Senior Engineer, ML Systems (AI Products)
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Job Description & Specifications
Official role breakdown, eligibility standards, and core responsibilities
Role Overview
Position: Senior Engineer, ML Systems (AI Products)
Employer: Xero
Work Arrangement: HYBRID
Visa Framework: Australian Subclass 482 (TSS) / Skills in Demand & 186 ENS Eligible
Company & Culture
Xero is an ANZ cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses and their advisors with millions of subscribers globally.
Key Responsibilities & Scope
The role / impact You will lead the design and implementation of AI research and production infrastructure at scale, ensuring our systems remain flexible, cost-effective, and robust. By managing technical debt and directing strategies for distributed systems, your technical decisions will directly influence products that serve millions of daily users.Beyond architecture, your impact lies in lifting the technical capability of the entire AI Products team. You will champion engineering excellence, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across Xero to enhance data usability, ensuring we solve complex technical challenges with the right methods.The team / how they connect You will join the AI Products group, a diverse, globally distributed team of scientists, engineers, product managers, and analysts within our broader Data & Science division. Machine Learning Engineers partner closely with Applied Scientists during the research phase to build interfaces and harnesses that safely transition models from research to production. Together, this collaborative team reduces toil and delivers beautiful, data-driven insights for small businesses.The team is currently working onRefactoring complex systems and designing highly scalable, distributed production infrastructure to support next-generation AI featuresHarnessing Python, SQL, and distributed processing engines such as Spark or Dask to handle web-scale data workloadsDeveloping production environments utilizing established AI f
Candidate Qualifications & Profile
- Proven experience operating within high-impact industry or enterprise environments.
- Relevant degree or recognized professional accreditation in Cloud Accounting & SaaS.
- Strong collaborative problem-solving skills and dedication to technical or operational excellence.
Compensation Guidance (AUD)
Salary Range: AUD $1,40,000 - $1,89,000 / year (commensurate with skills & experience).
- Includes standard Australian statutory superannuation (11.5%+), health & wellness allowances, and professional progression pathways.
Official Application Route
Direct Employer Career Portal: Apply directly at the official Xero careers portal: [Senior Engineer, ML Systems (AI Products) at Xero](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xero/80be1c3c-9f81-413e-9c80-028c2a7e8969)
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