Sydney, Australia Hybrid

Xero is hiring an Engineering Manager - Infrastructure

As an Engineering Manager - Infrastructure, you will guide skilled teams in building and maintaining robust software systems. Your leadership will focus on fostering inclusivity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across engineering practices.

What You'll Do

  • Lead teams to deliver reliable, scalable software while maintaining strong system health and code quality
  • Translate strategic business objectives into actionable technical roadmaps
  • Advocate for AI-driven workflows throughout development, from design to testing and deployment
  • Reduce operational burden by eliminating repetitive tasks and streamlining environments
  • Support engineers in focusing on deep, impactful work aligned with customer needs
  • Collaborate across teams to resolve dependencies and maintain delivery momentum
  • Strengthen architecture by modernizing legacy systems and improving system decoupling
  • Contribute to incident management and lead post-mortems to enhance system resilience

What We Look For

  • Strong grasp of software architecture and system design principles
  • Experience leading technical modernization initiatives and managing technical debt
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and cultivate psychological safety within teams
  • Track record of delivering complex software projects in agile settings
  • Skill in navigating cross-team coordination and aligning delivery timelines
  • Ability to assess architectural trade-offs and uphold code quality standards
  • Fast, decisive judgment with a focus on driving business impact
  • Commitment to improving developer experience and reducing friction in workflows

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid model with work locations in Sydney and Melbourne. There are no required office days; instead, optional in-person 'boost days' encourage collaboration and team connection. The culture values action, continuous learning, and creating space for engineers to thrive.

Required Skills
Software Architecture
About company
Xero
Xero is a cloud-based accounting software platform for small and medium-sized businesses
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category management
Posted 2 months ago