Associate Director, Engineering

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.

Summary
The Associate Director of Engineering is a newly introduced leadership role at Deel, responsible for managing and scaling engineering teams within the Performance Review & Org Chart domain. This role will be critical in ensuring engineering efforts align with business objectives, customer needs, and Deel’s growth strategies. You will lead multiple teams, driving the development and execution of Deel’s product roadmap while fostering a high-performing and collaborative engineering culture. You will play a key role in defining expectations, refining processes, and shaping the role for future hires.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor Team Leads and their teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and career growth.

• Lead the Performance Review & Org Chart domain.

• Scale engineering operations by structuring and optimizing processes to ensure efficiency as the team grows.

• Ensure teams deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced, iterative environment using agile practices.

• Provide technical leadership in system design, troubleshooting, and debugging, ensuring scalable and reliable software solutions.

• Lead complex problem-solving initiatives, performing root cause analysis on critical issues.

• Oversee hiring and team expansion, building teams from scratch and onboarding engineers to hit the ground running.

• Work closely with senior leadership to align engineering strategies with Deel’s overall business goals.

• Act as a hands-on leader when necessary, stepping in for technical problem-solving and occasional coding tasks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years managing multiple engineering teams.

• Experience leading teams in a B2B SaaS environment, ideally working with enterprise customers.

• Proven ability to build teams from scratch, launch new products, and scale engineering operations.

• Strong technical expertise in backend or full-stack development, with proficiency in modern web server frameworks like Python, JavaScript, and front-end technologies like React or Angular.

• Strong system design skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.

• Hands-on experience with debugging and problem resolution, including using developer tools and observability platforms like Datadog.

• Customer-centric mindset, ensuring rapid response to critical issues and a focus on delivering an exceptional user experience.

• Proven experience in hiring and growing teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and collaborate effectively across time zones.

• HR tech experience is a plus but not required.

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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