Full-Time
Data Engineering & Data Science Engineering Director
Ritchie Bros.
1,001-5,000 employees
Asset management and heavy equipment auctions
Compensation Overview
$171.3k - $214.1k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
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- Proven experience leading Data Engineering, BI, Analytics, and/or Data Science Engineering teams at the Director level or equivalent
- Deep expertise in the Azure BI / data technology stack, including: Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Broader Azure data and analytics services
- Strong understanding of data engineering architecture, modern analytics platforms, and scalable data pipelines
- Strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and model operationalization
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems through data, analytics, and technical leadership
- Strong mentoring, coaching, and people leadership skills with experience growing high-performing technical teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work effectively with a wide range of technical and non-technical partners such as Ops, Business, Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering
- Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders
- Strong executive presence and the ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes
- Lead the Data Engineering and Data Science Engineering function for IAA, setting technical vision, delivery strategy, and operating rhythm
- Build and evolve scalable data platforms, BI architecture, and ML-enablement capabilities using the Azure data and analytics stack
- Drive strategy and execution across Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Power BI, Azure BI technologies, and modern cloud data platforms
- Partner with business and functional leaders to solve high-value problems across Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, and other key areas
- Guide the design and implementation of robust pipelines, semantic models, dashboards, self-service analytics, forecasting solutions, and machine learning systems
- Help shape the roadmap for advanced analytics, predictive modeling, experimentation, and AI-driven insights
- Mentor, coach, and grow data engineering and data science talent while raising the technical bar across the team
- Establish strong engineering practices across architecture, delivery quality, scalability, governance, and operational excellence
- Collaborate closely with engineering leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure data and AI solutions are aligned with platform, product, and business priorities
- Act as a senior thought partner to leadership on data strategy, technical tradeoffs, and investment priorities
- Experience supporting enterprise use cases across operations, commercial functions, and product-driven organizations
- Experience driving both BI modernization and data science / ML adoption within the same organization
- Familiarity with cloud-native engineering practices, production-grade data platforms, and secure, scalable AI/ML environments
- Experience leading organizations that combine data engineering, analytics engineering, BI, and data science under one leadership model
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers connects buyers and sellers of heavy machinery, trucks, and other assets through auctions and asset-management services. Its core products are live and online auctions plus disposition and asset-management solutions that help sellers convert surplus equipment into cash and help buyers find and bid on used equipment. The auction process works by listing assets for sale in catalogs and conducting bidding—historically unreserved auctions and now increasingly online platforms—so buyers can bid from anywhere and sellers can reach a global audience. The company differentiates itself with a long history of transparency and integrity, a global footprint across more than 20 countries, and a shift toward online auctions that expands access and efficiency for both sides of the market. The goal is to provide a trusted, scalable marketplace that maximizes recovery for asset owners while delivering broad, convenient access to buyers worldwide.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westchester, Illinois
Founded
1958
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 4, 2026 Q2 GTV grew 11% to $4.67 billion.
- May 18, 2026 BigIron closed, expanding RB Global into U.S. agriculture.
- Scottish Harthill yard opened July 2026, deepening UK coverage and buyer access.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 take rate fell 110 basis points as BigIron lowered margins.
- BigIron integration remains active after May 18, 2026, risking execution drag through 2027.
- Persistent take-rate compression turns RB Global into a scale-heavy, lower-margin broker.
What makes Ritchie Bros. unique
- RB Global combines Ritchie Bros., IAA, SmartEquip, and VeriTread across one marketplace.
- Ritchie Bros. sold to buyers in 45+ countries at Edmonton in March 2026.
