VP Engineering

Xero1 weeks ago

Location

CAN: British Columbia Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

CAD 250,000 – 400,000

Level

Role

VP Engineering

Posted

Apr 2, 2026

Full TimeVP

The role

Summary

Xero is seeking a highly experienced VP of Engineering to lead and transform their technology teams, driving strategic platform development and operational excellence for small business technology solutions. The ideal candidate will be a visionary technical leader who can scale engineering teams, improve software delivery, and create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership: Drive quarterly planning and engineering strategies across platform and enablement teams, ensuring alignment with Xero's overall business goals

Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, focusing on talent acquisition, continuous learning, and leadership growth

Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and ensure engineering teams maintain high-quality software delivery, performance, and reliability

Cultural Leadership: Foster an innovative, results-oriented engineering culture that embraces Xero's values and promotes software craftsmanship

Operational Excellence: Manage engineering budgets, implement cost efficiencies, and support critical operational processes like on-call rotations and documentation

What we look for

Technical

System ArchitectureDeep expertise in designing and scaling web-scale systems and data platforms

Technology StrategyProven ability to guide technology transformation, including monolithic application decomposition and modern software development practices

Education

Advanced DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Leadership Experience15+ years in technology leadership, with at least 7 years leading large-scale engineering teams (150+ engineers)

Organizational ManagementDemonstrated success in managing global, distributed engineering teams and driving organizational transformation

Skills

Required skills

LeadershipVisionary technical leadership with strong stakeholder management skills

Strategic ThinkingData-driven decision making with ability to balance technical strategy and business objectives

Team BuildingProven track record of hiring top-tier talent and developing strong leadership pipelines

Nice to have

Cloud TechnologiesExperience with cloud-based software platforms and microservices architecture

SaaS ExperienceBackground in small business or enterprise SaaS technology platforms

Compensation & benefits

Salary

CAD 250,000 – 400,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive compensation package with potential stock options

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning and leadership growth

Flexible Work

Hybrid work arrangement with remote work options in British Columbia

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Technical leadership resume and background review
2
Leadership Assessment — Comprehensive interview focusing on strategic vision, team management, and technical expertise
3
Executive Interview — Final interview with senior leadership to assess cultural fit and strategic alignment