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 Senior Android Engineer at Via, you will be part of the rider mobile team, focusing on enhancing the rider experience in all aspects, including booking riders, account management and more. The team is also responsible for managing and evolving Via's multi-platform UI/Automation testing infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate closely with with designers, backend engineers, and product managers in order to deliver our high-quality, user-friendly driver application Develop, enhance, and maintain the mobile infrastructure services that power Via's mobile apps. Work under high-pressure situations to quickly diagnose and resolve critical production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to users.

Who You Are:

Have 5+ years of experience with hands-on Android development Proficiency in Kotlin and java for Android app development. In-depth understanding of the Android application lifecycle, including activity, fragment,view models  and service lifecycle. Strong understanding of android app architecture patterns Expertise in optimizing app performance, memory management, and debugging complex issues. Knowledge of concurrent programming using Kotlin Coroutines or RxJava to handle background tasks and async operations efficiently. Knowledge of Android frameworks such as Location Services, Google Maps API, as well as third-party frameworks such as Mapbox. Experience mentoring and guiding engineers within your team A proactive, can-do attitude, with a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Inherently a team player, with a strong collaborative mindset

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: We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.

Founded in 2012, Via pioneered the TransitTech category by using new technologies to develop public mobility systems — optimizing networks of buses, shuttles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles around the globe. 

Building the world's most efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation network for all passengers — including those with limited mobility, those without smartphones, and unbanked populations — Via works with its partners to lower the costs of public transit while providing transportation options that rival the convenience of a personal car while reducing environmental impact. 

At the intersection of transportation and technology, Via is a visionary market leader that combines software innovation with sophisticated service design and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves, providing technology in 650 communities and more than 35 countries and counting.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated at Via.

Ready to join the ride?