Lead Software Engineer - Mobile

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own the mobile experience of the Xero Accounting App. In this hybrid role you will drive high‑velocity product delivery while safeguarding system health, using AI‑enabled tooling to accelerate value for small‑business customers.

Key responsibilities

• Define product and platform goals for your squad, balancing feature delivery with technical excellence.
• Lead the design and implementation of high‑impact mobile workflows such as dashboards, notifications, banking flows and subscription management.
• Champion production‑first practices: automate delivery pipelines, monitor system health, and lead incident response.
• Identify and eliminate technical waste, simplify complex designs and introduce modern practices to improve efficiency.
• Mentor engineers, remove blockers and foster an inclusive, psychologically safe team culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading mobile engineering teams in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong judgment in solving open‑ended technical problems and delivering end‑to‑end solutions.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with product, design and backend teams.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• React Native development
• iOS development with Swift (or willingness to grow in React Native)
• Android development with Kotlin (or willingness to grow in React Native)
• Back‑end API integration
• Mobile backend development

What we offer

• Hybrid work model based in Melbourne or Sydney.
• Opportunity to shape the flagship mobile product for a global finance platform.
• Access to AI‑driven tooling to boost productivity.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with strong engineering focus.