Engineering Manager, AI Products & ML Systems

xero; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Machine Learning & AI team to lead a high-performing, inclusive group of engineers building AI-powered experiences across Xero. You will shape technical direction, balance delivery with quality, and scale AI-native practices across ML, LLMs and agentic experiences that help millions of small businesses.

This role sits in the Data & AI organisation, partners with Applied Science, Data Engineering and Product, and offers hybrid work with remote days

Qualifications

• Strong track record of leading, coaching and developing engineers.
• Experience designing scalable ML systems.
• Ability to translate business goals into executable engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing, inclusive ML/AI engineering team.
• Oversee end-to-end AI-powered product experiences.
• Drive MLOps, observability and production readiness.
• Collaborate with senior ICs and cross-functional partners.

Job description

Xero is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Machine Learning & AI team to lead a high-performing, inclusive group of engineers building AI-powered experiences across Xero. You will shape technical direction, balance delivery with quality, and scale AI-native practices across ML, LLMs and agentic experiences that help millions of small businesses.

This role sits in the Data & AI organisation, partners with Applied Science, Data Engineering and Product, and offers hybrid work with remote days