Lead Software Engineer, Embedded Accounting, Frontend

The role / impact

You will take the lead on a strategic initiative within our US Product division, architecting a new product designed to embed the accounting experience directly into partner applications. This role offers the autonomy to make major code design decisions , driving complex application development while solving engineering problems at scale.

You will champion technical excellence, ensuring we build high-performance, scalable software that delights our customers. Beyond the code, you will act as a role model and mentor , coaching others to foster a culture of continuous learning and mastery within the engineering group.

The team / how they connect

We are a collaborative, cross-functional group where engineers work closely with product managers and designers to shape the product vision. The team operates with a focus on open communication, ensuring everyone has a voice in architectural decisions and the delivery process.

The team is currently working on

• Our modern frontend stack is built on React and Typescript.

• We are building a new product focused on embedding accounting experiences into partner ecosystems.

• The team is tackling the challenge of scaling products to support significant user growth.

• We are actively defining and implementing architecture principles to ensure code quality and testability.

Where and how you can work

We support a flexible working style that balances remote focus with in-person collaboration. You can access our local office hubs for team connection and 'boost days', giving you the best environment to do your best work.

Here are some of the things we're looking for, for this role

• You bring deep expertise in UI/UX design and development using a modern web application stack, specifically React or equivalent.

• A strong background in programming with Typescript allows you to deliver robust, maintainable code.

• You have extensive experience contributing to application architecture, design, and technical strategy.

• Ideally, you understand the nuances of iframe development or similar embedding technologies.

• You enjoy leading technical discussions and making data-driven decisions to release value to customers early.

• Mentoring and coaching others is a passion of yours, helping to lift the capability of the wider engineering team.

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.