The ad says“You bring a proven track record of delivering software roadmaps in agile environments while managing complex dependencies”
The ad says“A deep understanding of software architecture and the ability to guide teams through technical modernisation is something you possess”
As 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
You 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 on
Championing 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 actionable and discoverable
Preferred experience
You have a passion for providing high support through coaching, mentoring, and advocating for the career progression of your engineers
Apply even if your experience isn’t a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team. We are also tech stack agnostic, so please apply if you’ve worked with adjacent technologies
A deep understanding of software architecture and the ability to guide teams through technical modernisation is something you possess
You bring a proven track record of delivering software roadmaps in agile environments while managing complex dependencies
You possess the ability to lead through influence, building strong partnerships across Product and Design to align on shared goals
Your approach to leadership involves making fast, decentralised decisions and empowering your team to take ownership
A bias for action is part of your DNA, allowing you to proactively redirect focus when work isn’t moving the needle on business outcomes
