Principal Engineer

Xero, a leading SaaS company, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Growth portfolio team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of customer-facing experiences using modern technologies like React and .NET Core. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be instrumental in breaking down silos, building cross-functional relationships, and driving engineering excellence at scale.

The position involves leading technical strategy, championing a culture of experimentation, and ensuring high-quality standards across engineering practices. You'll work in a hypothesis-driven development environment with an experiment-first approach, allowing you to validate ideas before implementation. The role requires collaboration with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Xero offers an exceptional work environment with comprehensive benefits, including generous paid leave, health insurance, and an Employee Share Plan. The company's commitment to work-life balance and professional development makes it an ideal place for ambitious engineers looking to make a significant impact in the SaaS industry.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in software engineering, strong technical leadership skills, and a broad understanding of full-stack development with a frontend focus. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, mentor team members, and drive innovation while working on products that help businesses worldwide succeed.