Front-End Team lead

Via Transportation is a public mobility technology company that develops software and operational solutions for shared transportation networks. The company provides a comprehensive suite of products including microtransit, paratransit, student transit, corporate and campus shuttles, and health transportation services, serving cities, transit authorities, school districts, universities, healthcare providers, and corporations. Via's platform enables dynamic, on-demand routing and scheduling that maximizes vehicle utilization and reduces the number of single-occupancy trips on the road. By replacing inefficient fixed-route systems and private car trips with intelligent shared mobility, Via contributes to lower emissions and more sustainable urban transportation ecosystems. The company also offers Remix, a transit planning and scheduling platform, and has integrated Citymapper into its mobility-as-a-service offerings to help cities build more rider-centric networks. Via's mission centers on reimagining public transit to be more equitable, efficient, and accessible, ensuring that underserved communities gain reliable connections to jobs, education, and healthcare. What distinguishes Via is its combination of proprietary routing algorithms, real-time operations management tools, and in-house consulting expertise through Via Strategies, allowing it to serve both the technology and operational needs of transit agencies at scale.

Via is on a mission to create public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Our platform serves as the technology backbone for modern transit networks, transforming antiquated and siloed public transportation systems into smart, data-driven, and efficient digital networks. With hundreds of agency partners around the world, Via is recognized as the leading transportation technology and service provider globally.

As a Front-End Team Lead at Via’s Tel Aviv R&D center, you will lead a talented group of engineers in building the technology powering our Operation Center—the real-time heartbeat of our global service. This is a highly impactful, mission-critical role combining people leadership, technical ownership, and product impact. You will shape our Front-End architecture and foster a culture of high-quality craft, directly shaping the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of riders. We are looking for a high-agency leader who leverages modern AI to outpace traditional workflows, continuously driving your team's growth and elevating the way we build products.

About the Role:

• Lead and mentor Front-End engineers, supporting their professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
• Own both the people and operational aspects of the team, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement.
• Drive technical excellence through architecture decisions, design discussions, and code reviews.
• Take ownership of improving development processes, engineering practices, and the way the team works.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to build impactful user experiences.
• Understand the product deeply and make technical decisions that create real value for users.
• Implement and improve Front-End tools and libraries used across Via.Improve the user experience across Via’s platform.

About You:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience leading and managing a team of engineers5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with React or similar Front-End frameworks.
• Strong technical abilities with the ability to quickly understand complex systems and make thoughtful decisions.
• Experience with architecture, system design, and code reviews.
• A proactive and ownership-driven mindset, with a passion for continuously improving products and processes.
• Experience with map-based application development (Mapbox, Google JS SDK, etc.) — an advantage.Experience with backend development (Python) — an advantage.

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 equity
• Health insurance with a discount for family members
• Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station 
• 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

There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.