Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Embed with Xero business teams to turn complex workflows into agentic AI solutions using APIs, cloud infrastructure, and LLMs. This hybrid role supports home working and office boost days.

As a Lead Engineer in the Internal AI Accelerator Squad, you will act as a forward-deployed technical partner. You will co-design and operationalise automation, working with product owners and subject matter experts. The role combines engineering delivery, AI evangelism, and practical coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embed within teams to identify and reshape manual workflows
• Co-design agentic AI workflows with internal stakeholders
• Deliver high-stakes AI agents from discovery to production
• Translate business pain points into technical solution designs
• Improve AI fluency through pairing, workshops, and communication

Requirements:

• Experience building production applications or automations with APIs
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and AI-driven solutions
• Hands-on use of Claude, Gemini, or comparable LLM systems
• Ability to partner with non-technical stakeholders
• Coaching approach supporting AI adoption across teams

Apply forward-deployed engineering, AI delivery, and clear stakeholder communication to Xero’s internal automation transformation.