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Senior Engineer, ML Systems (AI Products)

xeroAU: Sydney (45 Clarence St)Data, AI & Machine Learning
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
8 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

In Sydney, Australia, the Senior Engineer, ML Systems (AI Products) position at Xero involves leading the design and implementation of large-scale AI infrastructure. This full-time opportunity suits an experienced machine learning systems professional seeking to influence AI-driven products used by millions of daily users.

Role Overview

This position sits within the AI Products group, part of the broader Data & Science division at Xero. The professional chosen for this role will direct strategies for distributed systems, manage technical debt, and mentor junior colleagues. Team members operate under a flexible hybrid working model that blends office collaboration at the Sydney location with remote work autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of AI research and production infrastructure at scale
Manage technical debt and direct strategies for distributed systems
Lift the technical capability of the AI Products team by championing engineering excellence
Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering standards
Partner closely with Applied Scientists to build interfaces that transition models from research to production
Refactor complex systems and design scalable distributed production infrastructure for next-generation AI features

Requirements

Bring system design and coding proficiency in Python or alternative languages suited for web-scale AI applications
Possess a deep understanding of distributed processing principles alongside strong SQL capabilities
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Exhibit a coaching mindset to mentor junior machine learning colleagues
Maintain an eagerness to learn, master, and implement Large Language Model technologies into product features

Nice to Have

Experience utilizing frameworks like MLFlow, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Knowledge of data orchestration tools such as Airflow or Prefect

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Spark
Dask
Airflow
Prefect
AWS EMR
MLFlow
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Large Language Model technologies

About the Company

Xero provides a flexible hybrid working model designed to blend office collaboration with remote work autonomy. Employees have access to modern office spaces located at 45 Clarence Street in Sydney, alongside collaborative boost days. The company hires based on skills, perspective, and team culture enhancement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Xero careers page to submit an application for this role.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Sydney, Australia at 45 Clarence Street, with a flexible hybrid working model.

What team will I join?

The role is part of the AI Products group within the Data & Science division.

What technologies and tools are used in this role?

The tech stack includes Python, SQL, Spark, Dask, Airflow, Prefect, AWS EMR, MLFlow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Large Language Model technologies.

What are the primary responsibilities regarding team members?

Responsibilities include championing engineering excellence, mentoring junior engineers, establishing engineering standards, and collaborating with Applied Scientists.

What type of working model does Xero offer?

Xero offers a flexible hybrid working model blending office collaboration with remote work autonomy, including office days and collaborative boost days.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official xero careers page.

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