Role details
The role
You will work in collaboration with multiple engineering teams across the product group to guide, inspire, and elevate technical excellence. Shaping group-wide technical strategy, you will bridge organizational boundaries and partner with senior leaders to turn complex
requirements
into scalable, resilient software solutions.
Through data-driven decision-making, you will guide architectural direction, elevate engineering practices, and mentor technical talent. Your focus will be on solving large-scale systems challenges while enabling teams to deliver value to small businesses safely, securely, and swiftly.
The team & how they connect
- You will join a cross-functional engineering collective made up of product management, architecture, and core delivery teams.
- Together, the group collaborates to build robust cloud-native applications, sharing knowledge through active communities of practice.
- The team works in a supportive, high-trust environment where open communication, continuous learning, and continuous improvement drive day-to-day work.
Initially, the role will focus on
- Modern cloud platforms, automated CI/CD pipelines, and microservice architectures
- Refactoring legacy services and enhancing system scalability, performance, and security standards
- Defining portfolio-wide technical frameworks, SLOs, and strategies to quantify and address technical debt
- Mentoring lead engineers and driving cross-team quality practices to simplify complex engineering workflows
Where and how you can work
- We offer a flexible, hybrid working style that balances working from home with intentional in-person collaboration.
- You will have access to our modern, vibrant office spaces to connect with colleagues during key team moments and boost days, while having the flexibility to structure your work in a way that supports your productivity and personal balance.
- Here are some of the things we are looking for
- Demonstrated leadership in guiding large-scale cloud native software projects to successful delivery
- Proven success mentoring engineers and fostering inclusive, psychologically safe team environments
- Strong ability to shape long-term architectural vision while effectively balancing technical debt with product delivery
- Expertise in automating delivery tooling, establishing quality standards, and refining operational metrics
- Skilled at communicating nuanced technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and executive leaders
Compensation & Total Rewards
- At Xero, we value the impact and skills you bring to the team. We believe in a Total Package philosophy - ensuring your value is recognized through a holistic lens that includes base salary, performance incentives, and world-class benefits.
- The expected base salary range for this role is $227,700 - $284,600 CAD.
- Individual pay is determined by various factors, including geography, level of experience, and the specific skills you bring to the role.
- In addition to base pay, Xero's roles are eligible for the following forms of variable compensation:
- Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs. You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level, and company performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs. Xero Perks https://careers.xero.com/inside-xero/benefits-wellbeing/ including Wellbeing days, generous leave, and dedicated professional development budgets.
This is a posting for an existing vacancy.
Xero uses AI to help screen applications based on job-related qualifications. These tools assist our recruiters but do not make automated hiring decisions. A human recruiter reviews all candidates before any hiring action is taken.
Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.