Senior Algorithms Developer

As an Algorithms Developer at Via, you will play a central role in shaping how millions of riders and drivers move through our cities every day. Our team turns complex, multi-dimensional operational challenges into real-time optimization that powers Via’s mass-scale automated dispatch system. You will explore rich, diverse data sets, develop algorithms that make smart decisions at scale, and have a direct impact on the efficiency, reliability, and quality of our service. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with real-world operational impact at global scale.

About the Role:

• Model and mathematically represent competing demands on Via’s system to enable scalable, real-time decision-making.
• Develop online algorithms for real-time decision-making, focusing on optimizing system utilization while maintaining a high quality of service for riders.
• Design and implement highly efficient and scalable algorithmic solutions to power decision-making systems under large-scale, real-world operational demands.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to translate complex algorithmic insights into practical, impactful solutions.

About You:

• Advanced degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Significant research background and hands-on experience developing algorithms
• 3–4+ years of experience implementing algorithms in practical, production-scale systems.
• Analytical thinker who can extract the essential elements of complex, real-world problems and convert them into actionable models.
• Hands-on coder with experience in Python (or similar) and the ability to turn ideas into working solutions.
• Naturally curious, fast-learning, and collaborative, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Joining a global employer with over 700 mobility deployments in 40+ countries.
• Our product impacts millions of users around the world providing alternative transport solutions that are more: efficient and accessible, changing cities to make them greener.
• Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and stock options.
• Health insurance with a discount for family members.
• Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Other perks: Freefit and other sports lessons, 10bis/Cibus - you choose!, happy hours, team events, communities and many more benefits.