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Lead Engineer - AI Workflows

Hybrid

Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.

Hybrid · CAN: Vancouver (333 Seymour St)

Employer listed it 8 weeks ago · Added 10 days ago

Been open since 8 weeks ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.

Salary

$240k to $260k per year

Location

Hybrid · CAN: Vancouver (333 Seymour St)

Timezone

Not stated

Contract

Full-time

Experience

Lead

What the advert says

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Working hours: Not mentioned in the advert
Where you can work from: At Xero, we embrace a hybrid way of working that prioritises both flexibility and meaningful connection.
Contract: Not mentioned in the advert
Experience asked for: Not mentioned in the advert
Pay: Compensation Philosophy

Remote flexibility

Hybrid

This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around CAN: Vancouver (333 Seymour St), Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.

What the employer says

Source listing states candidate location: "CAN: Vancouver (333 Seymour St), Hybrid"
Listing mentions "Hybrid"

What Nomaders makes of it

Not suitable if you plan to move between countries

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Before you apply

Experience: employer states

Written as a requirement

“You bring a wealth of experience in building and operating applications or automations within production environments, particularly involving APIs and cloud infrastructure.”
“You have a track record of partnering with non-technical stakeholders to translate business pain points into technical solution designs.”

Questions worth asking: Nomaders interpretation

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The advert does not say whether this is employment or a contractor arrangement. Ask, as it affects tax and benefits.

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About the role

The role / impact

As a Lead Engineer within the Internal AI Accelerator Squad, you will be at the forefront of Xero’s transformation into an AI-native company. You will act as a forward-deployed engineer, embedding yourself within various internal business teams to co-design and operationalise agentic AI workflows that remove manual toil and fundamentally reshape how our people work end-to-end.

Your impact extends beyond the code; you will lead the delivery of high-stakes AI agents from discovery to production, while acting as a technical partner and evangelist. By defining the patterns, guardrails, and tooling for intelligent automation, you will create the blueprint that enables the rest of Xero to harness the power of AI safely and effectively.

The team / how they connect

You will join a dedicated, high-velocity squad focused on boosting the adoption of agentic AI and intelligent automation across the global business. The team connects through a shared mission of rapid experimentation and "vibe-coding," working closely with product owners and SMEs to turn complex, messy workflows into elegant, automated solutions.

The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on

Designing and iterating on AI agents and workflow orchestrations using tools like Claude, Gemini, and MCP.

Integrating AI systems with core enterprise platforms including Salesforce, Workday, Slack, and NetSuite.

Developing reusable automation patterns and shared templates to be used by the business

Building evaluation and monitoring frameworks to measure performance and ensure the safety of AI-native workflows.

Where and how you can work

At Xero, we embrace a hybrid way of working that prioritises both flexibility and meaningful connection. You will have the autonomy to work from home, supported by regular boost days in our modern office spaces designed to foster collaboration, brainstorming, and team bonding.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

You bring a wealth of experience in building and operating applications or automations within production environments, particularly involving APIs and cloud infrastructure.

Your background includes hands-on delivery of AI-driven solutions such as agents, copilots, or RAG systems using LLMs like Claude or Gemini.

You possess proficiency in programming languages such as Python or TypeScript and feel comfortable navigating SDKs and webhooks.

A systems-thinking approach is part of your toolkit, allowing you to design agents with security, auditability, and controlled blast radius at the forefront.

You have a track record of partnering with non-technical stakeholders to translate business pain points into technical solution designs.

You are a natural coach who enjoys uplifting the AI fluency of those around you through pairing, workshops, and clear communication.

Compensation Philosophy

At Xero, we value the impact and skills you bring to the team. We don’t just hire for a role; we invest in people. We believe in a Total Package philosophy - which means your value isn't just a single number on a paycheque. While base salary is a core component, we look at your compensation through a holistic lens that includes equity, performance incentives, and world-class benefits.

The base salary range for this role in Canada is $240,000 - $260,000 CAD.

Please note that this range represents base salary only. We believe in rewarding our people for their total contribution, which is why we look at compensation through a holistic lens. In addition to base pay, your total package may include:

Variable Pay: Eligibility commissions or equity based on role and performance.

Requirements

The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.

Benefits

·Xero Perks: Inside Xero Explore our full suite of benefits, from wellbeing initiatives to professional development.
·Individual pay is determined by various factors, including geography, level of experience, and the specific skills you bring to the role

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.
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