Principal Product Manager, ML & Algorithms

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.

At the Algo product team, we are building the next generation of algorithms, routing and machine learning systems that will enable us to provide world-class transportation solutions.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Principal Product Manager, ML & Algorithms to lead some key product domains in our team and be responsible for delivering impactful solutions 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 6 years of Product Management experience
• Experience in algorithms, and/or machine learning based products- a must
• Experience leading cross-functional teams with excellent communication skills including Algo and Data-science teams
• Strong technical background, with a scientific degree or equivalent experience in complex algorithm-based products
• 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:

• Our product impacts millions of users around the world  providing alternative transport solutions that are more: efficient and accessible, changing cities to make them greener
• Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and stock options
• Health insurance with a discount for family members
• Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, at Midtown close to the light rail and Israel Railways
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Other perks: Freefit and other sports lessons ,10bis/Cibus - you choose!, happy hours, team events, communities and many more benefits

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 world-class 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.