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# Senior Engineer - Enterprise Platforms at Xero

- **Company:** [Xero](https://feeny.ai/companies/xero)
- **Location:** Vancouver, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xero/ae2564d1-f558-4c31-8f5e-29c639982255

## Job description

## The role and its impact

As a Senior Engineer on the Enterprise Platforms team, you will provide technical expertise across the platforms, integrations, automations, and AI tools that support Xero’s global teams. You will help navigate complex technical challenges from planning through implementation, keeping systems secure, reliable, scalable, and easy to use.

Serving as a trusted technical guide, you will offer practical advice on system changes, incidents, and continuous improvement. Working alongside your Platform Lead, you will improve technical standards, reduce system clutter, and build reusable solutions that make daily work smoother for everyone.

The team and how they connect The Enterprise Platforms team partners closely with Product Managers, Analysts, Security, Architecture, and Operations to deliver sensible internal solutions. They look after Xero's core SaaS platforms, cloud services, and custom integrations, collaborating through configuration sessions, pair problem-solving, and shared learning. Together, the team focuses on streamlining workflows and maintaining operational excellence across internal technologies.

Initially, you will focus on

- Enhancing enterprise SaaS platforms, cloud services, and internal automation workflows using APIs and modern platform features.
- Designing, developing, and supporting integrations, data migrations, and AI-enabled workflows to connect internal systems safely.
- Investigating complex technical incidents, determining root causes, and applying lasting fixes to keep production systems stable.
- Creating clear documentation, runbooks, policies, and reusable design patterns to support consistent platform management.

Where and how you can work Xero offers a flexible hybrid working model designed to give you balance and connection. You will work from our modern office spaces, coming together with your team on designated boost days to collaborate, connect, and innovate, while enjoying the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

- A strong background in building, configuring, and supporting cloud services or enterprise SaaS platforms.
- Practical experience creating integrations, automations, or system workflows using APIs, scripting, and modern tools.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose technical incidents, resolve root causes, and maintain reliable production environments.
- Talent for translating business and user needs into clear, secure, and practical technical solutions.
- Expertise in applying security guidelines, access controls, and change management principles within live systems.
- Skill in mentoring team members, sharing technical knowledge, and communicating complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.

## About Xero

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Xero provides cloud-based accounting and financial management software for small businesses, serving over 4.9 million customers worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ASX: XRO, S&P/ASX 200 component)
- **Headquarters**: Wellington, New Zealand
- **Founded**: July 6, 2006
- **Founders**: Rod Drury, Hamish Edwards

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cloud accounting software (SaaS)
- **Target customers**: Small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers (B2B)
- **Mission**: To make life better for small businesses globally by automating routine tasks and delivering actionable insights.

## Products & Services
- **Xero Accounting Software**: Cloud-based platform for invoicing, bank reconciliation, expense tracking, payroll, and financial reporting. Sold by subscription (Starter, Standard, Premium tiers).
- **JAX – AI Finance Partner**: An AI-powered assistant integrated into Xero that automates routine tasks and provides insights to help businesses grow.
- **Xero Ecosystem**: Over 1,000 third-party app integrations via the Xero App Store, covering payments, inventory, CRM, and more.
- **Xero for Nonprofits**: Discounted subscriptions (25% off) for eligible nonprofit and community organisations.
- **Xero for Purpose**: Social impact initiatives including financial literacy programmes (Unlock Your Numbers), sustainability tools (Sumday carbon app), and the Xero Beautiful Business Fund (NZ$750,000+ in funding annually).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (publicly traded with market cap available on ASX; latest data not included in search results).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue NZ$2.103 billion (FY2025); Net income NZ$227.8 million (FY2025).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Board Chair David Thodey; CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. In June 2025, Xero announced an agreement to acquire Melio, a New York-based payments provider, for $2.5 billion.
- **Growth Signals**: Achieved Rule of 40 outcomes of 41.0% (May 2024) and 43.9% (Nov 2024). Customer base grew to 4.9 million. Headcount of 4,610 employees (2025). Expanding globally with offices in New Zealand, Australia, UK, US, Canada, South Africa, and Singapore.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market leader** in cloud accounting across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
- **AI-first approach** with JAX, embedded directly into the core product to reduce manual work.
- **Extensive integration ecosystem** (1,000+ apps) creating high switching costs for customers.
- **Strong brand trust** built over 19 years with a focus on small business success.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI and automation**: Deepening AI capabilities (JAX) to deliver predictive insights and automate finance workflows.
- **Payments expansion**: Acquisition of Melio to strengthen payments capabilities for small businesses.
- **Sustainability**: Reducing carbon emissions (72% reduction in scope 1 & 2), offering free carbon accounting tools, and supporting small business sustainability.
- **Social impact**: Scaling programmes like the Beautiful Business Fund and financial literacy initiatives.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven, human-centric organisation with a focus on making a tangible impact on small businesses globally.
- **Flexibility**: Emphasises a flexible environment and time for what matters most (remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but implied).
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - One paid day off per year for volunteering (Community Connect programme).
  - Free access to Sumday carbon accounting app for employees.
  - Financial literacy resources and mentorship programmes.
- **Engineering & innovation**: Dedicated Engineering and Data & AI teams (open roles visible on careers page). Global collaboration across 7+ countries.
- **Diversity & inclusion**: Indigenous inclusion initiatives (te ao Māori in NZ, Reconciliation Action Plan in Australia), support for Indigenous communities.
- **Sustainability focus**: Employees can contribute to environmental goals through company-wide initiatives.

## Sources
1. [Wikipedia – Xero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xero)
2. [Xero About Page](https://www.xero.com/au/about/)
3. [Xero Careers – Inside Xero](https://careers.xero.com/inside-xero/)
4. [Xero Careers – Teams](https://careers.xero.com/)
5. [Xero Homepage](https://www.xero.com/)

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