Senior Director of Engineering Enablement in United States (# 3163)

About Us

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

                                                                                                                                                                                            The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed.  Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

About The Team

Job Description

Our culture thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning, creating an environment where diverse perspectives drive groundbreaking solutions. We empower team members to share ideas and experiment across teams, fostering innovation and creativity at every level. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and inclusive practices, we aim to modernize and elevate our technical capabilities, ensuring both individual and collective growth.

We are seeking a highly strategic SeniorDirector of Engineering Enablement reporting directly to the CTO to lead initiatives that enhance engineering productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to implement best practices, optimize development workflows, and foster a high-performance engineering culture. Using a customer focused Product mindset, you will drive the adoption of tools, automation, and processes that empower engineers to innovate and deliver high-quality software with speed and reliability. A proactive mindset about risk, scalability, and continuous improvement is essential.

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the OCTO to develop and execute a roadmap for engineering enablement, aligning with business and technical goals to drive high-impact outcomes.
• Process Optimization: Identify waste and inefficiencies in software value streams and implement scalable solutions that reduce friction and accelerate development cycles.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product management, and design teams to create seamless collaboration and alignment on technical initiatives.
• Technology and Tooling: Evaluate, implement, and drive adoption of modern tools, automation frameworks, and development best practices to streamline software delivery.
• Engineering Culture and Enablement: Cultivate a high-performance engineering environment by mentoring and empowering teams, fostering continuous learning, and advocating for industry best practices.
• Performance Metrics and Insights: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure engineering effectiveness and continuously improve developer experience.
• Talent Development: Mentor and support engineers, providing guidance on career growth, technical skills, and leadership development.
• Thought Leadership: Advocate for modern engineering enablement strategies, contributing to internal and external discussions on software development best practices.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, engineering leadership, or engineering enablement roles.
• Proven track record of optimizing engineering workflows and driving large-scale productivity improvements.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), XP methodologies, and DevOps best practices and what is relevant today in a modern cloud native environment.
• Experience implementing developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks to enhance engineering effectiveness.
• Deep technical expertise in modern development stacks, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Passion for fostering engineering culture, continuous learning, and talent development.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive technical change and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in data-driven decision-making, using metrics and analytics to assess and enhance engineering performance.
• Experience leading distributed teams in remote or hybrid work environments.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to shape the future of engineering enablement in a fast-paced, innovation-driven organization.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes continuous learning.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
• This is your opportunity to work with an engineering-driven organization innovating and delivering at a scale well beyond other players in our industry.
• We value innovation, consistent delivery, quality deliverables, and finding joy in our work while crushing our competition.