Senior iOS Engineer at Via

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Transportation, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience with hands-on iOS app development
  • Proficiency in Swift for iOS app development
  • Strong understanding of mobile app architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVP), SwiftUI and UIKit, and RESTful APIs
  • Expertise in optimizing app performance, memory management, and debugging complex issues
  • Knowledge of concurrent programming using async-await, GCD (Grand Central Dispatch) or Operation Queues to handle background tasks and async operations efficiently
  • Knowledge of iOS frameworks such as Core Location, MapKit, as well as third party frameworks such as Google Maps
  • Experience mentoring and guiding engineers within your team
  • A proactive, can-do attitude, with a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
  • Inherently a team player, with a strong collaborative mindset
  • Have an eye for detail when performing pull requests

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers in order to deliver our high-quality, user-friendly rider application
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain the mobile infrastructure services that power Via's mobile apps
  • Work under high-pressure situations to quickly diagnose and resolve critical production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to users

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SwiftSwiftUIUIKitRESTful APIsasync-awaitGCDCore LocationMapKitGoogle MapsMVVMMVCMVP

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What does the compensation package include?

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary and equity.

Is this a remote position, or is there an office requirement?

This is a hybrid work arrangement with a lovely office in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station.

What key skills are required for the Senior iOS Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years of hands-on iOS app development experience, proficiency in Swift, strong understanding of mobile app architecture patterns like MVC, MVVM, MVP, SwiftUI, UIKit, and RESTful APIs, plus expertise in performance optimization, memory management, debugging, and concurrent programming with async-await, GCD, or Operation Queues.

What benefits does Via offer?

Benefits include health insurance with a discount for family members, career development and growth opportunities, freefit and other sports lessons, 10bis/Cibus, happy hours, team events, and communities.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior iOS Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of iOS experience, proficiency in Swift and key frameworks, expertise in app architecture and optimization, experience mentoring engineers, a proactive can-do attitude, collaborative team player mindset, and attention to detail in pull requests.

Via

Digital transportation solutions and network optimization

About Via

Via improves transportation systems by creating efficient digital networks for various clients, including urban and rural residents, corporate employees, students, and patients. Their TransitTech technology offers flexible mobility solutions that enhance convenience and efficiency while reducing costs, especially in student transit. Via also provides planning and scheduling services through their Remix platform, along with the Citymapper for Cities app, which offers insights to strengthen transit networks. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency and improve the overall rider experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$862.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consulting, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries and equity packages.
Health and wellness benefits.
Local volunteer opportunities.
Support for all new parents.
Learning opportunities through our Via-Versity.
Employee Resource Groups.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-integrated transit solutions could challenge Via's market position.
Potential regulatory scrutiny may complicate Via's acquisition of Citymapper.
Expansion in underserved zones may face logistical challenges or community pushback.

Differentiation

Via transforms rigid transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks.
Via's TransitTech serves diverse clients, from urban dwellers to rural residents.
Via's Citymapper for Cities app provides comprehensive passenger insights.

Upsides

Via's partnership with King County Metro addresses first- and last-mile transit needs.
Microtransit pilot programs with Summit County highlight Via's innovative solutions.
Via's potential acquisition of Citymapper could enhance its Mobility as a Service offerings.

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