Senior Software Engineer, US Products, Product Security

Xero helps automate routine tasks and connect businesses with data, advisors and apps to make running a business beautiful.
$216,000 - $237,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Senior Software Engineer, US Products, Product Security

Xero, a leader in Small Business Accounting, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their US Product division. This role focuses on building cutting-edge authentication and security systems for Xero's products. As a critical member of the US product's platform team, you'll lead efforts to develop user management and authentication design with external platform partners, enabling embedded accounting experiences in their applications.

The position offers an opportunity to work on key strategic initiatives for Xero's sustainable growth in the United States. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in building sustainable and scalable platforms, with particular emphasis on security and authentication. You'll be responsible for driving complex platform development while collaborating with broader teams.

At Xero, you'll be part of a company that's revolutionizing small business accounting. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to mentor others. You'll work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to influence product direction and technical decisions.

The company offers an impressive benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, generous paid leave, 401k matching, and 26 weeks of parental leave. With a human-first culture focusing on diversity, respect, and inclusion, Xero provides an environment where you can do your best work while maintaining work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about security, authentication, and building scalable solutions that impact millions of small businesses worldwide. The role offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of business technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, US Products, Product Security

  • Lead technical design and implementation with architecture principles
  • Build and manage software that solves engineering problems at scale
  • Lead product security with emphasis on authentication mechanism
  • Maintain in-depth system knowledge across team components
  • Model engineering excellence and support team growth
  • Undertake software system development for new and existing products
  • Make data-driven decisions to solve customer problems effectively
  • Promote strong collaboration within cross-functional teams
  • Mentor and coach junior team members
  • Contribute to product planning and delivery

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, US Products, Product Security

Java
Go
  • 5+ years experience in platform development at scale
  • 5+ years programming experience with advanced languages (C++, C#, Go, Java)
  • 2+ years experience in product security, authentication, and federated identity
  • Experience in data security and privacy in enterprise environments
  • Ability to drive system design and product experience
  • Education in computer science or equivalent fields
  • Experience in auditing codebases
  • Experience in scaling products 2-10 times the number of users
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring engineers

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, US Products, Product Security

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • Generous paid leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
  • Fertility and family forming financial support
  • 401k contribution matching
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • Employee Share Plan
  • Office with snacks and break areas
  • Flexible working
  • Career development

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