Senior Software Engineer building scalable AWS, Big Data, and ML infrastructure for Genesys’ AI - powered customer - experience platform. Leading distributed systems projects from architecture through production.
About the role
- Principal Engineer leading architectural evolution of Xero's global platform and influencing global engineering standards. Collaborating with executive stakeholders and driving innovation in fintech.
Responsibilities
- As a Principal Engineer, you will be a visionary technical leader, driving the long-term architectural evolution of Xero’s global platform.
- You will act as a bridge between high-level business strategy and technical execution, identifying and mitigating systemic risks before they manifest.
- Your influence will be felt through the creation of global engineering standards and the cultivation of a world-class technical culture.
- You will be part of a senior leadership collective, collaborating with executive stakeholders, product directors, and other principal engineers to define the future of our technology stack.
- Initially, you will focus on architecting and overseeing the transition of critical global infrastructure to next-generation distributed patterns.
- Leading the technical response to large-scale, ambiguous challenges that span multiple domains and regions.
- Establishing and championing the global "golden path" for developer experience, security, and operational excellence.
- Driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that keep Xero at the forefront of the fintech industry.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments), with strong fundamentals and the ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies (we’re tech-stack agnostic).
- You bring extensive experience in leading the architectural direction for massive, complex cloud-based distributed systems.
- A proven ability to navigate high levels of ambiguity and deliver strategic technical solutions that align with long-term business goals is essential.
- You possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, allowing you to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Your leadership style is defined by a commitment to technical excellence and a passion for mentoring the next generation of technical leaders.
- You have a deep understanding of the entire software delivery lifecycle and how to optimise it for thousands of engineers.
- Excellent communication skills are a must, with the ability to tell a compelling story about technical strategy and its impact on our customers.
Benefits
- Variable Pay: Eligibility commissions or equity based on role and performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs.
- Xero Perks: __Inside Xero__ Explore our full suite of benefits, from wellbeing initiatives to professional development.
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Degree requirement
Tech skills
Location requirements
Report this job
Found something wrong with the page? Please let us know by submitting a report below.
Software Developer building full - stack web applications for Intelex’s global EHSQ software platform. Delivering agile features across React, Node.js, Azure, AWS, .NET, and SQL stacks.
Senior backend developer building AI - agent systems for Knak, an enterprise email and landing - page marketing automation platform. Designing APIs and microservices with PHP, Python, Node.js, MySQL, and AWS while mentoring engineers.
Full - stack engineer building scalable PHP/Laravel and Vue.js systems for Felix’s digital healthcare platform. Improving reliability, developing AI workflows, and delivering patient - care experiences across Canada.
Vehicle trim engineer leading finishing - component development and validation for Expleo, a global engineering, production - support, MRO, quality, and consulting organization. Guiding design, supplier, manufacturing, and production teams in Sainte - Claire’s hybrid aerospace projects.
Senior software engineer building scientific computing and ML systems for KoBold Metals, which uses AI and novel sensors for mineral exploration. Developing scalable pipelines and tooling across scientific, geophysical, and hardware data.
Software Developer II building and testing software for JD Power, a provider of automotive data, analytics, and industry intelligence. Collaborating with stakeholders and platform teams across the software development lifecycle.
Senior software engineer building integrations between Wrapbook’s AI production - finance platform and accounting, ERP, data, and AI systems. Owning pipelines, data contracts, observability, architecture, and production support for Canadian customers.
Full Stack Developer building Boréalis’s SaaS platform for stakeholder relationships and ESG initiatives. Designing scalable features, improving architecture, and leveraging AI in development.
Full Stack Developer building Boréalis’s SaaS platform for stakeholder relationships and ESG initiatives. Designing scalable features, improving architecture, and leveraging AI within a remote Agile team.