Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering - Observability

Xero, a company dedicated to empowering small businesses through automation and data connectivity, is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer for their Observability team. This role sits at the intersection of software and systems engineering, focusing on building and maintaining sophisticated monitoring and remediation toolsets. The position is part of a global SRE team spread across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, working to ensure Xero's systems are observable, stable, and performant.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and practices in the observability space, including distributed systems monitoring, logging platforms, and cloud infrastructure. You'll be instrumental in enabling engineering teams across Xero to build more reliable and efficient applications, directly impacting the experience of Xero's small business customers.

The position combines technical expertise with collaborative work, requiring both strong programming skills and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders. You'll be involved in everything from hands-on development to providing guidance on best practices and supporting teams in troubleshooting complex issues.

Xero offers an impressive benefits package, including generous leave policies, comprehensive health coverage, and strong financial benefits like 401k matching and an Employee Share Plan. The company's human-first culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, making it an attractive destination for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact while growing their careers.