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Swiftly, Inc.SI

Senior Software Engineer - Delphi Algo

At Swiftly, we are dedicated to enhancing public transit through cutting-edge technology and real-time data insights.

Swiftly, Inc.

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 130k-210k USD

Canada only

Company Description

Swiftly is on a mission to help cities move more efficiently. We are the leading transit data platform for agencies to share real-time passenger information, manage day-to-day operations, and improve service performance. Today, over 180 transit agencies in 11 countries – including LA Metro, MARTA, SEPTA, and MBTA – rely on Swiftly to improve on-time performance by up to 40% and increase passenger information accuracy by up to 50%. The result is better service reliability, increased ridership, and more efficient transit operations.
Even though Swiftly's HQ office is located in San Francisco, CA, we are open to candidates in most locations across the U.S. as well as Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. At this time we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Engineering at Swiftly

Engineering at Swiftly is not only about writing code – we believe in creating empowered product teams that work together to conceptualize new features and bring them to life. Each team aims to strike a balance between delivering incremental improvements, creating prototypes to test new ideas and mitigate risks, and building scalable software using industry best practices. We’re guided by a mission to positively impact transit riders, and we embrace humility and intentionality in how we make technical decisions so that we best meet our customers’ needs.

The Role

This person will join the team that owns the real-time source of truth for our system, developing predictive algorithms that power accurate passenger information. From map-matching and vehicle location processing to ETA predictions and disruption detection, your work will drive the tools transit professionals use every day to manage service, improve operations, and keep riders informed through partner apps and integrations.
We’re a full-stack team building real-time data pipelines, backend services, APIs, and client-side web apps for visualizing networks and adjusting service. Our goals include delivering complete and trustworthy data, surfacing better options for managing service, scaling predictive insights, and supporting more and larger agencies.
Experience with backend data systems, real-time processing, and designing cloud-based Java services and APIs makes you a strong fit. As a full-stack team, we also value experience collaborating across frontend and backend to deliver end-to-end products. Most importantly, we’re looking for teammates who are excited to push the accuracy and reliability of our predictions forward, experiment rapidly, and solve problems holistically.
We encourage you to apply if the above is exciting to you and if you meet half or more of the below requirements. Above all else, we value candidates who angle toward growth, leveraging a positive attitude and the aptitude to relentlessly seek and solve problems to deliver impact. We know the tech landscape is ever-changing and strongly support individual growth. If this is exciting to you, then we'd love to talk!

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and maintain real-time algorithms and systems for vehicle tracking, map-matching, ETA predictions, and disruption detection
  • Contribute to Swiftly’s real-time data pipelines, APIs, and cloud services that power customer-facing products
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to prototype solutions, validate approaches, and deliver incremental value
  • Break down complex problems into smaller, testable pieces to help the team move quickly and reliably
  • Share designs and technical decisions openly, weighing tradeoffs and documenting for alignment
  • Apply modern engineering practices to deliver robust, maintainable, and extensible code
  • Support and elevate teammates through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing
  • Take ownership of your work and team outcomes, continuously reflecting and improving

What will set you up for success

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with data-intensive or real-time systems
  • Experience with Java and cloud-native backend services (AWS preferred)
  • You’ve taken algorithms from idea to implementation, delivering production-ready systems that drive real-world impact
  • Strong understanding of real-time data processing (e.g., streaming, event-driven, or predictive systems)
  • Comfortable building and consuming APIs; proficient with SQL
  • Bonus: experience with technologies like Apache Kafka, Python/JupyterHub, JavaScript/Vue.js, AWS Step Functions
  • Curiosity and excitement about applying predictive algorithms to solve real-world problems in transit
  • Growth mindset and adaptability in a fast-changing technical landscape
  • Collaborative, humble, and open to feedback; thrive in blameless, team-oriented environments

Pay Range

In accordance with pay transparency laws, please see the approximate salary ranges below. These ranges represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a multitude of non-discriminatory factors including final role leveling decisions, a candidate’s relevant work experiences/skills, and geographic location. Salary is one component of Swiftly’s total compensation package, which also includes stock options, competitive benefits, 401(k)/ RRSP matching, a fantastic team and culture, opportunity to have a huge impact, emphasis on professional growth and holistic wellness, and other perks.
US Salary Range: $130,000 - $210,000 USD
Canadian Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 CAD
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Equity compensation (company ownership) for every employee
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Home office setup reimbursement
• Monthly cell/internet reimbursement
• Monthly "Be Well" stipend
• Flexible PTO with a recommended minimum
• Flexible work environment
• 16 paid holidays - including months without US national holidays
• 8 fully paid weeks of leave for child birth/adoption
Travel note: Swiftly employees can generally expect to travel 1–2 times a year for in-person company or team offsites. As a fully distributed company, we consider these offsites important for cultivating strong relationships across our teams! Attending these in-person is expected and encouraged, although we understand everyone has different personal circumstances and we will consider requests for exceptions. Customer-facing team members and other specific roles may be expected to travel more frequently.
We are an equal opportunity employer - we are committed to a workplace that is as dynamic, diverse, and passionate as the communities we serve.

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At Swiftly, we are dedicated to enhancing public transit through cutting-edge technology and real-time data insights. Our advanced transit data platform enables agencies to boost service performance, deliver real-time passenger information, and efficiently manage daily operations. Currently serving numerous public transit agencies, Swiftly equips them with the critical insights required to improve operational efficiency and reliability across transit systems.

We recognize the significance of dependable transit solutions in reducing environmental impact, fostering economic growth, and elevating quality of living in urban areas. Our innovative tools enable transit agencies to enhance on-time performance and accuracy in passenger information. By analyzing vast amounts of data, Swiftly provides precise insights into vehicle locations and performance, ultimately transforming the commuting experience for passengers.

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