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Xero

Lead Software Engineer

Xero

. Solve engineering problems at scale beyond feature delivery .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $206,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSDistributed SystemsKubernetesReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Solve engineering problems at scale beyond feature delivery
  • Influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems
  • Refactor complex monolithic systems into high-quality, scalable software
  • Make major code design decisions and contribute to global engineering standards
  • Mentor and coach engineers through complex technical challenges
  • Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and designers using agile and delivery practices
  • Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Modernize systems by refactoring monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures
  • Mature CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices to enhance developer experience
  • Build and maintain a diverse technology stack
  • Develop and implement technical solution designs aligned with long-term engineering frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems in distributed/high-availability environments
  • Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies
  • Background designing and building high-quality software across a range of languages and tools
  • Ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to wider technical solutioning
  • Experience with automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery
  • Experience with C#, .Net, React, AWS, and Kubernetes
  • Ability to mentor other engineers through supportive coaching
  • Applicants must be based in San Mateo, California
  • Ability to work within the Pacific time zone
  • Must not require employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus program
  • Equity (RSU) programs
  • Performance-based cash or equity incentives depending on role level and company performance
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Flexible remote work alongside in-person team alignment days and local hub events