Head of AI/ML
Head of AI Research Product
Via · 📍 New York, New York
Build and lead Via's AI research product function, translating cutting-edge RL and simulation-based ML into production transit optimization at global scale.
Signals
- ⚠ no reporting line stated
- ⚠ three-part mandate (customer pilots + original research + productization) risks scope overload
- ✓ deep technical scope — RL, tree search, policy networks on real transit networks
- ✓ active internal AI Labs signals serious R&D investment
Company history
Prior Director of AI Engineering posting in AI Labs suggests Via is aggressively building out a dedicated AI research org, making this a newly elevated leadership layer rather than a backfill.