Engineering Manager
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Role Overview
Position: Engineering Manager
Employer: Xero
Work Arrangement: HYBRID
Visa Framework: Australian Subclass 482 (TSS) / Skills in Demand & 186 ENS Eligible
Company & Culture
Xero is an ANZ cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses and their advisors with millions of subscribers globally.
Key Responsibilities & Scope
The role / impactAs an Engineering Manager, you will drive the delivery of high-quality software by leading high-performing, inclusive teams. You won’t just manage the work; you will act as a technical anchor, maintaining an informed opinion on system health and code quality while ensuring your team’s roadmap is delivered predictably.Your impact is defined by a delicate balance of driving product delivery velocity and upholding operational excellence. You will guide your team to hone their engineering craft, championing AI-native workflows and resolving complex technical challenges to deliver outcomes that align with business and customer goals.The team / how they connectYou will lead a coordinated team where building trust through transparency and seeking diverse perspectives are core to how we work. By collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in Product and Design, you will resolve dependencies early and ensure your engineers have a sustainable environment to do their best work.The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus onChampioning AI Engineering by encouraging the team to inject AI across the entire SDLC to drive efficiency gains.Driving high engineering throughput through strong architecture, code quality, and decoupling legacy systems.Elevating the Developer Experience by identifying and removing the "complexity tax," such as toil and brittle environments.Scaling system health and visibility to ensure product status and technical debt are
Candidate Qualifications & Profile
- Proven experience operating within high-impact industry or enterprise environments.
- Relevant degree or recognized professional accreditation in Cloud Accounting & SaaS.
- Strong collaborative problem-solving skills and dedication to technical or operational excellence.
Compensation Guidance (AUD)
Salary Range: AUD $1,05,000 - $1,41,750 / year (commensurate with skills & experience).
- Includes standard Australian statutory superannuation (11.5%+), health & wellness allowances, and professional progression pathways.
Official Application Route
Direct Employer Career Portal: Apply directly at the official Xero careers portal: [Engineering Manager at Xero](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xero/e862e689-eade-4caf-a741-aab6f29220c7)
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