Engineering Manager

Xero1 weeks ago

Location

AU: Melbourne: (260 Burwood Rd)

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 180,000 – 250,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Mar 5, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

An Engineering Manager role at Xero focused on leading a data streaming solutions team, responsible for designing, building, and operating critical data platforms. The ideal candidate will excel in technical leadership, team development, and driving high-performance engineering practices in a collaborative, innovative environment.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead and develop engineering teams responsible for data streaming solutions

Technical Strategy: Drive delivery practices, improve system stability, and design scalable data platforms

Performance Management: Coach and mentor engineers, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional growth

Operational Excellence: Ensure reliability and resilience of data streaming solutions through robust monitoring and SLO management

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and security teams to manage dependencies and solve customer problems

What we look for

Technical

Data StreamingComprehensive understanding of real-time data processing technologies

Service Level ObjectivesExperience in defining and managing operational performance metrics

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Management ExperienceMinimum 5-7 years of engineering management experience, with 3+ years managing data or platform engineering teams

Technical LeadershipProven track record of leading high-performing technical teams and driving strategic technical initiatives

Skills

Required skills

People LeadershipExperience managing data specialist teams with proven ability to build and maintain team culture

Data Streaming TechnologiesDeep understanding of modern data product development lifecycles and real-time streaming technologies

Operational ReliabilityExpertise in managing incident response and establishing Service Level Objectives (SLOs)

Stakeholder EngagementStrong ability to build collaborative relationships and manage cross-team dependencies

Nice to have

DataOpsExperience with DataOps tools and Agile practices

Technical ArchitectureExperience in shaping architectural design decisions and consulting with principal engineers

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 180,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Benefits

Flexible Work Model

Hybrid working arrangement with remote and office options

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth

Team Collaboration

Regular team 'boost days' to foster connection and alignment

Inclusive Culture

Commitment to hiring based on skills, passion, and unique perspectives

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruitment team to assess background and initial fit
2
Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion about engineering management experience, team development strategies, and technical vision
3
System Design Interview — Technical interview focusing on data streaming architecture, scalability, and system reliability
4
Cultural Fit Interview — Meeting with team members to assess collaboration style and alignment with Xero's values
5
Final Leadership Interview — Conversation with senior engineering leadership about strategic approach and potential contributions