Xero
Senior Engineer - AI Builder
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · AU: Sydney (45 Clarence St)
Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · AU: Sydney (45 Clarence St)
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $180k–$230k a year, a typical range taken from 596 senior-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around AU: Sydney (45 Clarence St), AU: Melbourne: (260 Burwood Rd), Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "AU: Sydney (45 Clarence St), AU: Melbourne: (260 Burwood Rd), Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
The role / impact
As a Senior Engineer - AI Builder in Operational Tools & Workflows, you will bring an engineering mindset to design and rapidly ship internal tools and automations that remove toil across our Product & Technology organisation. Your work directly empowers leaders and frontline teams to focus on launching innovative products by automating essential operating rhythms and reducing manual tasks.
In this hands-on role, you will apply modern AI and engineering techniques to build scalable software solutions, connect key data systems, and champion continuous improvement. You will also mentor team members across the business operations community, helping others build confidence and capability in using modern AI tooling.
The team / how they connect
You will join the Global Product & Technology Operations team, serving as a critical engine within the organisation's overall operating structure. Working alongside Embedded Operations Managers, Technical Program Managers, and senior leaders, you will translate operational challenges into elegant technical solutions. Together, the team fosters a highly collaborative, high-performing culture built on curiosity, shared ownership, and modern engineering practices.
Initially, the role will focus on
Designing and delivering internal operational tools for status reporting, headcount management, and automated roadmapping
Applying AI-first engineering, using large language models and coding agents to automate complex manual workflows
Integrating platforms across the systems landscape, including Jira, Confluence, Workday, and data warehouses via APIs
Proactively scanning operating models to prototype new AI-enabled solutions that eliminate friction and scale smoothly
Here are some of the things we are looking for
A background in software engineering, with proficiency in languages such as Python or TypeScript and experience with full-stack tool creation
Hands-on experience applying artificial intelligence tools, coding agents, and low-code frameworks to deliver production-ready software
Practical skill in evaluating whether to build custom software, implement low-code workflows, or extend existing SaaS platforms
Experience integrating systems through APIs and designing clean data structures using tools like Jira, Confluence, or enterprise data warehouses
A strong product mindset that treats internal stakeholders as valued customers, paired with a drive for rapid prototyping
Natural curiosity about organisational design, coupled with an ability to communicate comfortably across both engineering and business operations audiences
Where and how you can work
This role is open to applicants based in Australia or New Zealand. We offer flexible working arrangements that combine remote focus days with in-office collaboration time. Our modern office spaces are designed to support flexible work styles, community engagement, and team connection events.
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Xero, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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