Algorithm Developer

Via
London, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to backend developers with advanced degrees in quantitative fields working in transportation tech.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced degrees in quantitative fields and backend development experience in Python
    — “M.Sc. in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Mathematics / similar field”
  • Individuals who thrive in hybrid work models and enjoy solving large-scale algorithmic challenges
    — “hybrid working model and a spacious office near Chancery Lane”
  • Developers who are comfortable with continuous improvement of mission-critical systems
    — “Develop and maintain multiple mission critical services”

Things to consider

  • The role requires immediate ownership of a complex code base, implying high autonomy and responsibility
    — “Take full ownership of large and complex code base that implements Via’s core algorithm”
  • There is a strong emphasis on collaboration with DevOps teams and researchers, requiring cross-functional adaptability
    — “Work in close collaboration with devops teams and algorithms developers and researchers”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with DevOps in cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, etc.) — strong advantage”
  • Demonstrate a track record of improving system performance and user experience
    — “making our booking application respond to users significantly faster”
  • Showcase your ability to break down complex problems into manageable components
    — “you know how to deconstruct a problem into few smaller problems”
  • Emphasize your background in software engineering best practices and tools like git
    — “Have a solid background in software engineering methodologies, such as git, CI/CD”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • maintaining and improving current algorithms
  • developing new technical products and systems
Typical background
M.Sc. in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Mathematicshands-on industry experience in backend development

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureSoftware Engineering Methodologies

Preferred

DevOpsKubernetesCloud Systems Architecture

Stack & domain

PythonDevOpsKubernetesCloud InfrastructureBackend DevelopmentTeamworkProblem SolvingCommunicationTransportationAlgorithm DevelopmentSoftware Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Via via Greenhouse

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 an Algorithm Developer at Via, you’ll join our R&D center in London, as part of the Core R&D group, which is responsible for developing and maintaining Via’s proprietary algorithms and the services that run them in production. The position requires deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, software engineering methodologies and best practices. You will maintain and improve current algorithms and business logic, as well as develop new technical products and systems that support the various needs we have here at Via. If you’re a developer by heart and enjoy working on large-scale algorithms in a hands-on environment, this position might be just for you!

What You'll Do: 

Take full ownership of large and complex code base that implements Via’s core algorithm

Develop and maintain multiple mission critical services 

Immediate impact to Via’s thousands of daily passengers and clients around the world, like making our booking application respond to users significantly faster.

Work in close collaboration with devops teams and algorithms developers and researchers

Who You Are:  

M.Sc. in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Mathematics / similar field

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on industry experience in backend development (Python)

Experience with DevOps in cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, etc.) — strong advantage

Experience in architecture and maintaining cloud systems — strong advantage

Have a solid background in software engineering methodologies, such as git, CI/CD 

Fast learner: you can quickly master concepts, disciplines and methods

Team player: you work well with people, as well as by yourself

Pragmatic: you know how to deconstruct a problem into few smaller problems

Concise: you get stuff done, in a simple, elegant way.

Compensation and Benefits:

Joining a global employer with over 700 mobility deployments in 50+ countries

Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good

Competitive compensation including equity

A hybrid working model and a spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches

Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA

Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents

We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We’re driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive. 

Our teams of worldclass engineers, data-scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more. 

If you’re excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. 

Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

Source: Via careers (Greenhouse)

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