Xero

Overview

As a Senior/Applied Scientist for AI Products, you will refine tough problems into elegant data-driven products and services by applying scientific thinking, algorithms, and analytical data processing, leading applied research programs that underpin new product features.

About Xero

Xero is a global small business platform with millions of subscribers worldwide, offering an ecosystem of accounting, payroll, and business management tools.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Expert-level hands-on skills in an applied science domain, with a track record of taking research from theory to real-world deployment
• A strong foundation in probability, linear algebra, calculus, and software engineering fundamentals is essential for success
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enable you to easily share complex findings with both technical collaborators and executive stakeholders
• Having a natural coaching mindset will allow you to successfully mentor colleagues and grow technical capabilities across the team
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, their surrounding harnesses, and a clear understanding of their current limitations
• The ability to comfortably navigate ambiguity, coordinate dependencies, and manage project risks within a cross-functional environment

Key Responsibilities

• Breaking down large business problems into manageable applied research tasks and managing risks within evolving research programs
• Writing testable, maintainable, and reusable code using Python or Scala to build robust data pipelines alongside engineering peers
• Developing and evaluating machine learning applications across domains such as NLP, computer vision, and Large Language Models
• Mapping business problems directly to machine learning domains to build, deploy, and monitor intelligent algorithms at scale