Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Via
Job overview
The Director of Product, Applied ML for Routing at Via leads the development of advanced algorithms and machine learning systems to revolutionize transportation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves owning the end-to-end product lifecycle, leading product development from ideation to launch, creating product roadmaps based on data and customer feedback, prioritizing impactful features, and guiding algorithm and development teams.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $150,000-$200,000, with additional equity or variable pay possible, plus comprehensive benefits including free medical plans and 401K matching.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 7-10+ years in product management for B2C or B2B SaaS, experience with algorithms or ML products, strong technical background, leadership of cross-functional teams, and a user-centric, data-driven approach.
Work environment and culture
Via values innovation, a fast-paced environment, data-first decision making, and a commitment to world-class products with a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
Company information
Via, founded in 2012, builds AI-powered software and technology for modernizing public transportation globally, serving various transit modes with data-driven solutions.
Team overview
The candidate will work with world-class engineers, data scientists, product managers, and transit experts in a collaborative team environment.
Unique job features
The job offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies in transportation, impacting global transit systems.
Company overview
Via is a global transportation technology company that specializes in on-demand transit systems. They provide software solutions that enable cities, public transit agencies, and private organizations to optimize their transportation networks through dynamic routing and real-time ride-sharing. Founded in 2012, Via has expanded its services to over 20 countries, partnering with various municipalities to improve urban mobility. Their revenue model includes licensing fees for their technology platform and service fees from ride-sharing operations. Notably, Via has been instrumental in transforming traditional public transportation by integrating advanced algorithms to enhance efficiency and accessibility.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your extensive Product Management experience, particularly your leadership of end-to-end product lifecycles for algorithmic and machine learning systems focused on routing or transportation.
Highlight your ability to develop strategic product roadmaps using customer feedback, data insights, and trend analysis, showcasing your user-centric and data-first approach.
Stress your experience leading cross-functional teams including algorithm and data science experts, and your strong technical background with complex algorithm-based products.
Apply through multiple channels such as Via's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of landing an interview.
Connect with Via's product management or applied ML teams on LinkedIn; open conversations by referencing Via’s mission to revolutionize transportation or asking about their latest algorithmic innovations as ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'product lifecycle,' 'machine learning systems,' 'routing algorithms,' 'cross-functional leadership,' and 'data-driven decision making' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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