Xero
Engineering Manager
Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.
Employer listed it 5 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 5 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Timezone
GMT
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
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Remote flexibility
Region Restricted
Remote work is allowed, but the listing limits candidates to UK: Remote Worker, Remote.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "UK: Remote Worker, Remote"
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About the role
The role & impact
As an Engineering Manager, you will drive the delivery of high-quality software by leading a high-performing inclusive team. You will act as the technical anchor, balancing predictable roadmap delivery with a relentless focus on team growth, technical excellence, and system health.
Your work requires a delicate balance between short-term product delivery velocity and long-term operational excellence. You will guide your team to hone their craft, champion AI-native workflows, and resolve complex technical challenges to deliver impactful outcomes that align with business and customer goals.
The team & how they connect
You will lead a results-driven team that operates with clear goals and ownership, fostering a high-trust environment where "blameless" problem-solving is the norm. The team works closely with Product and Design partners to shape solutions that truly matter to our customers.
The team is currently working on
Modernising architectures and improving CI/CD maturity to reduce operational risk.
Embedding AI-native engineering workflows across the SDLC to boost velocity and reduce toil.
Refining system design and architecture for high-scale, high-availability distributed systems.
Driving visibility into system health and technical debt to enable proactive improvements.
Where and how you can work
Xero is a Great Place to Work UK accredited company. We offer remote, hybrid or office based roles (hybrid and in-office in London, Milton Keynes or Manchester). Our offices offer boost days for connection and collaboration.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
Extensive professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of technical maturity and delivering complex systems.
Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and performance-managing engineers, including building and improving team capability over time.
Proven track record of translating business goals into executable engineering plans, balancing short-term delivery with long-term sustainability.
Hands-on experience writing, reviewing, and debugging production code, with the technical credibility to guide engineering decisions.
Experience building and supporting high-scale, high-availability distributed systems, including leading or overseeing incident response.
Experience leading teams in the adoption of AI-native engineering workflows to improve developer productivity and quality.
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.
Join a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company where your voice matters.
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, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Xero, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (GMT).
- 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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