Senior Software Engineer, AI Native Product Engineering

Xero • Washington, DC

2d • $187,100 - $233,900 • Remote

About The Position

This role invites you to step into a foundational engineering space where you will shape the architecture and implementation of distributed systems. You will guide the development of our agentic workflow platform, a critical piece of infrastructure designed to bring durability and intelligent automation to our global software network. By establishing code designs and engineering standards, your work ensures complex financial workflows run reliably without disruption.
Beyond technical delivery, you will champion an AI-forward approach to building software quickly and effectively. You will serve as a technical guide and mentor, supporting engineers as they navigate highly ambiguous challenges and learn to leverage modern architectural tools. Your leadership will directly influence how our global platforms evolve, setting the technical benchmark for engineering teams across the organisation.

Requirements

• Deep general product engineering capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of distributed systems and cloud architecture.
• Strong familiarity with modern tools like AWS or Kubernetes.
• Ability to evaluate and select the best databases and technologies for complex back-end traffic.
• Collaborative mindset and natural communication skills.
• Ability to guide cross-functional working groups through highly ambiguous environments.
• Enthusiasm for AI literacy and modern software tools.
• Natural mentoring qualities, finding fulfillment in coaching peers.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility to participate in occasional cross-region coordination with international teams fits well with your personal schedule.

Responsibilities

• Shape the architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
• Guide the development of the agentic workflow platform.
• Establish code designs and engineering standards.
• Champion an AI-forward approach to building software.
• Serve as a technical guide and mentor to other engineers.
• Influence how global platforms evolve and set technical benchmarks.
• Participate in occasional cross-region coordination with international teams.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) match
• 21 days PTO
• 10 days of Wellbeing leave
• 5 days of Xtra Leave
• 1 volunteer day
• 12 paid holidays
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed