Job Overview
Date Posted
Posted on 10th January 2026
Expiration Date
Expires on 11th March 2026
Salary
Negotiable
Job Categories
Technical Director---EngineeringDirector of-EngineeringEngineering DirectorDirector of-Software-EngineeringDirector Of-Platform-EngineeringDirector Of-Quality-EngineeringHead of-Engineering
Deel is a global payroll and HR platform that is looking for a Director, Engineering to lead its EOR engine, which enables compliant, global employment for hundreds of thousands of people.
Deel is a global payroll and HR platform that is looking for a Director, Engineering to lead its EOR engine, which enables compliant, global employment for hundreds of thousands of people. The role requires technical expertise, organizational mastery, and leadership skills to manage a team of 55+ engineers and drive high performance through direct feedback and technical mentorship.
Requirements
- Expert-level ability designing and scaling highly-available, distributed systems
- Elite backend expertise (Node.js/PostgreSQL) and experience navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional data models and integrations
- Hands-on experience with modern debugging techniques, cloud-native infrastructure (AWS), and rapidly diagnosing/resolving deep system issues in high-pressure production environments
- Experience managing "teams of teams" (50+ headcount) with a track record of optimizing structure, communication, and delivery across multiple workstreams
- Passion for the "engine" of a product—logic, data integrity, and complex workflows
Benefits
- Stock grant opportunities
- Additional perks and benefits
- The flexibility of remote work
- Optional WeWork access