About the job
Role overview
Xero Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its UK Regional Team, based in London at 7 Devonshire Square. This position focuses on shaping features for the UK market, connecting technical work directly to customer needs and business outcomes. Senior Engineers at Xero handle complex challenges that span multiple products, balancing regional requirements alongside global strategy.
Team structure and collaboration
The team includes an Engineering Manager, Lead Engineers, and Engineers, all reporting to the General Manager of Engineering for the UK. Collaboration is a core part of the role. Senior Engineers work closely with product owners and peers across Xero, designing, building, and delivering solutions that have real impact.
Projects and technical scope
Current projects span the full Xero platform, including Payments, Accounting, and Payroll. This role provides exposure to a broad range of products and technical domains within Xero’s suite.
Work environment
Xero holds a Great Place to Work UK accreditation. Flexible work arrangements are available: choose remote, hybrid, or office-based work in London, Milton Keynes, or Manchester. Offices are designed to support collaboration and connection. Some travel may be needed to coordinate with global teams and support international partnerships.
Requirements
- Curiosity and drive to solve customer problems, delivering clear business value across technical areas
- Adaptability in learning new domains and navigating unfamiliar codebases
- Ability to work with stakeholders and build consensus across distributed teams
- Commitment to high-quality engineering practices, producing scalable and maintainable code
- Comfort in high-visibility situations, using strong communication to engage stakeholders and broaden influence
- Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks, along with a solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals

