Deel
SaaS
TeamLead,Infra(Giger)
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“Team Lead, Infra (Giger) at Deel. Skills: Infrastructure leadership, Kubernetes at scale, Distributed systems design, Developer sandbox platform architecture. Lead a team of 6-8 engineers. Drive technical vision for the developer sandbox platform”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable engineers to develop, test, and deploy faster; Spin up fully functional, production-like environments in minutes; Ensure each sandbox is completely isolated; Empower teams to experiment freely, test infrastructure changes, and validate code safely at scale; Operate the largest Kubernetes cluster at Deel; Spin up 300 sandboxes daily for hundreds of engineers; Build the control plane, tooling, and infrastructure primitives that hundreds of Deel engineers depend on; Drive the technical vision for the developer sandbox platform; Own the architecture and execution of one of Deel's most strategically important internal products; Shape the roadmap; Raise the team's bar; Build the culture that thrives in Deel’s fast-paced environment; Ensure day-to-day operations; Drive innovation and excellence; Ensure stability of the platform; Align platform capabilities with business objectives; Achieve high-performance, scalability, and availability demands; Optimize Kubernetes cluster capacity, scheduling, and cost; Ensure shared objectives are met
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges
On-call shifts, Distributed team management across multiple timezones
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript or Go/Python, 5+ years of experience in infrastructure: AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, CNCF landscape – not only using it but setting it up and maintaining at scale, 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring engineers, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional distributed teams of 6+ people across multiple timezones, Experience with Postgres/MySQL, Experience with Nats/Kafka and building event-driven architectures on top of it, Proven experience in designing and architecting distributed systems with high-performance, scalability, and availability demands, Experience operating Kubernetes clusters at scale (1000+ nodes, 30k+ pods) – including capacity planning, scheduling, and cost optimization, Experience designing and operating systems that extend Kubernetes – whether by building operators and controllers, integrating and customizing third-party ones or architecting custom platform primitives on top of Kubernetes APIs, Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Nice to Have
Have built internal developer platforms (in-house or with tools like Okteto, Gitpod, Crafting) or Kubernetes operators, Have production experience with Postgres Operators, e. g. CloudNativePG or Zalando, Have multi-region and multi-cloud experience
What You'll Do.
Lead a team of 6-8 engineers
Drive technical vision for the developer sandbox platform
Own architecture and execution of the developer sandbox platform
Stay close to architecture
Provide support to engineers
Serve as a leader driving decision-making
and day-to-day operations
Ensure best practices in development
Manage on-call shifts and provide support
and ensure stability of the platform for developer sandboxes
Define and drive the technical roadmap
Lead innovation in developer sandbox infrastructure
Make principled architectural decisions on cost
Manage performance cycles
Provide structured feedback
Support professional growth of team members
Cultivate a culture of collaboration
and engineering excellence
Foster an environment where all team members thrive
Partner with recruiting on open roles
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a distributed team; Provide mentorship and technical guidance; Drive innovation and excellence; Represent Giger in cross-functional discussions; Work closely with DevOps, DBA and InfoSec teams; Coordinate efforts across teams; Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions to stakeholders; Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Drive decision-making, Shape the roadmap, Strategize and execute for impact, Manage performance cycles
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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