Who we are is what we do.
Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.
The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.
Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.
Why should you be part of our success story?
A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.
We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.
After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.
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
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Guide and mentor Team Leads and their teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and career growth.
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Lead the Performance Review & Org Chart domain.
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Scale engineering operations by structuring and optimizing processes to ensure efficiency as the team grows.
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Ensure teams deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced, iterative environment using agile practices.
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Provide technical leadership in system design, troubleshooting, and debugging, ensuring scalable and reliable software solutions.
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Lead complex problem-solving initiatives, performing root cause analysis on critical issues.
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Oversee hiring and team expansion, building teams from scratch and onboarding engineers to hit the ground running.
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Work closely with senior leadership to align engineering strategies with Deel’s overall business goals.
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Act as a hands-on leader when necessary, stepping in for technical problem-solving and occasional coding tasks.
Qualifications
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10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years managing multiple engineering teams.
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Experience leading teams in a B2B SaaS environment, ideally working with enterprise customers.
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Proven ability to build teams from scratch, launch new products, and scale engineering operations.
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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.
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Strong system design skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
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Hands-on experience with debugging and problem resolution, including using developer tools and observability platforms like Datadog.
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Customer-centric mindset, ensuring rapid response to critical issues and a focus on delivering an exceptional user experience.
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Proven experience in hiring and growing teams.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and collaborate effectively across time zones.
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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
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Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
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Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
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Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
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The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available
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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 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.
