Melbourne
7 Jul 2026
Senior Engineer - ML Systems (AI Products)
Xero
Melbourne
7 Jul 2026
Senior Engineer - ML Systems (AI Products)
Senior ML Systems Engineer role at Xero in Melbourne, leading design of large-scale distributed systems for AI features. Requires 5+ years production Python experience, strong system design, and mentoring. Hybrid work model.
Core AIHybridFull-timeSeniorPythonSystem Design
Senior Engineer - ML Systems (AI Products)
Senior ML Systems Engineer role at Xero in Melbourne, leading design of large-scale distributed systems for AI features. Requires 5+ years production Python experience, strong system design, and mentoring. Hybrid work model.
Core AIHybridFull-timeSeniorPython
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
PythonSystem DesignDistributed SystemsApache SparkDaskSQLAWSKubernetesMachine LearningLarge Language ModelsIncident ResponseOn-CallTechnical Debt Management
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationLeadershipEngineering Excellence
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
MLflowTensorFlowPyTorchApache AirflowPrefectFine-TuningLLM Integration
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of large-scale, production-grade distributed systems for AI features
- Own architecture decisions for flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and robustness
- Direct strategy for distributed systems and manage technical debt
- Champion engineering excellence and mentor junior engineers
- Collaborate across Xero to enhance data usability
- Apply modern AI research into reliable production systems
- Partner with Applied Scientists to transition models from research to production
Senior EngineerML SystemsAI ProductsDistributed SystemsPythonAWSKubernetesHybridMelbourneXero