Principal Engineer - Accounting Domain - Remote

Overview

The Principal Engineer will play a key role in the Accounting Domain at Xero, collaborating with multiple engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions that drive business value.

In Short

• Lead large, complex projects to ensure technical excellence.
• Design and evaluate system architectures for scalability and performance.
• Influence technical strategy and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Mentor and coach engineers on technical challenges.
• Drive engineering-wide processes and define quality standards.
• Encourage a culture of experimentation and innovation.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align solutions with business needs.
• Develop compelling messages for executive presentations.
• Promote engineering best practices across the organization.
• Build deep relationships within and across functions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in technical leadership on cloud-native platforms.
• Strong communication skills for executive-level presentations.
• Experience in software engineering with a focus on system architecture.
• Ability to mentor engineers across all levels.
• Experience in advocating for engineering best practices.
• Skilled in quantifying technical debt and addressing it strategically.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a talented team in a dynamic environment.
• Chance to influence the direction of product development.
• Support for professional growth and career development.
• Engagement in innovative projects that drive business value.
• Inclusive team culture that promotes psychological safety.