Head of Engineering

📋 Description

• Lead and grow multiple engineering teams within your product portfolio
• Deliver high-quality software for hundreds of thousands of small business customers globally
• Act as a technical anchor on system health and code quality; drive product delivery velocity
• Champion AI-first methodologies and ensure high-impact results aligned with commercial and user
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture and live Xero values

🎯 Requirements

• Deep understanding of software architecture, trade-offs, and managing technical debt at scale
• Proven track record of managing and growing high-performing engineering leaders and teams
• Strong conflict navigation, openness, and proactive collaboration across sides
• Strategic acumen to simplify cross-functional challenges in fast-scaling environments
• Growth mindset with a culture of accountability across multiple teams
• Bias for action to make good decisions quickly

🎁 Benefits

• Xero Perks including Wellbeing days, generous leave, and professional development budgets
• World-class health, wellness, and retirement benefits