Lead Engineer (Accounting Core Team)

Xero; Toronto; On-site; CAD 186,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Xero is recruiting a Staff Engineer to tackle large-scale distributed systems in our Vancouver office. You will influence architecture, refactor monoliths, and drive scalable solutions while mentoring peers and shaping engineering standards.

The role emphasizes growth, collaboration with product and design, and advancement of CI/CD and testing practices in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering and operating complex, large-scale systems (distributed/high-availability environments).
• Growth mindset with a passion for proactively maintaining and sharing technical knowledge.
• Background in designing and building high-quality software across languages and tools.
• Ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to wider technical solutioning.
• Experience with automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery.
• Mentoring other engineers and helping them grow technically.
• Strong care for technical excellence and solving large-scale engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Solve engineering problems at scale and influence architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
• Refactor monolithic components into distributed, scalable architectures.
• Modernize systems and CI/CD tooling; advance TDD practices.

Skills

Distributed systems

Code design leadership

Mentoring engineers

Agile delivery

Tools

C#

.NET

React

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

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:

• Variable Pay: Eligibility commissions or equity based on role and performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs.
• 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