ML Engineering Manager – Hybrid, Scalable AI & MLOps

Xero; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Xero in Auckland is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing ML and platform engineering team. You will turn research and models into production‑grade infrastructure that runs at scale, focusing on system health and reliable delivery.

You will shape the technical architecture with senior ICs, drive MLOps maturity, observability, and AI-native workflows across the software lifecycle, and mentor engineers to grow capabilities while building AI at Xero's scale.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineers and building team capability over time.
• Strong architectural judgement across system design and trade-offs.
• Ability to translate business goals into executable engineering plans.
• Delivery of roadmaps in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing ML and platform engineering team.
• Turn research and models into production-grade ML infrastructure at scale.
• Drive MLOps maturity, observability, and production AI reliability.
• Mentor engineers and foster AI-native workflows across the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

System architecture

Delivery planning

Production code review

MLOps awareness

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Xero in Auckland is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing ML and platform engineering team. You will turn research and models into production‑grade infrastructure that runs at scale, focusing on system health and reliable delivery.

You will shape the technical architecture with senior ICs, drive MLOps maturity, observability, and AI-native workflows across the software lifecycle, and mentor engineers to grow capabilities while building AI at Xero's scale.