Mobile Engineering Manager

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 Mobile Engineering Manager at Via, you’ll lead the development of product area within our mobile apps that helps transit agencies deliver reliable and efficient service to their communities. You’ll guide a team of engineers in building something entirely new while working closely with other teams to ensure the product integrates seamlessly into Via’s ecosystem. This role offers the unique opportunity to create from the ground up while leveraging the strengths of an established platform to maximize impact.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a mobile engineering team to deliver scalable, high-quality products (iOS, Android and BE).
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Via to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Define and execute the team’s roadmap to meet company objectives and deliver impact.
• Uphold technical excellence through thoughtful best practices, code reviews, and architectural improvements.
• Mentor and coach engineers to foster professional growth and a culture of collaboration.
• Optimize team processes, resolve blockers, and ensure efficient project delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends to drive innovation and prepare the team for emerging challenges.
• Contribute to the larger mobile group by helping us to continuously improve our stack, processes and product.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 7 years of software development experience building reliable, user-focused mobile applications (either iOS or Android) and solving complex technical challenges.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, delivering impactful projects and fostering team growth through clear direction and actionable feedback.
• Strong understanding of modern mobile frameworks, technologies and best practices..
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile, localisation, accessibility, automated testing, MVVM architecture.
• Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into high-quality technical solutions.
• Strong communicator and leader, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture that drives collaboration and innovation.
• Adaptable and proactive problem-solver, thriving in dynamic environments and aligning team efforts with evolving company goals.

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

Founded in 2012, Via pioneered the TransitTech category by using new technologies to develop public mobility systems — optimizing networks of buses, shuttles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles around the globe. 

Building the world's most efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation network for all passengers — including those with limited mobility, those without smartphones, and unbanked populations — Via works with its partners to lower the costs of public transit while providing transportation options that rival the convenience of a personal car while reducing environmental impact. 

At the intersection of transportation and technology, Via is a visionary market leader that combines software innovation with sophisticated service design and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves, providing technology in 650 communities and more than 35 countries and counting.

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 anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated at Via.