Staff Software Engineer

Ritchie Bros.; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with company match

PTO 15 days per year

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

RB Global seeks a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to lead mobile app development across Web and Mobile, shaping technical strategy and mentoring engineers. You will drive innovation, performance optimization, and scalable native and Flutter solutions while collaborating with Product Management to deliver customer-centric features.

As a technical leader, you will guide architecture decisions, ensure code quality, and work with remote teams across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of software development with mobile app focus.
• Experience with native Swift/Kotlin and Flutter.
• Proficient in RESTful APIs and Spring Framework.
• Familiarity with iOS/Android tooling (Xcode, Android Studio).
• Ability to define scalable mobile architecture and ensure performance.
• Knowledge of app store submission guidelines.
• Experience with CI/CD and automation (Bitrise, CircleCI, Jenkins).
• Excellent communication for remote teams and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of mobile apps.
• Define technical vision and architecture for e-commerce mobile products.
• Provide leadership in native and Flutter development and performance optimization.
• Ensure code quality and frequent safe production changes.
• Collaborate with Staff/ Sr. Staff Engineers on technical strategy.
• Mentor junior to senior engineers through guidance and reviews.
• Drive performance improvements and seamless user experiences.
• Partner with managers on team performance and hiring input.
• Stay ahead of trends and introduce innovative mobile solutions.
• Publish and influence tech strategy within RB Global.

Skills

Mobile development

Native & Flutter

REST APIs

AWS/Azure/GCP

CI/CD

Code quality & testing

Mentoring engineers

Performance optimization

Cross-team collaboration

App store guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Flutter

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Company

RB Global (NYSE: 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, SmartEquip, Xcira, and Veritread.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer responsible for mobile application development and shaping the technical strategy across our Product Engineering teams. As a key technical leader, you will drive innovation, mentor engineers across teams, and deliver impactful solutions that align with our product and business goals on both Web and Mobile. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high‑performing, scalable mobile applications that meet business objectives and customer needs
• Define and drive the technical vision and architecture for e‑commerce Mobile Products, with a focus on both Native and Hybrid applications
• Provide technical leadership in Native and Flutter development, native integration, and mobile app performance optimization
• Ensure code quality, while ensuring strategies to safely and reliably make changes to production systems frequently
• Collaborate with other Staff and Sr. Staff Engineers to create a community of practice and an overall organizational technical strategy for business success
• Mentor and support the growth of junior, intermediate and Senior engineers through knowledge sharing, pairing, technical guidance, and feedback
• Drive performance optimization efforts for Native and Flutter apps and integrations to deliver a smooth user experience
• Partner with Engineering Managers to evaluate team performance, provide input for annual reviews and participate in hiring initiatives
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, introducing innovative solutions to enhance our mobile platform
• Influence and publish within the organization and the industry to effect positive change in business value and tech strategy within RB Global, along with advancing the craft of software development worldwide
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development with strong hands‑on experience on mobile application development
• Extensive expertise in mobile development using both native (e.g., Swift, Kotlin) and hybrid technologies (e.g., Flutter), with proven experience in delivering production‑grade applications
• Experience in Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) and building/integrating with RESTful APIs
• Experience with native mobile development and familiarity with platform‑specific tools and frameworks (e.g., Xcode, Android Studio)
• Demonstrated ability to define and drive technical architecture for mobile systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Strong background in mobile development best practices, including state management, performance profiling, and app optimization
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment
• Experience with modern Lean Software development, pair programming, TDD, and Trunk Based Development
• Knowledge of app store submission processes for iOS and Android, including compliance with platform guidelines
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Bitrise, GitHub CircleCI, or Jenkins for automating mobile build and deployment pipelines
• Knowledge of advanced testing frameworks like Mockito, Appium, or Flutter’s integration test package
• Expertise in accessibility standards and inclusive design for mobile applications

Benefits

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.

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies and drive innovation in software engineering with zero friction in your value stream
• 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 on 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
• Candidates located near our Headquarters (Chicago, Fort Worth, Burnaby, Mississauga) could work Hybrid to those offices.