Deel
SaaS
AIEngineeringTeamLead
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“AI Engineering Team Lead at Deel. Skills: AI/LLM Capability, Software engineering fundamentals, SQL skills, APIs and distributed systems, Data analysis proficiency, Problem-solving ability, Production environment experience. Lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 professionals. Drive technical excellence”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver scalable, innovative solutions; Ensure the team meets organizational goals; Deliver exceptional user experiences; Ensure successful delivery
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Root cause analysis across code, data, and systems; Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hands-on experience with AI tools, LLMs, or AI-augmented development workflows, Proven ability to integrate or leverage AI capabilities within applications, Experience working with modern AI frameworks, RAG systems, prompt engineering, or agent orchestration, Demonstrated expertise in building AI-powered features or systems in production environments, Understanding of LLM behavior, non-determinism, cost optimization, and hallucination detection, Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, Experience designing maintainable, scalable systems, Ability to write clean, structured, and testable code, Ability to write complex SQL queries from scratch, Deep understanding of data structures and query performance/impact, Experience working with APIs and distributed systems, Debugging integrations and system interactions, Understanding data flow across services, Data analysis proficiency, Experience with analyzing data and leveraging it into actionable insights, Root cause analysis across code, data, and systems, Experience working in production environments, Handling incidents, debugging issues, and managing escalations, Backend Engineer or Frontend Engineer background with demonstrated AI capability, Robust experience in product companies where you've shipped features and driven user impact, Thrive in environments requiring both technical expertise and leadership, Combine strategic vision with attention to detail in decision-making, Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and team success, Drive innovation while balancing immediate goals with long-term technical health
Nice to Have
Experience navigating cross-browser and cross-platform development challenges, Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities
What You'll Do.
Lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 professionals
Drive technical excellence
Foster collaboration and adopt best practices
Ensure the team meets organizational goals
Deliver exceptional user experiences
Serve as a technical leader
combining hands-on development with strategic oversight
and deliver high-quality
scalable applications
Provide mentorship and technical guidance
Ensure best practices in development
Conduct thorough code reviews
Drive technical planning and execution
Promote Agile methodologies
Facilitate knowledge sharing
cross-team collaboration
and continuous improvement
Define and implement technical strategies
Lead innovation through rapid prototyping
iterative development
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions
Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams
Manage performance cycles
provide structured feedback
and support professional growth
Cultivate a culture of collaboration
and engineering excellence
Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive
and other engineering teams
Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects
Communicate technical challenges
and solutions effectively
Push back on product decisions when necessary
multi-team technical challenges
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with product and design teams; Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement; Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions; Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment on goals; Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects and ensure shared objectives are met; Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines
Communication Scope
Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Drive technical planning and execution, Balancing short-term objectives with long-term system health, Lead innovation through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem-solving, Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery
Full Job Description
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+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 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 $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—yo
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