Principal Engineer

Résumé du poste

The Principal Engineer will guide technical strategy and architectural direction across multiple engineering teams to build scalable, resilient cloud-native software. They will mentor technical talent and define portfolio-wide frameworks to ensure high-quality delivery and operational excellence.

Détails du poste

The role & impact You will work in collaboration with multiple engineering teams across the product group to guide, inspire, and elevate technical excellence. Shaping group-wide technical strategy, you will bridge organizational boundaries and partner with senior leaders to turn complex requirements into scalable, resilient software solutions. Through data-driven decision-making, you will guide architectural direction, elevate engineering practices, and mentor technical talent. Your focus will be on solving large-scale systems challenges while enabling teams to deliver value to small businesses safely, securely, and swiftly. The team & how they connect You will join a cross-functional engineering collective made up of product management, architecture, and core delivery teams. Together, the group collaborates to build robust cloud-native applications, sharing knowledge through active communities of practice. The team works in a supportive, high-trust environment where open communication, continuous learning, and continuous improvement drive day-to-day work. Initially, the role will focus on Modern cloud platforms, automated CI/CD pipelines, and microservice architectures Refactoring legacy services and enhancing system scalability, performance, and security standards Defining portfolio-wide technical frameworks, SLOs, and strategies to quantify and address technical debt Mentoring lead engineers and driving cross-team quality practices to simplify complex engineering workflows Where and how you can work We offer a flexible, hybrid working style that balances working from home with intentional in-person collaboration. You will have access to our modern, vibrant office spaces to connect with colleagues during key team moments and boost days, while having the flexibility to structure your work in a way that supports your productivity and personal balance. Here are some of the things we are looking for Demonstrated leadership in guiding large-scale cloud native software projects to successful delivery Proven success mentoring engineers and fostering inclusive, psychologically safe team environments Strong ability to shape long-term architectural vision while effectively balancing technical debt with product delivery Expertise in automating delivery tooling, establishing quality standards, and refining operational metrics Skilled at communicating nuanced technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and executive leaders Compensation & Total Rewards At Xero, we value the impact and skills you bring to the team. We believe in a Total Package philosophy - ensuring your value is recognized through a holistic lens that includes base salary, performance incentives, and world-class benefits. The expected base salary range for this role is $227,700 - $284,600 CAD. Individual pay is determined by various factors, including geography, level of experience, and the specific skills you bring to the role. In addition to base pay, Xero’s roles are eligible for the following forms of variable compensation: Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs. You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level, and company performance. Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs. Xero Perks including Wellbeing days, generous leave, and dedicated professional development budgets. This is a posting for an existing vacancy. Xero uses AI to help screen applications based on job-related qualifications. These tools assist our recruiters but do not make automated hiring decisions. A human recruiter reviews all candidates before any hiring action is taken. Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.

Ce que vous ferez

The Principal Engineer will guide technical strategy and architectural direction across multiple engineering teams to build scalable, resilient cloud-native software. They will mentor technical talent and define portfolio-wide frameworks to ensure high-quality delivery and operational excellence.

Exigences

Candidates must demonstrate leadership in delivering large-scale cloud-native projects and possess a strong ability to balance architectural vision with product delivery. Proven experience in mentoring engineers and communicating complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders is essential.

Avantages

• Health programs • Wellness programs • Retirement programs • Wellbeing days • Generous leave • Professional development budgets • Equity programs • Performance incentives

Compétences indiquées

• Leadership · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Cloud native software
• Architectural vision
• Technical strategy
• Mentoring
• CI/CD pipelines
• Microservice architectures
• System scalability
• Performance optimization
• Security standards
• Technical debt management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Stakeholder communication
• Leadership
• Software engineering
• Cloud platforms
• Software Solutions
• Technical Strategy
• Continuous Development
• Cloud-Native Computing
• Pipelines
• Xero (Accounting Software)
• CI/CD
• Product Delivery
• Workflow Management
• Cloud-Native Applications
• Resilience
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Scalability
• Mentorship
• Product Management
• Quality Management
• Tooling
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Technical Debt
• Microservices

Domaines d’emploi

• Technology
• Software
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Principal Engineer
• Engineering Manager (General)
• Manufacturing Managers
• Architectural and Engineering Managers