Melbourne
1 week ago
Engineering Manager - ML & AI logo

Engineering Manager - ML & AI

Xero

Engineering Manager - ML & AI

Engineering Manager needed for Xero's Machine Learning & AI team in Melbourne. Lead a team of ML and platform engineers to build production-grade ML infrastructure at scale, with a focus on MLOps maturity, observability, and team growth.

AI-enabledHybridFull-timeEntry LevelMachine LearningMLOps

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid: option to work remotely with collaboration in office spaces and team boost days

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not Applicable

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
Machine LearningMLOpsProduction ML infrastructureSystem designArchitectureObservabilityAI systemsSoftware development lifecycleAI-native workflows
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingDeveloping engineersTechnical judgementCommunicationTeam growthDelivery rigourCuriosity

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-performing, inclusive team of ML and platform engineers
  • Turn research and models into production-grade ML infrastructure that runs at scale
  • Balance predictable delivery with a relentless focus on system health
  • Take the lead on MLOps maturity, observability and operational realities of running AI systems in production
  • Work closely with senior individual contributors, including staff and principal engineers
  • Focus on team growth, delivery rigour and championing AI-native workflows across the software development lifecycle
  • Translate business goals into executable engineering plans
  • Deliver roadmaps predictably in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Stay hands-on when it counts, comfortable writing, reviewing or debugging production code to unblock your team or support an incident
Engineering ManagerMachine LearningAIMLOpsSoftware DevelopmentFull-timeHybridMelbourneXero