Lead Software Engineer, Embedded Accounting, Frontend

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Hiring Remotely in California
Remote or Hybrid
Cloud • Fintech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software
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The Role

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.

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HQ: Wellington
4,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.

Why Work With Us

We believe that by simplifying the complex we're not only making life better for small business, we’re helping to create a stronger, more vibrant economy. When you join this team, you’re impacting local communities, on a global scale. Being a Fast Co. Best Workplace for Innovators is a direct reflection of our creative, curious culture.

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