Xero · 18 hours ago
Engineering Manager, AI Native Product Engineering
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelXero is a company focused on engineering excellence, and they are seeking an Engineering Manager to tackle significant challenges in their technical landscape. This role involves architecture and implementation of distributed systems, refactoring monolithic systems, and mentoring team members to foster a collaborative and high-quality engineering culture.
AccountingBillingFinTechPersonal FinanceSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Refactoring complex, monolithic systems to improve scalability and performance
Utilising CI/CD concepts and tooling to streamline our deployment processes
Applying TDD practices to ensure robust and reliable code quality
Working across a range of languages and tools to solve unique architectural challenges
Making major code design decisions that influence the direction of our platform
Contributing to engineering standards and frameworks
Proactively maintaining, growing, and sharing knowledge
Mentoring and coaching others to help them reach their potential
Qualification
Required
You will dive deep into the substance and complexity of our technical landscape, primarily focusing on solving engineering problems at scale
This position moves beyond basic feature delivery; it involves the architecture and implementation of distributed systems, requiring a thoughtful approach to quality and long-term solution design
Your impact will be felt through your ability to tackle significant challenges, such as refactoring complex, monolithic systems into modern, scalable architectures
You will have the autonomy to drive technical outcomes, ensuring that the software we build is not only functional but meets high standards of technical excellence and craft
We operate with a collaborative, modern engineering culture where you will actively participate in code reviews and engage in agile and delivery practices
As a senior member of the group, you will connect with peers to coach and develop others, acting as a role model and mentor to foster a supportive environment of continuous learning
Refactoring complex, monolithic systems to improve scalability and performance
Utilising CI/CD concepts and tooling to streamline our deployment processes
Applying TDD practices to ensure robust and reliable code quality
Working across a range of languages and tools to solve unique architectural challenges
You will be able to make major code design decisions that influence the direction of our platform
Bringing a passion for technical excellence, you care deeply about developing high-quality and scalable software
Experience contributing to engineering standards and frameworks is essential for this level of ownership
You are keen to proactively maintain, grow, and share knowledge, demonstrating a true growth mindset
Mentoring comes naturally to you, and you enjoy coaching others to help them reach their potential
Company
Xero
Xero is an online accounting software for small businesses that automating invoicing, bank reconciliations, and reporting.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.61BKey Investors
Callaghan InnovationTCVAccel
2024-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $925M
2021-09-08Grant· $0.06M
2020-10-23Grant· $0.06M
Leadership Team
James Coleman
Head of Developer Relations
Peggy Lee
Head of Communications, Asia
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