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Principal Backend Engineer, Payments Platform - Remote

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Software Development
Full Time
USA

Overview

As a Principal Engineer on the Payments Platform, you’ll shape the technical vision and architecture for how millions of small businesses move money globally, combining strategic technical leadership with hands-on execution.

In Short

  • Lead technical strategy for the Payments Platform.
  • Design scalable and reliable systems for global payments.
  • Evaluate and modernize existing systems.
  • Contribute to production code and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies.
  • Mentor and elevate engineering capability across teams.
  • Influence technical decisions to meet business outcomes.
  • Drive innovation by integrating best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Work in a hybrid role based in San Mateo, CA or remotely.
  • Join a team focused on excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
  • Proven track record in technical leadership.
  • Proficiency in modern backend stacks (C#, Java, Golang, C++).
  • Experience with cloud-native platforms (AWS preferred).
  • Advanced skills in SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Expertise in payments or compliance-heavy industries.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Hands-on mindset with a focus on code quality.
  • Ability to assess and plan system migrations.

Benefits

  • Shape the payments platform central to Xero’s growth.
  • Work on complex challenges in fintech.
  • Elevate engineering standards across teams.
  • Join a supportive and innovative culture.
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Xero

Xero is a user-friendly platform designed to empower small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors. With a mission to enhance the lives of individuals in small business and their communities globally, Xero focuses on providing better tools, information, and connections to help these businesses thrive. The company fosters a supportive environment for its employees, encouraging them to deliver their best work while driving the adoption of its cloud-based solutions within accounting firms. Xero values diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing, offering a range of benefits that reflect its commitment to a human-first culture.

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