Via

Staff ML Engineer

Via
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2 months ago
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Own development of machine learning models and optimization algorithms for Via’s real-time dispatch system.
  • Design and implement online algorithms for real-time decision-making across rides, drivers, and operational constraints.
  • Model competing system demands and create scalable mathematical formulations.
  • Apply statistical methods to analyze demand patterns, traffic dynamics, and fleet performance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to research, prototype, deploy, and iterate algorithmic systems in production.

Requirements

  • M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
  • 8+ years of industry experience shipping machine learning models at production scale.
  • Deep hands-on machine learning expertise, including significant reinforcement learning experience for complex, dynamic, or constrained systems.
  • Excellent coding skills in Python or a similar language.
  • Ability to translate ambiguous operational challenges into tractable machine learning formulations and measurable impact.
  • Strong applied research, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and stock options, with no amount specified.
  • Health insurance with a discount for family members.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with an office in Midtown TLV near light rail and train stations.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.
  • Freefit and other sports lessons, 10bis/Cibus, happy hours, team events, and communities.

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