Sydney
19 Jun 2026
Engineering Manager
Xero
Sydney
19 Jun 2026
Engineering Manager
Xero is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a platform or product-focused team in Sydney, Auckland, or Wellington. The role involves owning the roadmap, driving technical excellence, and championing AI-native workflows within a hybrid working model.
AI-enabledHybridFull-timeDirectorAgileSoftware Architecture
Engineering Manager
Xero is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a platform or product-focused team in Sydney, Auckland, or Wellington. The role involves owning the roadmap, driving technical excellence, and championing AI-native workflows within a hybrid working model.
AI-enabledHybridFull-timeDirectorAgile
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
AgileSoftware ArchitectureSystem DesignEngineering ManagementCoachingMentoringDecision MakingProduct StrategyTechnical LeadershipAI-native workflowsCode QualityLegacy System ModernizationDeveloper ExperienceScalabilityTechnical Debt Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationEmpowermentBias for actionCollaborationTransparencyStrategic thinking
Key Responsibilities
- Own the roadmap and strategy for your team end-to-end.
- Set direction and make prioritisation calls.
- Drive delivery of high-quality software through high-performing, inclusive teams.
- Lead system design discussions and navigate architectural trade-offs.
- Shape how the team evolves its technical foundations.
- Champion AI-native workflows and guide the team to hone their craft.
- Co-own strategic direction with Product and Design partners.
- Resolve dependencies early and influence product thinking with technical insight.
- Drive high engineering throughput through strong architecture and code quality.
- Elevate Developer Experience by removing complexity tax.
- Scale system health and visibility to make technical debt actionable.
Engineering ManagerSoftware DevelopmentITHybridAgileAIPlatform EngineeringLeadershipSydneyAuckland