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Associate Engineer (Front End)

Xero

Writes front-end features in React, HTML, CSS and modern JavaScript at Xero, connecting them to back-end REST APIs while pairing with senior engineers. Suits early-career developers in Alberta, Canada, with a CAD 109,100 to 136,400 base salary range listed.

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Where

Remote · CAN: Alberta Remote Worker

Experience

Up to about two years of experience.

Pay

CAD 109.1k to 136.4k/year

Expected base salary range
Type

Full-time

Posted 24 Sept 2026

What they ask for

ReactJavaScriptHTMLCSSREST APIsTesting

How Xero hires

  1. 1

    Talent team screen

    Recruiter screen · From the company

    A video call covering your background, experience and goals, and what to expect from the rest of the process.

  2. 2

    Coding exercise

    Live coding · From the company

    A live coding interview with an engineer guiding you, looking at problem solving and code quality.

  3. 3

    Systems design

    System design · From the company

    How you approach building systems that are scalable, reliable and efficient.

  4. 4

    Values interview

    Culture fit · From the company

    Examples of how you live Xero’s values, drive results and work across teams.

  5. 5

    Leadership interview, people leaders only

    Senior leadership · From the company

    Built around Xero’s four LEAD principles: lead with vision, elevate capability, act like an owner, and distil and solve problems.

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Quality of code, not just a working answerScalable, reliable systemsValues with real examples
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Software company building cloud accounting software for small businesses and their accountants and bookkeepers.

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