Engineering Manager, AI/ML Systems & MLOps

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xero is seeking an Engineering Manager for Machine Learning (AI Products). You will lead a high-performing ML and platform engineering team, turning research and models into production-grade infrastructure at scale.

The role focuses on MLOps maturity, observability and the realities of running AI systems in production. You will collaborate with senior ICs to shape architecture, drive delivery, and grow the team, enabling AI-native workflows across the software development lifecycle while

Qualifications

• Experience leading ML or AI/engineering teams.
• Strong ability to translate business goals into engineering plans.
• Comfortable balancing short-term delivery with long-term system health.
• Hands-on coding when needed to unblock the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing ML and platform engineering team.
• Turn research and models into production-grade ML infrastructure.
• Drive MLOps maturity, observability and reliability in production AI systems.
• Collaborate with senior ICs to shape technical architecture.
• Advocate AI-native workflows across the software lifecycle.

Skills

Team leadership

Architectural judgment

Delivery planning

Hands-on coding

ML/AI systems

Job description

Xero is seeking an Engineering Manager for Machine Learning (AI Products). You will lead a high-performing ML and platform engineering team, turning research and models into production-grade infrastructure at scale.

The role focuses on MLOps maturity, observability and the realities of running AI systems in production. You will collaborate with senior ICs to shape architecture, drive delivery, and grow the team, enabling AI-native workflows across the software development lifecycle while