Xero

Principal Software Engineer - Mobile

Xero
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2 months ago
Sydney, Australia or Melbourne, AustraliaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Define reference patterns for integration and performance across native and React Native mobile technologies.
  • Lead the strategic prevention of operational issues by defining frameworks for SLOs and quality standards.
  • Shape the technical roadmap so engineering decisions align with product vision and strategic goals.
  • Solve engineering problems at scale, simplify complex systems, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • Coach lead engineers, recruit top talent, and engage with the broader technology community.
  • Define and execute an AI-led engineering vision to improve how software is designed, built, tested, and maintained.
  • Use delivery and production metrics to identify systemic improvements in security and scalability.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience building and leading mobile applications in high-growth, large-scale environments.
  • Experience with mobile build and release pipelines, cloud-native backend services, APIs, and hands-on integration across the mobile stack.
  • Deep exposure to both native and cross-platform application development, including environments where native and React Native technologies coexist.
  • Ability to connect technical architecture and product strategy while delivering high-quality customer experiences.
  • Experience using delivery and production metrics to drive systemic improvements in security, scalability, and operational quality.
  • Ability to translate ambiguity and changing business direction into high-level technical roadmaps.
  • Strong communication skills for aligning stakeholders and explaining complex technical trade-offs to leadership.
  • Please apply even if your experience is not a perfect match; hiring considers skills, passion, and unique perspectives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement based in Melbourne or Sydney, Australia, balancing office collaboration with focused work.
  • Opportunities to coach engineers, recruit talent, and engage with the broader technology community.

Tech Stack

AWSReact Native

Categories

Mobile
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About Xero

5,001-10,000 employees

Xero builds cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and their advisors, covering invoicing, bank reconciliation, payroll, expenses, and reporting. It sells subscriptions and supports an extensive ecosystem of connected bank feeds and third‑party apps via APIs and an app marketplace. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, Xero is a public company dual‑listed on the NZX and ASX.

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