Director of Engineering Excellence & Reliability at CDK Global

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Software, Cloud Computing, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess prior hands-on development experience, with specific product-side reliability engineering experience, and a proven track record of scaling Product SRE practices in complex, multi-product environments. They should also demonstrate the ability to drive organizational change and increase engineering maturity, as well as experience with establishing strategic tooling governance.

Responsibilities

This Director will focus on establishing and scaling Product SRE capabilities, building world-class Product SRE practices from the ground up, and driving measurable engineering productivity gains and system reliability. They will also mature Centers of Excellence across Systems Engineering, DevSecOps, Release Engineering, and Engineering Metrics, while championing Site Reliability Engineering principles and embedding productivity metrics into quarterly planning cycles. Furthermore, they will identify systemic bottlenecks and lead cross-functional efforts to remove them, and guide Systems Engineering best practices across scalability, observability, automation, and cost optimization.

Skills

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Product SRE

Engineering Maturity

System Reliability

Production Incident Reduction

Engineering Productivity

Tooling Governance

AI Capabilities

Technical Program Management

Cloud-based Software

SaaS

CDK Global

Integrated software solutions for automotive retail

About CDK Global

CDK Global provides integrated software solutions specifically designed for the automotive retail industry. Their products help auto dealerships manage various operations such as billing, customer relationship management (CRM), inventory management, and service scheduling. By using these software tools, dealerships can streamline their processes, improve customer experiences, and increase sales. Unlike many competitors, CDK Global focuses on the unique challenges of the automotive market, including the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), and tailors its solutions to meet these evolving needs. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency and productivity of its clients through advanced technology, ultimately driving the automotive retail industry forward.

Hoffman Estates, IllinoisHeadquarters

1972Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Tekion's lawsuit could lead to significant legal expenses and reputational damage.

Antitrust lawsuit resulted in a $100 million payout, indicating potential legal vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity breach impacted major clients, potentially leading to loss of trust and business.

Differentiation

CDK Global specializes in integrated software solutions for the automotive retail industry.

The company offers a subscription-based model for its software solutions.

CDK Global focuses on EV transition challenges, tailoring solutions for evolving industry needs.

Upsides

Increased focus on cybersecurity can enhance CDK Global's reputation and client trust.

Digital transformation in automotive industry presents opportunities for expanding software offerings.

Rise of EVs creates demand for specialized dealership software solutions by CDK Global.

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