Principal Software Engineer - Mobile

The role / impact We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the teams behind the Xero Accounting App (XAA), our flagship mobile experience that helps small business owners stay on top of their finances wherever they are. You will define the standard for engineering excellence at Xero, strengthening technical capabilities and evolving the architectural direction to support our global product roadmap. You will bridge the gap between product vision, strategy, and execution, shaping the technical roadmap to ensure our technical decisions align with strategic goals. We need a leader who can solve engineering problems at scale, seeking clarity within complexity and demonstrating smart ways to simplify while breaking down silos and driving cross-functional collaboration. Initially, you will focus on - Hybrid Mobile Evolution: Defining reference patterns for integration and performance in an environment where native and React Native technologies coexist. - Systemic Operational Excellence: Leading the strategic prevention of issues by defining frameworks for SLOs and quality standards. - Capability Elevation: Acting as a force multiplier by coaching lead engineers, recruiting top talent, and engaging with the broader tech community. - Efficiency: Define and execute a vision for AI-led engineering that transforms how software is designed, built, tested, and maintained, delivering s