Xero
Lead Engineer (Accounting Core Team)
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · CAN: Toronto (111 Richmond Street West)
Employer listed it 3 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 3 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
$186k to $236k per year
Location
Hybrid · CAN: Toronto (111 Richmond Street West)
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Category
Software
Stated by the employer in the job description
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around CAN: Toronto (111 Richmond Street West), CAN: Vancouver (333 Seymour St), Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "CAN: Toronto (111 Richmond Street West), 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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About the role
The role / impact
You will focus on solving engineering problems at scale, moving beyond feature delivery to influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems. By refactoring complex, monolithic systems and building high-quality, scalable software, your work ensures our platform remains robust and reliable for millions of global users.
As a Staff level engineer, you will have the autonomy to make major code design decisions and contribute to global engineering standards. You will balance technical excellence with mentorship, acting as a role model and coaching others through complex technical challenges to help them grow.
The team / how they connect
You will join a collaborative environment where engineers, product owners, and designers work together using agile and delivery practices to ship meaningful code. The team prioritises continuous learning and mastery, frequently participating in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to maintain a high bar for technical craft.
The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on
Modernizing systems by refactoring monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures.
Enhancing the developer experience through the maturation of CI/CD concepts, tooling, and TDD practices.
Building and maintaining a diverse tech stack that includes C#, .Net, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Developing and implementing technical solution designs that align with long-term engineering frameworks.
Where and how you can work
This role is based in our Vancouver office. We embrace a hybrid working model that balances the flexibility of remote work with purposeful in-person collaboration. We are open to ON or AB applicants who may be willing to relocate.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments), with strong fundamentals and the ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies (we’re tech-stack agnostic).
You bring a growth mindset and a passion for proactively maintaining and sharing technical knowledge with your peers.
A background in designing and building high-quality software within a range of languages and tools is essential.
You possess the ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to wider technical solutioning.
Experience with modern engineering practices like automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery is key to your success.
You enjoy mentoring other engineers and helping them grow their technical skills through supportive coaching.
A deep care for technical excellence and a drive to solve large-scale engineering challenges motivates your daily work.
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 $186,000 - $236,000 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:
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.
- 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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