Deel

Back-End Engineer - Forward Deployed

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Human Resources Technology, Payroll Services, HR Software, SaaSIndustries

Forward-Deployed Integration Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not specified

Position Overview

Deel is seeking a highly technical and collaborative Forward-Deployed Integration Engineer to work at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer success. This role involves collaborating directly with strategic customers to understand their technical needs and implement tailored solutions, driving impact through custom integrations, automation workflows, and complex platform use cases. You will act as a technical advisor, representing Deel to clients and clients to Deel.

Responsibilities

  • Engage directly with customers to understand their technical requirements and business objectives.
  • Design and implement tailored technical solutions, often using Deel's and partner Accounting and HCMs' APIs, webhooks, and backend infrastructure.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Solutions Engineers, and Backend/Frontend Engineers to deliver customer-specific and scalable product improvements.
  • Contribute to product planning by feeding real-world customer use cases back into the roadmap.
  • Build and enhance product features, debug issues, and improve reliability at "Deel speed."
  • Provide exceptional technical support during onboarding, implementation, and post-sale expansion.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor, helping enterprise customers unlock the full power of Deel.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills, especially with non-technical stakeholders and external clients.
  • Experience delivering client-facing solutions, whether in implementation, consulting, or embedded technical roles.
  • 5+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack software engineer, ideally in SaaS or B2B platforms.
  • Fluency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, with a deep understanding of software development principles.

About Deel

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, built to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Our platform combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless experience. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries, enabling businesses to scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Deel is one of the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 5,000+ spanning over 100 countries and speaking 74 languages. We foster a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation.

As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with companies, breaking down barriers to hiring and career opportunities. We are building the infrastructure for the future of work, promoting a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, Deel paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries.

Deel's achievements and customer satisfaction have been recognized by CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and Y Combinator. We maintain a 4.83 average rating from over 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Capterra, Apple, and Google.

An experience at Deel is a career accelerator, placing you at the forefront of the global work revolution. You'll tackle complex challenges impacting millions of people's working lives. With our significant momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Skills

Back-End Development
Software Engineering
Payroll Systems
HRIS
Compliance
Benefits Administration
Performance Management
Equipment Management
AI Tools
Global Payroll
SaaS

Deel

HR platform for managing global workforces

About Deel

Deel provides a platform that helps businesses manage their international workforces more easily. It offers a range of services including payroll processing, compliance monitoring, and immigration support, all integrated into one system. This allows companies to handle various HR functions from a single platform, which is especially useful for those with employees in different countries. Deel stands out from its competitors by combining multiple HR services into one cohesive solution, making it simpler for businesses to operate globally. The goal of Deel is to streamline the management of global teams, ensuring that companies can focus on their core operations while staying compliant with local laws and regulations.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$660.4MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Stock Options

Risks

Rapid expansion may lead to integration challenges and cultural misalignment.
Exclusion from Rippling's tender offer could affect Deel's talent acquisition.
Zellis' AI-powered platform may intensify competition in the UK and Ireland.

Differentiation

Deel integrates contracts, payments, and taxes into a single interface.
Deel offers comprehensive HR solutions for managing international workforces.
Deel's platform supports local payroll processing and compliance monitoring.

Upsides

Deel's acquisition of Assemble enhances its HR platform capabilities.
Partnership with dLocal expands Deel's reach to 15 new countries.
Deel's $650 million funding highlights strong market position and growth potential.

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