Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Recruiter

at Via Transporation

🏢 About Via Transporation

Via is revolutionizing global transport with cutting-edge software that makes systems more efficient, affordable, and sustainable. As a fast-growing tech company, you'll work alongside brilliant engineers and product leaders to shape the future of mobility. The London office offers a dynamic startup culture with the resources of a well-funded organization.

About This Role

As a Technical Recruiter at Via, you'll own the full hiring strategy for engineering and product teams, focusing on the London and European talent market. You'll partner closely with engineering managers and tech leads to build proactive pipelines and run innovative recruiting processes. This role is critical to scaling Via's engineering team and ensuring they attract top talent in a competitive market.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day by reviewing pipeline metrics and prioritizing open roles with engineering managers. You'll spend time sourcing candidates on LinkedIn and GitHub, then conduct initial phone screens. Afternoons involve debriefing with hiring teams, coordinating interviews, and crafting offer packages. You'll also attend weekly recruiting syncs to align on strategy and share market insights.

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🎯 Who Via Transporation Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of technical recruiting experience with a proven track record of sourcing and closing top-tier software engineers in London or Europe.
  • Understands the software development lifecycle and can speak knowledgeably with engineering managers about technical roles, stacks, and team dynamics.
  • Is gritty and resourceful—able to think on their feet, adapt quickly, and find creative solutions to sourcing challenges.
  • Naturally curious and solution-oriented, always learning about new technologies and market trends to improve hiring strategies.

📝 Tips for Applying to Via Transporation

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific examples of building proactive pipelines for software engineers, not just filling requisitions.

2

In your cover letter, mention your familiarity with London's engineering talent market and any networks you have there.

3

Showcase your data-driven approach: include metrics like time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, or pipeline conversion rates.

4

Demonstrate your understanding of Via's tech stack (e.g., Python, Go, or cloud platforms) by mentioning relevant recruiting experience.

5

Avoid generic recruiter language; instead, use terms like 'full hiring strategy' and 'partnering with tech leads' to align with the job description.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience owning full-cycle recruiting for engineering roles, especially in London or Europe.', 'Your ability to partner with engineering managers and tech leads to understand technical requirements and shape hiring processes.', "Your proactive sourcing strategies and how you've built high-quality candidate pipelines from scratch.", "Your passion for Via's mission to transform global transport systems and how your recruiting skills can contribute."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about Via's on-demand transit solutions and how they use technology to optimize routes and reduce emissions.
  • → Explore Via's engineering blog or tech talks to understand their stack and engineering culture.
  • → Check Via's LinkedIn or Glassdoor for employee reviews and insights about the London office culture.
  • → Research Via's competitors (e.g., Uber, Moovit) to understand the talent landscape and how Via differentiates itself.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you build a proactive pipeline for senior backend engineers in London?
2 Describe a time you partnered with an engineering manager to redefine a hiring process. What was the outcome?
3 How do you stay updated on London's tech talent market trends?
4 Walk me through your approach to closing a reluctant candidate who has multiple offers.
5 What metrics do you use to measure recruiting success, and how have you improved them?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn't highlight technical recruiting experience or London market knowledge.
  • Failing to demonstrate proactive sourcing skills—don't just list job boards; explain how you build pipelines.
  • Overlooking the need to show understanding of Via's business model and mission in your application.

📅 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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Offer

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