Principal Engineer - Inventory

Xero is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Inventory team, working on revitalizing their inventory offering. This is a global role working with teams across New Zealand and America, focusing on upgrading legacy systems and coordinating complex changes across the Xero product. The position involves leading multiple engineering teams, collaborating with other Principal Engineers, and working closely with Engineering Managers and Product teams. The role combines technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on development work.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in C#/.NET, modern development practices, and cloud-native platforms. They will be responsible for driving engineering excellence, implementing quality standards, and ensuring best practices across teams. The role involves both technical implementation and leadership aspects, including mentoring other engineers and contributing to engineering standards.

Xero offers an attractive benefits package including generous paid leave, mental health support, medical insurance, and flexible working arrangements. The company's mission is to help businesses succeed through automation and data-driven insights, contributing to a stronger economy. This is an opportunity to work on significant technical challenges while leading and developing engineering teams in a supportive environment.