or apply directly on Via's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Via's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 66% of Via's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Via
- high 113 stale, 0 reposted of 157 open
- Hiring momentum
- 219 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Via's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Via.
About this role
As an Algorithm Researcher at Via, you will be part of the R&D team focused on developing and maintaining proprietary algorithms for public transportation systems. Your role involves designing and improving algorithms, analyzing data, and transforming solutions into production systems. You will collaborate closely with other developers and researchers to tackle complex algorithmic challenges and enhance the performance of Via's services.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Via as an employer.
What you need
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Operations Research / similar quantitative field
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience in algorithm development, data science, research, or software engineering with a strong algorithmic focus
- Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and analytical problem-solving
- Strong Python skills and experience developing production-quality code
- Experience working with data and applying data science, optimization, or analytical techniques to solve complex problems
- Experience taking algorithms, models, or prototypes and turning them into production systems
Nice to have
- Experience with DevOps and cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, etc.)
- Experience in architecture and maintaining cloud systems
- Curious and analytical mindset
- Pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Hands-on approach to taking ideas into production
What you get
- Competitive compensation including equity
- Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA
- Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents
- Cycle to Work Scheme - multiple options via Green Commute Initiative (GCI)
- Weekly team lunches
Worth weighing
- No salary figures listed
- The role involves a strong algorithmic focus which may require deep technical expertise
- The position requires hands-on development from research to production, which may be demanding
Summarised from Via's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Via on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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