Head of Engineering

Hi, we’re PEXA Every time a house is bought, sold or refinanced in Australia your lawyer, conveyancer and lender will most likely use a digital platform to settle your property, this is where we come in. PEXA’s world-first digital settlement platform has revolutionised the way we exchange property in Australia helping over 20,000 people a week safely settle their homes.   Since starting our journey in 2010, we now employ a team of over 1,000 people working across multiple continents. We’re still growing, innovating and looking ahead, but behind our greatest achievements, there is a team of curious creators and big thinkers. That’s why, we’re looking for ambitious people like yourself to join the team.

A day in the life

You’ll lead Engineering Managers across several teams, helping them set priorities, support their people and deliver software they’re proud of. You’ll work closely with Product and Design leaders to decide what to build, talk through trade-offs and keep customer needs, delivery commitments and system health in view.

Some days you’ll coach a leader through a difficult decision. Others, you’ll work with Principal Engineers to address a reliability risk, remove a blocker between teams or make sure technical debt has a place in the plan. You’ll use delivery and team insights to spot issues early, while giving teams room to decide how they do their best work.

About the role

As Head of Engineering, you’ll lead engineering across a product portfolio and partner with the Head of Product to turn strategy into software that works well for customers and can be sustained over time. You’ll help engineering leaders grow, strengthen delivery and build an inclusive culture where people can speak up and take ownership.

The capabilities you’ll bring include:

• Leadership and coaching: Grow Engineering Managers and build healthy, capable teams.
• Product partnership: Work with Product and Design to turn priorities into clear plans and make thoughtful trade-offs.
• Delivery leadership: Guide multiple teams through complex work and address risks and dependencies early.
• Technical judgement: Partner with senior engineers on architecture, technical debt, security and system health.
• Operational excellence: Strengthen reliability, service ownership and how teams respond to and learn from incidents.

In your first 6–12 months, success could look like:

• Engineering leaders have clear direction, useful feedback and support to grow.
• Teams and Product leaders share a clear view of priorities, progress and delivery risks.
• Technical debt and system health are considered alongside new product work.
• Teams have made practical improvements to delivery, reliability and ways of working.

A career at PEXA starts with you! If you think you have the required skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t tick all the boxes. At PEXA we support your growth and help you discover your full potential.   Why join us

• Enjoy a dedicated Wellness Day each quarter, giving you time to pause, recharge and focus on your wellbeing
• Four weeks workcation per year - work from an approved country
• Take the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional annual leave per year
• Your growth matters to us. Learn from the best, build your skills through PEXA Academy and grow your career 
• Generous performance-based incentives, including an opportunity to own a stake in PEXA through our equity program
• Earn a $3,000 referral bonus when someone you recommend joins the PEXA team
• A hybrid working model with two days in the office and three days remote, supporting flexibility, balance and in-person connection 
• Plus, a complimentary lunch provided in office everyday 

Our commitment to our people and a better future At PEXA we want you to embrace your best self each day, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate, so that every person can reach their full potential. We want our people to feel equally valued, supported and celebrated. With market-leading benefits that make a difference, we’re committed to supporting individuals, families and carers. Your culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and other attributes make you unique! We couldn't be prouder to have a team that reflects the richness of our wider community.   We're a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.   Stay Connected A career at PEXA is exciting, challenging and rewarding, and we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the team. You can learn more about life at PEXA on our website and social channels too.