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Join us to apply for the Engineering Team Lead - SB&G AI Product Engineering role at Xero.At Xero, were here to help you supercharge your business by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights, and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors, and apps. Our goal is to make life better for small businesses and build a stronger economy that can change the world.Our TeamsJoin us at the forefront of Xero''s AI revolution! We recently launched Just Ask Xero, our new GenAI-powered smart business companion for small businesses and their advisors, in February 2024. Read more here.You will join one of the AI Product Engineering teams within the Small Business and Growth Division, responsible for delivering key AI initiatives. You will manage a team of engineers, promote excellent engineering and delivery practices, and foster a high-performance engineering culture.Your responsibilities include supporting your teams growth, ensuring high-quality software delivery, maintaining a sustainable working environment, and monitoring operational health to ensure resilience.What you''ll do:Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing team through effective hiring, coaching, mentoring, and setting clear strategic directions.Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and implementing best practices.Ensure a predictable and sustainable delivery pipeline, addressing blockers proactively.Establish and maintain effective delivery systems, including estimates, forecasting, and capacity planning.Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering peers to develop roadmaps that deliver business outcomes.Stay updated on relevant engineering technologies and practices.What you''ll bring:Experience managing software delivery and engineering teams using Lean-Agile methodologies.Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices and SDLC.Proven ability to drive initiatives to successful completion.Comfort in dynamic environments and guiding teams through ambiguity.Experience coaching and mentoring engineering teams.No prior AI product experience required, but a strong interest in building AI products is essential.Why Xero?We offer generous paid leave, mental health support, health and life insurance, wellbeing programs, employee resource groups, parental leave, employee share plans, flexible working, career development, and morecreating a supportive environment for you to do your best work.Additional DetailsSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustry: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr