Via Transporation
Director of Product, Applied ML for Routing
4 months ago
About the Job
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 a Director of Product, Applied ML for Routing you'll build the next generation of algorithms, routing and machine learning systems that will help us revolutionize the transportation industry.
What You’ll Do:
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for our algorithms, routing and machine learning systems
Lead product lifecycle from ideation through technical development, to launch
Develop a short and long-term roadmap for our products by leveraging customer feedback, data, trends, and strategic initiatives
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the prioritization of features and products that will have the most significant impact
Guide our best in class algorithm and developments teams to solve complicated problems by integrating with other product managers across the organization
Who You Are:
Minimum of 7-10+ years of Product Management experience in B2C or B2B SaaS products
Experience in algorithms, and/or machine learning based products
Experience leading cross-functional teams, including Algo and Data-science team, with excellent communication skills
Strong technical background, with a scientific degree or equivalent experience in complex algorithm-based products
Demonstrated success in handling an end-to-end product lifecycle with the ability to drive product planning, development, and launch
A strong executor with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions
A user-centric approach with the ability to blend technical expertise and UX
Detail-oriented and thorough with the ability to effectively juggle multiple projects in a highly fluid work environment
Thrive in fast-paced environments and balance delivery of MVPs with an unwavering commitment to world-class products
A firm believer in a "Data First" philosophy but can also make decisions in ambiguous situations
Compensation and Benefits
Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
Salary Range: $150,000-$220,000
We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching
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.
About the Company

Via Transporation
Via builds innovative software to enable our customers — cities, transit agencies, transport operators, school districts, universities, and corporations — to transform their legacy transportation systems into advanced digital networks. As pioneers of the TransitTech category, Via’s mission is to expand access to efficient, affordable, and sustainable transportation. Via’s software enables organizations to digitize their existing transportation networks and launch new and innovative services, simultaneously lowering operating costs and increasing quality of service. Our software is used in over 500 communities in more than 35 countries around the world.
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