Lead Software Engineer: React Native & Web Platforms

Xero; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide the engineering teams behind the Xero Accounting App (XAA). You will mentor squads, define what and how to build, and balance fast delivery with system health across web, backend, and mobile.

React Native experience is valued, with .NET/C# on the backend and TypeScript on frontend. Based in Australia in a hybrid setup, you will help scale value delivery while fostering an inclusive culture and strong engineering practices across product, design, and

Qualifications

• Lead-level software engineering experience delivering production software.
• Web or backend expertise with scalable systems.
• .NET and C# experience desirable for production services.
• Strong technical judgment for ambiguous problems.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and eng.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact customer workflows across web, backend, and mobile.
• Define technical direction and unblock squad to move quickly.
• Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards.
• Maintain production health, reliability, and incident readiness.

Skills

Lead-level engineering

Web/backend expertise

Cross-functional communication

Hands-on leadership

Technical judgment

Production ownership

Tools

React Native

TypeScript

.NET

C#

Job description

Xero is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide the engineering teams behind the Xero Accounting App (XAA). You will mentor squads, define what and how to build, and balance fast delivery with system health across web, backend, and mobile.

React Native experience is valued, with .NET/C# on the backend and TypeScript on frontend. Based in Australia in a hybrid setup, you will help scale value delivery while fostering an inclusive culture and strong engineering practices across product, design, and