Staff Machine Learning Engineer

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Staff Machine Learning Engineer designing and building backend generative AI solutions at Xero. Collaborating with a remote team to address complex R&D challenges and elevate technical capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Play a critical part in designing, building, and deploying backend generative AI solutions that power automated, intelligent workflows.
  • Take ambiguous, complex R&D problems and convert them into production-ready software, ensuring our models are robust, scalable, and secure.
  • Shape our machine learning architecture, ensuring the team maintains absolute ownership of the production-grade code that moves into deployment.
  • Champion technical excellence and drive clarity across teams to elevate technical capabilities.
  • Collaborate closely with applied scientists and engineers on cutting-edge Agentic AI implementations within an agile framework.
  • Focus on building AI-native user experiences and driving technical clarity in a supportive environment.

Requirements:

  • A strong background in building highly scalable backend engineering solutions in cloud environments.
  • The ability to independently navigate ambiguity and translate complex challenges into clear, working technical solutions.
  • Curious and fluent with AI tools, knowing how to leverage them to accelerate research and development without compromising on code quality.
  • A deep sense of ownership and understanding of code, with a commitment to maintaining 100% accountability for everything moved into production.
  • Excellent communication skills to align effectively with product managers, project managers, and R&D leaders across the business.
  • Familiarity with Python, Kubernetes, GenAI, machine learning concepts, or frontend interfaces would be a welcome addition to the team.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: World-class health, wellness, and retirement programs.
  • Xero Perks: including Wellbeing days, generous leave, and dedicated professional development budgets.
  • Variable Pay: Permanent employees are eligible to participate in our annual bonus and equity (RSU) programs. You may also be eligible for performance-based cash or equity (RSUs) incentives depending on your role level and company performance.