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Principal Software Engineer - Mobile

XeroAU: Melbourne: (260 Burwood Rd)
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in mobile application development, demonstrating the ability to lead teams effectively, tackle complex engineering problems, and introduce innovative solutions that enhance collaboration and productivity.

About the job

The Role and Its Impact

Join us as a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of the Xero Accounting App (XAA), our premier mobile platform designed for small business owners to manage their finances effortlessly. In this role, you'll establish the benchmarks for engineering excellence at Xero, enhancing our technical capabilities and shaping the architectural strategies that align with our global product vision.

You'll serve as a pivotal link between product vision and execution, influencing the technical roadmap to ensure our engineering decisions resonate with our strategic objectives. We seek a leader who excels in tackling complex engineering challenges, clarifying ambiguities, and fostering collaboration across various teams.

Your Initial Focus Areas Will Include

  • *Hybrid Mobile Evolution*: Establishing integration and performance standards in a landscape where native and React Native technologies coexist.

  • *Systemic Operational Excellence*: Spearheading proactive strategies to mitigate issues by creating frameworks for Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and quality standards.

  • *Capability Elevation*: Empowering lead engineers, attracting top talent, and engaging with the wider tech community as a mentor.

  • *Efficiency*: Crafting and implementing an AI-driven engineering vision that revolutionizes software design, development, testing, and maintenance, resulting in significant productivity enhancements across teams.

Work Environment

Our teams are based in Australia, and this hybrid role allows you to work from either Melbourne or Sydney, providing the flexibility to engage in focused tasks while collaborating in our vibrant office spaces.

What We Are Looking For

  • Extensive experience in developing and leading mobile applications within expansive, high-growth environments, including expertise in scaling mobile build and release pipelines and architecting cloud-native backend services and APIs (preferably AWS).

  • A strategic mindset that ensures technical architecture aligns with product strategies, fostering both technical feasibility and exceptional customer experiences.

About Xero

Xero is a leading global software company that helps small businesses manage their finances with ease. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to create solutions that truly make a difference for our customers.

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