Algorithm Developer

Via; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Office near Chancery Lane

Team lunches

Job summary

Via is seeking an Algorithm Developer in London to join the R&D core Algo group, developing and maintaining proprietary algorithms and systems that power live servers.

You will own large codebases, build scalable services, and collaborate with DevOps and researchers to deliver faster, more reliable booking experiences for millions globally.

Qualifications

• MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or similar field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on backend development experience in Python.
• Experience with DevOps in cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes is a strong plus).
• Background in software engineering methodologies (Git, CI/CD).
• Ability to decompose complex problems and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a large and complex codebase implementing Via’s core algorithm.
• Develop and maintain multiple mission-critical services.
• Make immediate impact to Via’s global passengers and clients by optimizing performance.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, algorithms developers and researchers.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Cloud infrastructure

Education

MSc in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Mathematics or similar

Tools

Docker

Job description

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 in London as part of the core Algo group, which is responsible for developing and maintaining Via’s proprietary algorithms that run in production on our live servers. 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.

Via is an equal opportunity employer.