Senior Principal Engineer for API Development

Join Xero as a Senior Principal Engineer focused on API development and platform enhancements. Influence a broad range of stakeholders while working in a flexible hybrid model. This role provides a unique opportunity to impact Xero’s technical direction significantly. You will oversee the design of APIs that integrate accounting capabilities with external applications, ensuring a robust and well-architected platform. You'll drive cross-team initiatives, collaborating to elevate our technical stack and developer experience. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development of a cohesive API and SDK strategy
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams on innovative solutions
• Oversee the lifecycle management of external APIs
• Mentor and grow technical talent within the team
• Design for resilience in complex systems

Requirements:

• Proven background in platform engineering at scale
• Strong skills in modern programming languages
• Experience with API versioning and backward compatibility
• Understanding of event-driven design and failures
• Exposure to AI-driven product landscapes

Shape the future of accounting and enhance Xero's API capabilities with your expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr