Application Guide

How to Apply for Solutions Engineer

at Swiftly, Inc

🏢 About Swiftly, Inc

Swiftly, Inc. is unique because it focuses specifically on enhancing public transit efficiency to increase ridership and reduce urban emissions, tackling both environmental and urban mobility challenges. The company emphasizes a consultative, partnership-driven approach with transit agencies rather than just selling software, creating meaningful impact in public transportation systems across the US.

About This Role

As a Solutions Engineer at Swiftly, you'll serve as the bridge between transit agencies and Swiftly's technical solutions, working closely with Account Executives to demonstrate how Swiftly's tools can solve specific agency challenges. You'll be responsible for developing both qualitative and quantitative analyses to prove Swiftly's value, requiring deep transit domain expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with agency staff across multiple departments.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing transit data from a prospective agency to identify efficiency opportunities, then collaborating with an Account Executive to develop a tailored value proposition. You'd likely participate in virtual meetings with agency staff from different departments, translating their operational challenges into specific Swiftly solutions while documenting both qualitative needs and quantitative impact metrics.

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🎯 Who Swiftly, Inc Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on experience working within or directly with transit agencies, with practical knowledge of day-to-day operations and challenges
  • Possesses specific understanding of transit passenger information systems, planning processes, operational workflows, and industry data standards like GTFS
  • Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities with proven experience using data to solve real-world transit problems and quantify impact
  • Can manage simultaneous communications with multiple departments across different transit agencies while maintaining clear, consultative dialogue

📝 Tips for Applying to Swiftly, Inc

1

Quantify your transit agency experience with specific metrics (e.g., 'improved on-time performance by X%' or 'managed data for Y routes') rather than just listing years

2

Highlight any experience with transit data standards like GTFS, AVL systems, or passenger information tools that align with Swiftly's product offerings

3

Demonstrate your consultative approach by describing how you've previously helped agencies identify problems before proposing solutions

4

Showcase your ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders across different agency departments

5

Reference Swiftly's mission of boosting ridership and reducing emissions in your application materials to show alignment with their core purpose

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific transit agency experience and how it gives you insight into the challenges Swiftly aims to solve', "Examples of how you've used data analysis to demonstrate value or solve problems in transit contexts", 'Your ability to collaborate across multiple departments (planning, operations, customer service, etc.) within transit agencies', "Why Swiftly's mission of enhancing transit efficiency and reducing emissions resonates with your professional goals"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Swiftly's case studies and customer testimonials to understand their specific impact on different types of transit agencies
  • → Research the current challenges facing US transit agencies (funding, ridership recovery, emissions goals) to contextualize Swiftly's value proposition
  • → Understand Swiftly's product suite and how it addresses different agency needs across planning, operations, and customer information
  • → Review Swiftly's leadership team and company culture to understand their collaborative, consultative approach to sales

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a specific project where you helped a transit agency solve an operational problem using data analysis
2 How would you explain the value of Swiftly's tools to a skeptical operations manager versus a planning director?
3 Describe your experience with transit data standards and how you've worked with them in practice
4 How do you prioritize and manage communications when working with multiple agencies and departments simultaneously?
5 What metrics would you use to demonstrate Swiftly's impact to a mid-sized transit agency considering investment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating transit industry knowledge and agency experience
  • Using generic sales language instead of showing understanding of Swiftly's consultative, partnership-based approach
  • Failing to provide specific examples of working with multiple agency departments or managing simultaneous stakeholder communications

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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