licenses its technology to cities, transportation authorities, school districts, universities, and private organizations to help build their own technology-driven transportation networks. It operates in partnership with over 400 local governments across more than 20 countries globally, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Israel, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Finland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. In October 2020, Via acquired the logistics company Fleetonomy to accelerate its entry into the last-mile deliveries industry. In March 2021, Via purchased the transportation planning platform Remix for $100M to create the first end-to-end TransitTech platform for cities and transit agencies.
Learn more about Via
Industry
Transportation
Founded
2016
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