Staff Engineer at Via

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Transportation, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BSc or MSc in Computer Science
Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend and infrastructure development
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with both a high-level language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#, C++) and a low-level language (e.g., C, C++, Rust)
Experience in large-scale production microservices environments and devops operations
Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures
Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and at least 2 years of experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Ability to move between teams and projects, working effectively in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills, enjoys working with people, and capable of articulating complex technical concepts

Responsibilities

Develop, drive, execute, and lead a long-term vision and strategy for Via’s infrastructure and tooling
Create scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that enhance our technological foundation and support our growing scale and stability requirements
Engage in hands-on coding and development, writing, building, deploying, and maintaining code in production environments
Actively participate in day-to-day production operations alongside research and development, implementing real changes in production systems and directly addressing operational challenges
Work closely with various development teams, moving between the four teams in our group as needed to address business objectives and tackle the biggest R&D challenges
Work across a broad spectrum of technological disciplines, from network and operating system internals to high-level architecture planning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonGoJavaC#C++CRustAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesMicroservicesDistributed SystemsDevOps

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation for this Staff Engineer role?

The position offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary and stock options.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This is a hybrid role based in Tel Aviv.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Candidates need a BSc or MSc in Computer Science, at least 8 years in backend and infrastructure development, experience with high-level (e.g., Python, Go) and low-level (e.g., C, Rust) languages, proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS/GCP/Azure, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and strong skills in distributed systems and microservices.

What is the work environment like at Via?

You'll work in a cross-functional group with multiple development teams in a dynamic R&D center in Tel Aviv, moving between four teams as needed, with strong emphasis on collaboration, communication, and hands-on work across technological disciplines.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 8+ years of backend/infra experience, education in Computer Science, hands-on expertise in both high- and low-level languages, distributed systems, cloud platforms, and containerization, plus adaptability to switch teams and excellent communication skills.

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