# Lead Engineer - Accounting Core at Xero

- Company: Xero
- What the company does: Xero online accounting software for your business connects you to your bank, accountant, bookkeeper, and other business apps. Start a free trial today. Backed by Accel.
- Company website: https://www.xero.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: CAN: Toronto (111 Richmond Street West)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $186K to $236K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xero/d35094e1-553b-4349-b667-6d344f735282
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xero-lead-engineer-accounting-core-2/

## About the role

You will focus on solving engineering problems at scale, moving beyond feature delivery to influence the architecture and implementation of distributed systems. By refactoring complex, monolithic systems and building high-quality, scalable software, your work ensures our platform remains robust and reliable for millions of global users.

Tags: Engineering