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We are transforming transportation worldwide, helping cities become smarter, greener, and more connected. From redefining daily commutes to tackling humanity’s environmental challenges, our vision is bold - and we need exceptional minds like yours to make it happen.\nAs a Senior Backend Engineer at Via, you’ll be a vital part of our TLV-based R&D team. Together, we design, build, and scale cutting-edge backend systems that power our global operations. You’ll thrive in a culture that blends innovation, collaboration, and agility, where your work will directly impact the lives of countless individuals and transform how communities move.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nArchitect, build, and scale robust and modern microservices - from initial design through deployment to production.\nOwn features end-to-end: from concept through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance - with a strong sense of accountability. \nLead system design decisions, define service boundaries, and help shape scalable architecture for global usage.\nWrite production-grade, efficient code that emphasizes performance, reliability, and maintainability.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design to drive features that deliver real value to users.\nStay ahead of the curve by constantly evaluating and integrating emerging technologies and development practices.\nPromote engineering excellence: code reviews, mentorship, clean code principles, and advocating for best practices across the board.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to growing team expertise through knowledge-sharing and technical leadership.\nWho You Are:\nB.Sc. in Computer Science (or equivalent hands-on experience).\n6+ years of backend development experience, including building production systems at scale.\nSkilled in one or more modern backend languages such as Python, Go, Java, or Node.js, with strong adaptability.\nSolid understanding of system design, distributed systems, and fundamentals like data structures, multithreading, and design patterns.\nFast learner with a growth mindset and a passion for innovation.\nStrong communicator and a collaborative team player, comfortable leading discussions and initiatives in fast-moving environments.\nCompensation and Benefits:\nOur product impacts millions of users around the world providing alternative transport solutions that are more: efficient and accessible, changing cities to make them greener.\nCompetitive compensation package which includes base salary and equity.\nHealth insurance with a discount for family members.\nHybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station.\nCareer development and growth opportunities.\nOther perks: Freefit and other sports lessons, 10bis/Cibus - you choose!, happy hours, team events, communities and many more benefits.\nWe’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. 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