Principal Engineer - Global Tax - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Engineer at Xero, you will empower teams to tackle complex challenges in Global Tax, focusing on scalability and quality while driving innovative solutions.

In Short

• Lead and mentor engineering teams to achieve technical excellence.
• Build and maintain robust APIs with a focus on design principles and security.
• Drive solutions that are scalable and reliable on cloud-native platforms.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the technical vision and advocate for best practices.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in delivery and production metrics.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Guide teams in implementing new standards and methodologies.
• Provide insights on non-functional design elements like security and performance.
• Champion engineering principles across the organization.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with API design and maintenance.
• Proven experience in leading large, complex projects.
• Strong communication skills for executive-level presentations.
• Experience mentoring engineers at various levels.
• Ability to quantify technical debt and address it appropriately.
• Proactive in driving improvements based on metrics.
• Strong problem-solving skills for technical challenges.
• Commitment to a psychologically safe work environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of Global Tax solutions.
• Work with dynamic teams on innovative projects.
• Be part of a company that supports small businesses.
• Collaborate with regional tax teams for targeted solutions.
• Drive impactful changes on a global scale.