Head of Payments Platform Engineering

Role overview

Xero is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the Making Payments initiative from Melbourne. You will set the engineering direction, shape the roadmap with Product and Design, and create conditions for high-quality outcomes across multiple teams. You will be a technical anchor, guiding architecture, reliability, and long-term sustainability while enabling teams to move fast. You will champion AI-enabled engineering practices, build a trusting, inclusive culture, and drive strategic decisions J-…