Technical Capability Lead

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, India, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

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Location: US - Remote. Must be based in the US to be considered.

Travel: International and domestic travel required 6-8 times annually.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Technical Capability Lead  to join our R&D team at Real. The Technical Capability Lead, is a pivotal role focused on driving the development and enhancement of the technology workforce. This position is a key leadership position reporting to the CTO and on the R&D leadership team, responsible for strategic talent development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness within the technology department. The Capability Lead will partner closely with tech leadership, recruitment, and the greater People team to ensure the tech organization has the talent, skills, and processes to achieve its strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading engineering teams, mentoring technical talent, optimizing performance, and driving career development in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Talent Development & Mentorship:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive mentorship structures to foster technical and professional growth among engineers.

  • Provide individualized career development coaching and guidance to engineers, product, project designers, aligning their aspirations with organizational needs.

  • Identify and facilitate opportunities for engineers to expand their skill sets and expertise through training, workshops, and conferences.

• Career Architecture & Performance Feedback:

  • Design and implement robust career ladders and progression frameworks to support clear career advancement pathways for engineers.

  • Establish standardized processes for capturing and delivering constructive performance feedback from tech squads, ensuring fairness and consistency.

  • Create and maintain resources and tools to support ongoing performance development.

• Organizational Effectiveness & Career Plan Management:

  • Collaboratively design and implement a department-wide career plan framework to drive alignment, accountability, and performance across tech squads.

  • Partner with tech leadership to optimize departmental performance by identifying and addressing process inefficiencies and organizational bottlenecks.

  • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the career plan process, and recommend adjustments as needed.

• Talent Acquisition & Hiring Process Optimization:

  • Collaborate with tech leadership and the recruitment team to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition plans that align with current and future business needs.

  • Optimize the effectiveness of the tech hiring process by streamlining workflows, enhancing candidate experience, and improving time-to-fill metrics.

  • Provide input into technical screening and interviewing best practices.

• Performance Evaluation & Compensation Management:

  • Partner with tech leadership and the People team to manage a comprehensive performance evaluation process that aligns with company-wide standards.

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a competitive compensation review process that recognizes and rewards high performance.

  • Provide guidance to managers regarding performance evaluation and compensation decisions.

• Employee Relations Support:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to engineers, providing guidance and support on HR-related matters.

  • Collaborate with the People team to address employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and scaling talent development initiatives to drive employee growth and organizational success.

•  Proven ability to coach individuals at all levels, helping them to advance their careers.

• Strong experience in managing and enhancing performance management systems, including setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and creating development plans aligned with organizational goals.

• Deep understanding of various tech roles, skills, career paths, and industry trends, with the ability to apply this knowledge to drive employee engagement, retention, and professional growth.

• Proficiency in performance management systems to align individual, team, and organizational goals.

• Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. Comfortable delivering presentations, conducting one-on-one coaching sessions, and building strong relationships with engineers, managers, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess data, identify trends, and use insights to develop actionable strategies for talent and performance management.

• Ability to manage and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with the desired impact.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving collective success within a matrixed organization.

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically 6-8 times annually.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in technical talent development, performance management, or people leadership within a tech organization.

• Demonstrated success in building and implementing career development programs, and performance management systems.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Proven ability to lead and influence both individual contributors and managers across diverse teams.

• Experience working in cross-functional roles within technology organizations.

Must Have:

• Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values

  • Work Hard, Be Kind

  • Tech x Humanity

  • “We” are bigger than “me”

Real is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.