Backend Software Engineer

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

As a Backend Software Engineer at Via, you’ll work within our R&D center as a member of our backend team. You’ll design, develop, implement, maintain and troubleshoot in a cutting-edge environment. Within Via’s infrastructure, you’ll focus on building optimized, scalable and innovative designs. Via prides itself on being a true partner to the public sector in helping make transit better for everyone but especially those in low income and minority communities. Via is not only a category leader in on-demand transit but has brought its exceptional technology and expertise to the Paratransit & Student transit world. You will be joining Via at a time of rapid growth, impacting hundreds of thousands of riders weekly, many of whom represent special needs populations, students, caregivers, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Be responsible for the implementation of cutting-edge microservices from inception to deployment, shaping the backbone of our innovative products.
• Take ownership of the development lifecycle, from crafting robust code to orchestrating seamless deployment. Drive discussions on design, testing strategies, maintenance and operational excellence.
• Embrace all aspects of agile software development by actively contributing to design discussions, and ensuring rapid and reliable deployment of features.
• Spearhead the end-to-end lifecycle of new product features, ensuring not just functionality, but also optimal performance, uptime, and scalability. 
• Influence system architecture, development practices, and more, leaving a lasting imprint on our technology stack and product development.
• Document design decisions, architecture, and implementation details to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and products on schedule.
• Research, suggest, and advocate for new technologies to boost our product offerings

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in backend software, with a proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-performance systems
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Python, Java, C++, or C#
• Solid programming foundations: data-structures, multi-threading, OOP and design patterns
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and hands-on experience with related tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Github actions
• Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL/MySQL)
• Experienced with low-level performance optimizations, including profiling and memory analysis
• Expertise with cloud platforms: AWS, Serverless, Kubernetes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to drive work forward independently in a cross-functional, geographically distributed team environment

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: $90,000 - $140,000 per year
• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.

We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We pioneered the TransitTech category to ensure that the future of transportation is shared, dynamic public mobility — the kind that reduces carbon emissions across congested cities, minimizes reliance on private cars, and provides everyone with accessible, efficient, and affordable ways of getting around. 

We created the first end-to-end TransitTech solution for cities and transit agencies, offering world-class software, service design, and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves.

Via was founded with the guiding principle that we go further when we go together. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated at Via.

Ready to join the ride? 

Via is an equal opportunity employer.