Applied Scientist

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Xero Full time
This is a Applied Scientist role with Xero based in Sydney, NSW, AU
== Xero ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Applied Scientist role at Xero

Our Purpose 

At Xero, we're here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we're not only making life better for small business, we'll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.

AI Products at  Xero

The AI Products group exists to collaboratively build products that use AI and ML to reduce toil and deliver the right insight at the right time. Working within the Data & Science team, you will join a diverse, globally distributed team of scientists, engineers, product managers, and analysts who help Xero turn data into beautiful, insightful products.

The role

The role As an Applied Scientist, you'll work cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, and designers to apply AI and ML to deliver seamless product experiences that save time and provide insight – allowing our customers to focus on what matters most.

To tackle the hard problems we're aiming to solve, you'll

  • Apply foundational ML methods and techniques to Xero's context

  • Share knowledge with colleagues and lift the bar for the AI Products team

  • Collaborate closely with ML engineers to manage the growth rate of technical debt and costs across our stack

Here is what we do look for in an Applied Scientist at Xero :

  • You are drawn to solving hard problems

  • You are comfortable reading research papers and adapting them to problem at hand

  • Constant learning and growth are an important part of who you are

Why Xero? 

Offering very generous paid leave to use however you'd like (plus statutory holidays), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you'll do the best work of your life at Xero.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Xero team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities
  • Applying ML methods
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Collaborating with engineers
Key Strengths
  • Machine Learning
  • Collaboration
  • Research Adaptation
  • Problem Solving
  • Continuous Learning
  • Technical Debt Management
Why Xero is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Xero not with Hatch.

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