Senior Engineer – AI Agentic

Xero

. Build tools, platforms and best practices that help Xero engineers work with AI .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates hands-on software engineering experience with a focus on building internal tools and platforms, particularly in AI and agent skills development. Strong communication skills and a structured approach to learning are essential for guiding teams through their AI journey.

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C#.NETAWSRunbook CreationInternal Tools Development

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAI Tools DevelopmentAgent Skills AuthoringMonitoring SetupRollback Planning

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCuriosityRespectful ChallengeQuality-Focused Learning

Tools & Technologies

GitHubMicrosoft Technologies

Industry Keywords

AI EnablementEngineering ExperienceInternal Skills Marketplace

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build tools, platforms and best practices that help Xero engineers work with AI
Own solutions end to end from experimentation through production
Create run books, monitoring and rollback plans for reliable production operation
Help shape the technical direction of an internal skills marketplace and AI distribution platform
Build an internal skills marketplace and distribution platform for AI tools across Xero's engineering organisation
Develop guidance and best practices for authoring agent skills, including remediation-task agents
Collaborate directly with AWS, Microsoft and GitHub on early-access technology
Guide and challenge a team early in its AI journey
Work within the AI Enablement team in Engineering Experience across distributed locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on software engineering experience
Ideally experience with C#, .NET and AWS; engineers from other backgrounds are also considered
Experience building internal tools or platforms relied upon by other engineers
Ability to write runbooks, set up monitoring and plan rollback before production release
Clear communication skills
Curiosity about coding agents and AI-native tools
Ability to challenge decisions directly and respectfully
Structured, quality-focused approach to learning
Candidates may be based anywhere in Australia or in New Zealand
Appropriate working rights for the country the role is based in
Satisfactory completion of relevant background checks, potentially including credit and criminal history checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
Regular in-person boost days
Flexible working model
Supportive recruitment accommodations and adjustments
Background-check process and consideration for future opportunities