- July 2026 Scotland yard gives Ritchie Bros. local inventory access and logistics reach.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 7%Scottish yard aids auctioneers expansion. Ritchie Bros. has strengthened its presence in the UK with the opening of its first operational yard in Scotland, providing buyers and sellers of used machinery with a dedicated facility in the country's central belt. Located at Harthill, just off Junction 5 of the M8 motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, the new site is designed to improve access for customers across Scotland while reducing transport distances and simplifying equipment logistics. The facility operates 24 hours a day for deliveries, allowing customers and hauliers to drop off and collect machinery outside traditional opening hours. The company says the flexible access will help minimise downtime and make it easier to move equipment around busy work schedules. The Scottish yard complements Ritchie Bros.' existing UK operations at Maltby, near Rotherham, together with its Mullingar facility in Ireland, which opened in 2025. The three locations provide broader coverage across the UK and Ireland while supporting equipment sales through the company's online auctions and other sales channels. Chris Thomson, Scotland Territory Manager at Ritchie Bros., said the investment reflects the company's commitment to the Scottish market. "Having an operational yard in Harthill means we can offer the same market-leading services already available elsewhere in the UK while making it easier and quicker for customers in Scotland to sell machinery and equipment," he said. "The new location allows Scottish sellers to access our global network of buyers while benefiting from a much more convenient local facility." As well as reducing transport costs and journey times, the site brings inspection, marketing and sales support closer to customers who previously had to travel further afield to access Ritchie Bros.' services. The opening forms part of the company's wider strategy to expand its regional footprint and meet growing demand for used equipment and asset management services across the UK and Ireland. The new yard is located at 59 West Benhar Road, Harthill, Shotts ML7 5TG.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers of Westchester, Illinois, has acquired Blackmon Auctions of Little Rock for an undisclosed price, the firm anno
RB Global reported 13% gross transaction value growth to $4.3 billion and 11% adjusted EBITDA growth in its first quarter of 2026. The company received antitrust approval for its BigIron acquisition, which is now expected to close in the second quarter. The commercial construction and transportation segment led growth, with GTV up 27% year-over-year, or approximately 16% excluding acquisitions. Chief Executive Officer Jim Kessler cited early signs of improving customer confidence, supported by stabilising used equipment values and infrastructure activity. In automotive, GTV increased 7%, driven by a 6% rise in average selling prices and 1% unit volume growth. Chief Financial Officer Eric Guerin said the company's updated 2026 guidance excludes any impact from the pending BigIron transaction.
Motivated buyers need your equipment - sell in Edmonton's next auction. Ritchie Bros.' Spring Auction in Edmonton is always one of the biggest of the year. The dates for this year's auction are May 11-15, and there's time to add your equipment and take advantage of its world class marketing and buyer demand. It's shaping up to be an exciting event with demand for used equipment high across all industries. Last Edmonton auction by the numbers - nobody drives more buyer demand. The momentum in Alberta is going strong, with bidders and buyers from 45+ countries and over 6,200 lots sold in the last Edmonton auction in March. Over 14,000 bidders registered for the auction! Featured results from Edmonton's last auction: Take advantage of everything ritchie Bros. offers to help you sell equipment and trucks. * Access to its global buyer audience * Tailored selling solutions for customers of all sizes * Selling location flexibility * World class multi-channel marketing driving demand for your assets
Ritchie Bros. Showcases Nevada during Gov. Joe Lombardo visit. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America) Inc., an RB Global Inc. company and the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding, welcomed Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo to the company's booth at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, highlighting the company's presence in the state. Through its portfolio of marketplaces, including Ritchie Bros., GovPlanet and IAA, RB Global maintains a growing operational footprint across Nevada, with more than 75 full-time employees and a range of contractors and seasonal team members. "Nevada plays an important role in connecting equipment, vehicles and other commercial assets to buyers around the world," said Jim Kessler. "With multiple facilities and teams across the state, we're proud to support local jobs and the local community while helping businesses and government agencies buy and sell critical assets more efficiently." Ritchie Bros. has operated its Las Vegas auction yard since 2012. The approximately 100-acre facility includes a 33,000-sq.-ft. main building and a refurbishment center and supports both in-person and online auctions for heavy equipment, trucks and other commercial assets. GovPlanet, a leading online marketplace for surplus government and military assets, has operated a logistics and processing center in North Las Vegas since 2018. GovPlanet works with local, state and federal agencies, including the United States Department of Defense, to remarket surplus rolling stock and other assets. The site receives freight from Defense Logistics Agency locations, including Nellis Air Force Base in southern Nevada. IAA operates multiple facilities in Nevada, with the IAA Las Vegas branch that covers approximately 40 acres, including the branch office and title service center. The IAA Las Vegas branch also processes vehicles remarketed on behalf of the U.S. General Services. Together, these operations connect assets across Nevada with buyers throughout North America and worldwide, reinforcing RB Global's role in supporting the state's logistics and equipment economy.