Team Lead, Engineering, Forward Deployed

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800  million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Get Ready To:

Lead with Technical and Client-Centric Excellence

• Guide and grow a small engineering team (2+ engineers), balancing leadership and mentorship with hands-on technical execution.

• Collaborate directly with clients to understand technical requirements, co-design solutions, and act as their trusted engineering partner.

• Write production-level code primarily using Node.js, TypeScript, and RESTful APIs.

• Deliver scalable, performant, and reliable backend systems while addressing client-specific needs and use cases.

• Conduct code reviews and uphold high standards in development, testing, and deployment.

Represent Deel to Clients — and Clients to Deel

• Serve as a technical advisor to enterprise clients, supporting onboarding, integration, and post-sale expansion.

• Translate business requirements into robust engineering solutions and feed real-world client insights into product planning.

• Work closely with Product Managers, Solutions Engineers, and Backend/Frontend teams to deliver both custom and scalable platform improvements.

• Ensure the best possible customer experience by solving technical issues quickly and thoroughly.

Drive Strategy and Execution

• Lead sprint planning, technical roadmap discussions, and cross-functional collaboration to align client expectations with backend delivery.

• Identify technical risks and proactively manage mitigation strategies.

• Innovate through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and automation.

Foster Culture and Growth

• Hire, mentor, and support the professional development of your team members.

• Champion a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

• Cultivate an inclusive team environment where people feel empowered and supported.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience in fast-paced SaaS, B2B, or enterprise environments.

• 2+ years of technical leadership experience — ideally with small or agile teams.

• Strong technical foundation in Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and SQL/PostgreSQL.

• Proven success working directly with external clients or cross-functional stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with non-technical audiences.

• Experience mentoring engineers and setting best practices for backend development.

• A bias for action, ownership, and solving customer problems end-to-end.

You’re the Leader We’re Looking For if You:

• Enjoy blending engineering depth with client-facing impact.

• Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and take initiative.

• Think strategically while diving deep into the technical details.

• Communicate effectively across disciplines — from backend logic to business value.

Bonus Points

• Experience in fintech, HR tech, or global compliance platforms.

• Familiarity with third-party APIs (e.g., HCM, ERP, or Accounting integrations).

• Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Technical Consultant).

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visitingour careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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