Engineering Manager - Data

The role / impact As our 'Engineering Manager - Data', you will lead the engineering team responsible for creating and maintaining core models on our data platform.

In this role, you will

• balance strategic leadership with technical delivery, shaping platform architecture while staying close enough to execution to ensure delivery, stability, and quality standards are met.
• You will empower and grow senior engineering talent, establish operational standards, and manage risk and dependencies across key quarterly initiatives.
• Partnering closely with product, platform, and security teams, you will ensure high-quality, scalable data products are delivered to solve meaningful customer problems.
• The team & how they connect The 'Dataverse' team consists of nine engineers located across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada who build and maintain the core models in our data platform.
• Working across remote locations, the team collaborates closely to manage cross-team dependencies and maintain continuous alignment.
• They foster an environment grounded in knowledge sharing, constructive feedback, and empathy for stakeholders.
• Initially, the role may focus on Designing and building core models on the data platform using AWS and Snowflake infrastructure.
• Streamlining real-time data flows and streaming architecture across platform services.
• Leading delivery execution for complex data platform initiatives while managing dependencies and risks.
• Coaching senior engineers, elevating engineering standards, and supporting team adoption of DataOps practices.
• Where and how you can work This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements based out of our Sydney or Melbourne offices.
• You can balance remote work with designated office boost days to connect, whiteboard, and collaborate in person with your team.
• Here are some of the things we're looking for, for this role: A background in data platform delivery alongside data engineering expertise and data modelling capability.
• Practical familiarity with cloud infrastructure like AWS and Snowflake, along with an understanding of real-time streaming technologies and data flows.
• Your leadership style combines delivery focus with the technical breadth required to guide architectural decisions and step in hands-on when required.
• Proven capability in coaching senior engineers, setting clear expectations, and supporting individual career progression.
• Demonstrated proficiency managing platform health, establishing Service Level Objectives, and leading operational performance.
• Strong collaborative skills to build trusted relationships across product, platform, and security teams.
• Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match!
• At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.