Engineering Team Lead | Mexico/Canada

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—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
The Impact You’ll Have:
As a Team Lead, Engineering at Deel, you will lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 professionals, with a balance of leadership (50%) and hands-on technical work (50%). You will drive technical excellence, mentor your team, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. By fostering collaboration and adopting best practices, you will ensure the team meets organizational goals and delivers exceptional user experiences. user experiences.
Get Ready To:
Lead with Technical and Team Excellence:
Serve as a technical leader, combining hands-on development with strategic oversight.
Design, code, and deliver high-quality, scalable applications with Node.js
Provide mentorship and technical guidance, fostering growth and skill development within the team.
Ensure best practices in development, testing, and deployment, driving innovation and excellence.
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical quality.
Elevate Team Effectiveness:
Collaborate closely with product and design teams to create extraordinary user experiences.
Drive technical planning and execution, balancing short-term objectives with long-term system health.
Promote Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Strategize and Execute for Impact:
Define and implement technical strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Lead innovation through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem-solving.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives.
Build Teams and Foster Culture:
Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams, ensuring alignment with company values.
Manage performance cycles, provide structured feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive.
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration:
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.
Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
Push back on product decisions when necessary, presenting well-reasoned arguments to prioritize technical health, scalability, and long-term success.
Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines.
Must-have (non-negotiable technical bar)
Strong software engineering fundamentals:
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
Experience designing maintainable, scalable systems
Ability to write clean, structured, and testable code
Strong SQL skills:
Ability to write complex 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
Strong problem-solving ability:
Root cause analysis across code, data, and systems
Experience working in production environments:
Handling incidents, debugging issues, and managing escalations
You’re the Leader We’re Looking For if You:
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.
Bonus Points:
Experience navigating cross-browser and cross-platform development challenges.
Knowledge with Nodejs, JS
Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
Knowledge of additional tech stacks or expertise across multiple technical domains.
——- VERSION FRANÇAISE
Ingénieur(e) Responsable d’équipe | Amérique latine/Canada
Qui nous sommes, c’est ce que nous faisons.
Deel est la plateforme tout-en-un de paie et de RH pour les équipes mondiales. Notre vision est de débloquer les opportunités mondiales pour chaque personne, chaque équipe et chaque entreprise. Conçue pour la façon dont le monde travaille aujourd’hui, Deel réunit SIRH, paie, conformité, avantages sociaux, gestion de la performance et gestion des équipements au sein d’une seule plateforme fluide. Grâce à des outils alimentés par l’IA et à une infrastructure de paie entièrement détenue en propre, Deel accompagne chaque type de travailleur dans plus de 150 pays, aidant les entreprises à se développer plus intelligemment, plus rapidement et de manière plus conforme.
Parmi les plus grandes entreprises au monde à fonctionnement distribué, notre équipe de 7 000 personnes réparties dans plus de 100 pays parle 74 langues et cultive une culture connectée et dynamique qui favorise l’apprentissage continu et l’innovation pour nos clients.
Pourquoi faire partie de notre réussite ?
En tant qu’entreprise SaaS (logiciel en tant que service) à la croissance la plus rapide de l’histoire, Deel transforme la façon dont les talents du monde entier se connectent à des entreprises de premier plan, en abolissant les frontières qui limitaient traditionnellement les embauches et les opportunités de carrière. Nous ne construisons pas seulement des logiciels ; nous créons l’infrastructure du travail de demain, permettant une économie mondiale plus diversifiée et inclusive. En 2024 seulement, nous avons versé 11,2 milliards de dollars à des travailleurs dans près de 100 devises et fourni des soins de santé et des avantages sociaux à des travailleurs dans 109 pays, pour que chacun soit payé et protégé, où qu’il se trouve.
Notre dynamique se reflète dans nos réalisations et la satisfaction de nos clients : CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, et une reconnaissance répétée sur la liste des meilleures entreprises de Y Combinator, tout en maintenant une note moyenne de 4,83 sur 5 issue de 15 000 avis sur G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple et Google.
Votre expérience chez Deel sera un véritable accélérateur de carrière. À l’avant-garde de la révolution mondiale du travail, vous relèverez des défis complexes qui touchent la vie professionnelle de millions de personnes. Grâce à notre élan, soutenu par une valorisation de 17,3 milliards de dollars et un ARR (revenu récurrent annuel) de 1 milliard de dollars en un peu plus de cinq ans, vous aurez un impact significatif tout en développant une expertise qui fera de vous un·e leader recherché·e dans la transformation du travail

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