Talent Acquisition Partner, Engineering
Via Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Via. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £58,125–£92,500.
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What you'll do
- Set hiring plans for engineering and product teams, including role profiles and sourcing approaches across London and Europe
- Work with engineering managers, tech leads and product leaders to clarify hiring needs and build a rigorous selection process
- Keep strong candidate pipelines active, using connections in London’s engineering community to meet current and future needs
- Run quick, considered recruiting processes that give candidates a positive experience
- Track changes in the technical talent market and share useful observations with hiring teams
What you bring
- At least three years in technical recruiting, with evidence of sourcing and hiring software engineers at different seniority levels
- You understand software development workflows and can discuss how engineering teams work with credibility
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a technical recruiter who can work independently, handle complex or uncertain hiring challenges, and contribute ideas as well as execute. The focus is on engineering and product hiring in London and the broader European talent market. The role is based in London.
From the employer
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 Talent Acquisition Partner, Engineering at Via, you will directly shape the future of the company by identifying and championing the engineers and product builders who will drive our next phase of global growth. Our Talent team does far more than traditional recruiting: we are the stewards of Via’s technical leadership pipeline, partnering closely with engineering and product hiring managers across the world to define what great looks like and ensure we keep the bar high. We operate with speed, autonomy, creativity, and the conviction that exceptional people are the engine of every breakthrough at Via.
About the Role:
- Own the full hiring strategy for your teams, from defining the profile of a great hire to building the sourcing plan that gets you there, with a particular focus on the London and broader European talent market
- Partner closely with engineering managers, tech leads, and product leaders to deeply understand what they're building, challenge assumptions about what great looks like, and shape a rigorous process that consistently leads to the right hire
- Build and maintain proactive, high-quality candidate pipelines, drawing on London’s world-class engineering community, that reflect both the talent market and Via’s future needs
- Run fast, thoughtful, and innovative recruiting processes that give candidates a great experience and reflect the ambition and pace of Via's engineering culture
- Develop a sharp point of view on the technical talent market - spotting patterns, sharing insights with hiring teams, and constantly looking for ways to raise the bar on how we hire
About You:
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in a technical recruiting role, with a track record of sourcing and closing top-tier software engineers across the seniority spectrum
- A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and how engineering teams operate; you don't need to be an engineer, but you need to speak the language credibly
- Exceptionally smart, gritty, and resourceful as your previous experience matters less to us than your ability to think on your feet and get things done
- Naturally curious and always learning; you want to understand the why behind decisions and enjoy contributing ideas, not just executing on a problem
- Steady, optimistic, and solution-oriented in every situation; we are Via’s culture carriers
- Energised by ambiguous, complex challenges that require good judgment and thoughtful problem-solving
Compensation and Benefits:
- Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good:
- We are one of 17 Ventures That Embody the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
- Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” Awardee in the software category for Companies That Put Purpose Before Profit
- Competitive compensation including equity
- A spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches
- Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA
- Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents
- Cycle to Work Scheme - multiple options via Green Commute Initiative (GCI)
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.