Backend Engineer- Routing Data
Via(27 days ago)
About this role
Senior Backend Engineer on the Routing team responsible for designing, building, and scaling backend systems that power Via’s GIS and mapping platform. The role focuses on ensuring system reliability, performance, and developer productivity for real-time, high-load services while collaborating with product, infrastructure, and data teams. The position involves long-term ownership from design through production and contributing to architectural decisions and standards.
Required Skills
- Backend Systems
- Data Pipelines
- Python
- OpenStreetMap
- Geospatial Data
- PostgreSQL
- PostGIS
- Database Optimization
- APIs
- Distributed Systems
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Qualifications
- BSc in Computer Science
About Via
ridewithvia.comVia builds an end-to-end mobility platform that transforms public transportation into efficient digital networks, powering on‑demand shared transit, microtransit, paratransit, first/last‑mile connections and route optimization. Its offering includes real‑time routing and matching algorithms, operations and fleet management, rider and driver apps, payments, and analytics for cities, transit agencies, and private operators. Via’s technology helps partners lower costs, expand coverage and equity, reduce emissions, and integrate flexible services with existing transit systems across global deployments.