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Hybrid role in Sydney for a senior-level engineer at Xero, a company focused on AI transformation. The position involves designing and implementing AI workflows to automate and improve internal business processes.
Skills / Requirements
- Agentic AI
- AI Fluency
- AI Workflows
- APIs
- Auditability
- Claude
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Gemini
- Intelligent Automation
- MCP
- NetSuite
- Python
- Salesforce
- SDKs
- Security Design
- Slack
- Systems Thinking
- Technical Communication
- TypeScript
- Vibe Coding
- Workday
Why Apply
This role is ideal for those who excel with AI tools like Claude, Gemini, and MCP. You'll be crafting AI agents and workflows that integrate with platforms like Salesforce and Slack, embodying the essence of vibe coding.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll work closely with internal teams to design and deploy AI workflows that automate complex processes. Your role includes leading AI projects from concept to production and developing automation patterns for future use.
Working in AU: Sydney (45 Clarence St), United States
- Sydney offers a vibrant tech scene with numerous opportunities in AI and software development.
- The city's public transportation system makes commuting to the office convenient and efficient.
- Sydney is known for its high quality of life, with beautiful beaches and cultural attractions.
- The cost of living in Sydney is high, but salaries in tech are competitive, balancing expenses.
Pay and Career Growth
Xero offers a collaborative culture that values rapid experimentation and innovation. The role provides opportunities to lead high-impact AI projects and influence the company's AI strategy. Compensation is competitive, reflecting the seniority of the position.
Benefits and Perks
- Collaboration days
- Flexible schedule
- Hybrid work
- Modern office
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in building AI-driven solutions with LLMs like Claude or Gemini.
- Comfortable working with APIs and cloud infrastructure in production environments.
- Skilled in Python or TypeScript with a systems-thinking approach to design.
May not be for you if...
- Unfamiliar with integrating AI systems into enterprise platforms.
- Lacking experience in developing automation patterns or AI agents.
- Uncomfortable working in a hybrid environment with regular office collaboration.
Original Job Description
The role / impact
As a Senior Engineer within the Internal AI Accelerator Squad, you will be at the forefront of Xero’s transformation into an AI-native company. You will act as a forward-deployed engineer, embedding yourself within various internal business teams to co-design and operationalise agentic AI workflows that remove manual toil and fundamentally reshape how our people work end-to-end.
Your impact extends beyond the code; you will lead the delivery of high-stakes AI agents from discovery to production, while acting as a technical partner and evangelist. By defining the patterns, guardrails, and tooling for intelligent automation, you will create the blueprint that enables the rest of Xero to harness the power of AI safely and effectively.
The team / how they connect
You will join a dedicated, high-velocity squad focused on boosting the adoption of agentic AI and intelligent automation across the global business. The team connects through a shared mission of rapid experimentation and “vibe-coding,” working closely with product owners and SMEs to turn complex, messy workflows into elegant, automated solutions.
The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on
Designing and iterating on AI agents and workflow orchestrations using tools like Claude, Gemini, and MCP.
Integrating AI systems with core enterprise platforms including Salesforce, Workday, Slack, and NetSuite.
Developing reusable automation patterns and shared templates to be used by a future AI Centre of Excellence.
Building evaluation and monitoring frameworks to measure performance and ensure the safety of AI-native workflows.
Where and how you can work
At Xero, we embrace a hybrid way of working that prioritises both flexibility and meaningful connection. You will have the autonomy to work from home, supported by regular boost days in our modern office spaces designed to foster collaboration, brainstorming, and team bonding.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
You bring a wealth of experience in building and operating applications or automations within production environments, particularly involving APIs and cloud infrastructure.
Your background includes hands-on delivery of AI-driven solutions such as agents, copilots, or RAG systems using LLMs like Claude or Gemini.
You possess proficiency in programming languages such as Python or TypeScript and feel comfortable navigating SDKs and webhooks.
A systems-thinking approach is part of your toolkit, allowing you to design agents with security, auditability, and controlled blast radius at the forefront.
You have a track record of partnering with non-technical stakeholders to translate business pain points into technical solution designs.
You are a natural coach who enjoys uplifting the AI fluency of those around you through pairing, workshops, and clear communication.
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.
