Principal Engineer, Payments Platform & Experiences

XeroSydney, Sydney🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 21 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Step into a pivotal leadership role at Xero where you will shape the technical strategy for global payment systems and influence the architectural direction of a high-impact engineering portfolio. This opportunity is perfect for a visionary mentor who thrives on driving engineering standards while enjoying the flexibility of a collaborative hybrid work environment. Apply today to accelerate your career and make a tangible difference in the future of fintech at a world-class company.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Leader

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Job Description

Xero reimagines payments software at scale. We are hiring Principal Engineers to shape technical strategy across multiple teams, guiding a 40-50 person portfolio and influencing architectural direction.

You'll partner with senior stakeholders, drive engineering standards, and mentor engineers while delivering resilient, scalable systems for global payment flows. You'll collaborate across Payments Products & Experiences and Payments Platform and participate in the Xero Principal Engineers