Senior Staff Software Engineer

About Us RB Global (NYSE: RBA) 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. Job Description About Us: Our culture is characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to groundbreaking solutions. Team members are empowered to share ideas and experiment across teams in all aspects of the business, fostering innovation and creativity. Leading-edge technologies and inclusive practices drive both individual and collective growth as we modernize and grow our technical capabilities. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Software Engineer responsible for leading technical execution within Product Engineering teams. This role requires implementation of product capabilities with a strong focus on API-driven services and event-driven architecture. Collaborating closely with Product Management and Product Engineering to deliver customer and product-centric capabilities while leveraging lean development practices. You’ll bring a proactive attitude about risk, working to identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Staff Engineers cultivate a healthy and respectful environment with a passion for driving innovation and excellence. Lead the design, development, and deployment of services, APIs, and integrations, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performanceEnsure code quality and implement strategies to safely and reliably make changes to production systems frequentlyCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutionsMentor and support the growth of junior and intermediate engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, technical guidance, and feedbackPartner with Engineering Managers to evaluate team performance, provide input for annual reviews, and participate in hiring initiativesStay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the teamCollaborate with other Staff and Sr. Staff Engineers to create a community of practice and an overall organizational technical strategy for business successInfluence and publishing within the organization and industry to effect positive changes in business value and tech strategy within RB Global, along with advancing the craft of software development worldwidePerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational priorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field10+ years of experience in software development with hands-on experience in backend development with Java or Go2 Years minimum experience as a Staff engineering supporting a minimum of 4 teams across a major business domainProficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or GoExpertise in Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) and building RESTful APIsSolid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven systemsStrong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) as well as highly scalable no-SQL datastores. Experience with Knowledge Graphs, and ML/AI Feature stores is a key differentiatorExperience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) for collaboration with full-stack teamsExperience with modern Lean Software development, pair programming, TDD, and Trunk Based DevelopmentGood awareness of CI and CD approaches and toolsExcellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-makingStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environmentA deep customer and product focus, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions Why Join Us Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation in software engineering with zero friction in your value streamCollaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectivesAccess to continuous learning and professional development opportunitiesCompetitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunitiesThis is your opportunity to work with an engineering-driven organization innovating and delivering on a scale well beyond other players in our industryWe value innovation, consistent delivery, quality deliverables, and finding joy in our work while crushing our competitionCandidates located near our Headquarters (Chicago, Fort Worth, Burnaby, Mississauga) could work Hybrid to those offices.