Deel
SaaS
SeniorBackendEngineer(AIfocus)
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“Senior Backend Engineer (AI focus) at Deel. Skills: Backend engineering, AI integration, Node.js, PostgreSQL. Build backend services. Bring AI capabilities to life”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in backend/full-stack engineering, JavaScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, API integration skills, Hands-on experience integrating AI APIs into production systems, Comfort working with unstructured/messy data and ETL pipelines
Nice to Have
Python scripting experience for AI workflows, Familiarity with OpenAI, Gemini, or Anthropic APIs, Experience building chatbot or conversational interfaces, Prompt engineering fundamentals, Document/file parsing (CSV, PDF, Excel)
What You'll Do.
Build backend services
Bring AI capabilities to life
Collaborate with ML engineers
Create AI-powered tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with ML engineers; Collaborate with operations
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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