Xero is hiring a
Head of Engineering in Australia

Summary

The job is for a Head of Engineering at Xero, responsible for leading a team of 40-50 engineers across Bank Reconciliation and Inventory portfolios. The role involves collaborating with the GM of Engineering, shaping technical strategy, delivering customer outcomes, and ensuring team alignment with Xero's strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Experience of managing teams of people in product or technology companies
• Proven ability to navigate areas of conflict in an open, positive, and proactive way
• Proven ability to plan and implement strategic change, while getting buy-in from stakeholders
• Proven ability of thought leadership and true global perspective
• Excellent grasp of modern software and engineering practices

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple portfolio domains and ensure teams are aligned to Xero’s product and engineering strategic objectives and priorities
• Collaborate with the General Manager (GM) of Engineering to proactively manage delivery risk and drive consistency
• Ensure teams are aware and aligned with Xero engineering standards, compliance, and best practices
• Monitor team performance, identify issues, and actively manage them to resolution
• Provide the right training and support to teams to balance working styles, experience, capability, well-being, and career aspirations

Benefits

Generous paid leave, dedicated paid leave for physical and mental wellbeing, Employee Assistance Program, health insurance, life insurance, income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development