At Xero, our Data Platform team builds the pipelines, models, and infrastructure that turn raw data into products used across the company and by millions of small businesses worldwide. In this role, you will design and build data solutions at scale, from ingestion through to modelling and the underlying platform. You will own complex technical problems end to end, navigate ambiguity, and help lift both the engineering systems and the people around you.
You will play a key part in continuously raising our technical standards, driving better data quality, and creating a more self-service platform. Our team fosters an engineering culture that actively leans into automation and modern engineering practices, ensuring our foundations remain reliable and scalable as we grow.
The teamOur team sits within the Data Engineering organisation, which builds and operates trusted, scalable data foundations to power analytics, decision-making, and artificial intelligence across Xero. We are a collaborative group dedicated to delivering high-quality data products through robust engineering practices and a culture of empathy towards stakeholders. You will join an environment that values knowledge sharing, regular constructive feedback, and close collaboration with product and security teams to solve real customer problems.
The team is currently working onExpanding our core data platform capabilities and infrastructure using Snowflake, dbt, Prefect, and AWS to enhance observability and access management.
Advancing our Infrastructure as Code practices by deploying and operating platform components with Terraform.
Building out raw data intake pipelines and core data models that make information reusable and valuable for downstream teams.
Developing real-time data products and behavioural analytics platforms using tools like Flink to enable advanced analytics and self-service capabilities.
We support a flexible working model that empowers you to balance your professional and personal life. You will have the option to work in a hybrid capacity, combining the focus of remote work with the collaboration of our office spaces and team boost days to foster connection and alignment.
Here are some of the things we are looking forYou bring a strong understanding of end-to-end modern data platforms, including hands-on experience with orchestration and tools like Snowflake, dbt, and Prefect.
Your background includes solid infrastructure as code practices, particularly using Terraform to build, deploy, and operate data platforms.
You possess well-rounded core engineering habits, such as writing robust tests, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and working comfortably within AWS environments.
You have a deep understanding of data engineering fundamentals, spanning data modelling, transformation, pipeline design, and data quality management.
Your experience includes managing production systems, handling monitoring, incident response, and building automated, self-service tools to improve developer productivity.
You demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, strong ownership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with data consumers and engineering teams.
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.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Prefect
- Infrastructure-as-code experience using Terraform to build, deploy, and operate data platforms
- Experience working within AWS environments and implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated tests
- Deep understanding of data engineering fundamentals: data modelling, transformation, pipeline design, and data quality management
- Experience managing production systems including monitoring, incident response, and building automated self-service tools
- Experience developing real-time data products (e.g., Flink)
- Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to collaborate with data consumers and engineering teams
Xero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is extensive in the U.S., including 21 days of annual leave, 10 wellbeing days, five “Xtra” days, three year‑end company holidays, and a paid volunteer day. Feedback suggests this structure provides meaningful flexibility for rest and personal needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Primary caregivers receive 26 weeks fully paid leave and partners receive six weeks, with additional family‑forming support available. Feedback suggests this depth of caregiver support stands out within the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employees have access to Modern Health coaching/counseling, Carrot fertility benefits, and an employer‑funded ThrivePass wellbeing allowance. Feedback suggests these offerings create a holistic wellbeing layer beyond standard medical coverage.
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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
Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Join us from home or at one of our beautiful workspaces. Xero has offices in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Singapore, and South Africa.
