Lead Engineer

Xero · Remote (CAN: British Columbia) · Engineering

principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Apr 28, 2026
$186,000 – $236,000
USD per year

About this role

Xero is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function as a remote position. The posting calls out experience with C#, React, AWS, Kubernetes. Compensation is listed at $186,000–$236,000 per year.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Remote (CAN: British Columbia)
Work mode
Remote
Department
Engineering
Posted
Apr 28, 2026

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Job description

from Xero careers

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 senior member of the team, 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

  • Modernising 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.

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