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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 150+ countrieshelping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Who We Are Is What We Do.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 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 countriesensuring 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 Combinators 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 momentumbacked by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five yearsyou'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary
The Director of Engineering is responsible for overseeing the engineering teams that build and maintain Deels cutting-edge technology platform. You will lead the development, execution, and scaling of Deels product roadmap, ensuring that the companys engineering efforts are aligned with its business objectives, customer needs, and growth strategies. You will guide a team of engineers and collaborate closely with product, design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that Deels products and solutions are reliable, scalable, secure, and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

Guide and mentor Team Leads and their teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and career growth.
Streamline processes and optimize workflows to enhance the operational efficiency of FinTech projects.
Ensure teams embrace agile practices, delivering high-quality code in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Lead across the full development lifecycle, contributing to system architecture, specifications, and hands-on coding when needed.
Design and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions using Node.js and React.js, driving innovation through rapid prototyping.
Work closely with senior leadership, ensuring engineering strategies align with company goals.
Build strong, clear communication channels with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve shared project success.

Technologies You Need to Know (3 = Strong requirement, 2 = Good skills, 1 = Familiar with)

(3) Growth mindset and leadership:You bring a deep understanding of how engineering can accelerate product-led growth. You're data-minded, outcome-oriented, and energized by experimentation. You know how to collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Data to prioritize the right bets and execute quickly. Youre hands-on when needed , from architectural reviews to team design , and you know how to scale both systems and people.
(3) Cross-functional collaboration:Youve worked in cross-functional teams where engineering, product, and marketing align to drive user growth. You understand what makes a good experiment, how to interpret product data, and how to maintain velocity without compromising quality. You know how to balance short-term impact with long-term scalability, and you're comfortable leading through evolving priorities.
(2) Technical depth and execution:You have Full-Stack engineering experience, ideally with Node.js and front-end frameworks like React. Youve worked with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and cloud infrastructure like AWS. Youve built or contributed to systems that support rapid testing, analytics, and iteration. You can lead architectural discussions and code reviews with credibility and confidence.

Youd Be a Great Fit If:

You bring 7+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including successfully managing managers or leading multiple engineering teams focused on growth initiatives.
You've successfully led and scaled high-performing growth engineering teams in rapid-growth environments, demonstrating expertise in evolving both technical systems and team structures to meet increasing demands.
You possess a strong product mindset, deeply understanding how engineering initiatives directly impact key growth metrics like user acquisition, activation, retention, and conversion. You're passionate about leveraging technology to solve user problems and drive business outcomes.
You thrive in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment, actively partnering with Product, Marketing, and Data teams. You're a proactive communicator and strategic thinker, confident in challenging assumptions and contributing to the overall growth strategy.
You maintain a strong technical acumen, capable of providing architectural guidance, unblocking complex engineering challenges, and delivering constructive, high-quality feedback in code reviews.
You're genuinely energized by data-driven experimentation (A/B testing, multivariate testing) and are adept at navigating and thriving in fast-paced, iterative environments where priorities can evolve rapidly.
You are a proactive leader with a bias for action, possessing well-reasoned opinions that drive clarity and build momentum for your teams. You naturally identify opportunities and champion solutions.
You are obsessed with business and user outcomes, moving beyond feature delivery to relentlessly focus on measurable impact and sustainable growth. You consistently connect engineering efforts to tangible value.

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 youll 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, were 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 visiting our 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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