About this role
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.
Deel is building the future of work.
As part of that mission, we are building a global financial infrastructure to power payroll, payments, treasury, compliance, and accounting at scale. We already process tens of billions in annual payment volume, supporting hundreds of thousands of workers and tens of thousands of businesses worldwide.
As we move toward IPO readiness, we are doubling down on building regulated, scalable, and auditable financial systems — spanning wallets, ledgers, reconciliation, invoicing, and global payment orchestration.
We are looking for a Head of Engineering (Fintech Platform) to lead this next phase.
Role OverviewYou will lead the engineering organization responsible for Deel’s end-to-end financial infrastructure, including:
Payments orchestration & PSP integrations
Wallets & regulated entity flows (FBO / safeguarding)
General Ledger & accounting automation
Treasury, FX, and liquidity systems
Billing, invoicing, and revenue flows
Reconciliation & financial data integrity
Fincrime & compliance systems
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, finance, and compliance, with direct impact on Deel’s ability to scale globally and meet IPO-grade standards.
What You’ll Do1. Own the Fintech Engineering VisionDefine and execute the technical strategy for Deel’s financial infrastructure
Build a scalable, modular architecture across payments, ledger, treasury, and compliance
Drive the evolution toward real-time, event-driven financial systems
2. Lead Product-Centric EngineeringPartner deeply with Product, Finance, Treasury, and Compliance
Ensure teams deliver business outcomes, not just features
Embed product thinking into engineering culture in the era of LLMs
Drive clarity on what gets built, why, and in what order
3. Build for Scale, Accuracy, and ReliabilityDesign systems handling high transaction volumes and global scale
Ensure idempotency, consistency, and fault tolerance across all financial flows
Lead architecture for:
Wallet-to-wallet / wallet-to-payout flows
Multi-currency and FX handling
High-throughput payment processing
4. Deliver IPO-Grade Financial InfrastructureDrive engineering execution across three core pillars:
Controls
SOX readiness, auditability, permissions, separation of duties
Strong internal controls embedded in systems
Compliance
Regulated entities (MTL, PI, EMI) across US, EU, UK, and beyond
KYC, AML, transaction monitoring
Accounting
Enable fast and accurate close (target 5–7 days)
Build and scale General Ledger and MCP (Multi-Channel Posting) infrastructure
Reduce manual reconciliation through automation
5. Build an AI-First Fintech PlatformMake AI a core building block of both engineering and financial systems:
AI in EngineeringEnable developers to leverage LLMs across the development lifecycle:
Code generation and refactoring
Automated reviews and validation
Detection of logical inconsistencies in financial flows
AI in Financial SystemsApply AI to:
Reconciliation → automated matching, break detection, resolution suggestions
Accounting validation → detect inconsistencies before posting to financial systems
Transaction monitoring → anomaly detection and risk scoring
Data integrity → identify silent corruption or inconsistencies across systems
AI in Operations & CloseBuild systems that:
Detect risks to book close timelines in real time
Explain discrepancies in financial data
Suggest or execute corrective actions
MCP Servers & AI InfrastructureDesign and evolve MCP server infrastructure as a foundation for:
AI-assisted financial workflows
Standardized access to financial data and services
Safe execution of automated or AI-driven actions
Ensure MCP servers enable:
Controlled, auditable interaction between AI systems and financial data
Secure orchestration of actions across payments, treasury, invoicing, and accounting
Clear boundaries between decision-making (AI) and execution (systems)
AI Governance & SafetyEnsure all AI systems are:
Auditable and explainable
Compliant with financial and regulatory requirements
Designed with strong guardrails for correctness and risk management
5. Drive Operational ExcellenceEstablish strong engineering processes, SLAs, and reliability standards
Reduce incidents impacting financial data
Build high-signal monitoring and observability for financial systems
Ensure systems are audit-ready and explainable
6. Build and Scale High-Performing TeamsLead multiple teams across:
Payments orchestration
Ledger & accounting
Treasury
Billing & invoicing
Reconciliation
Fincrime
Hire, mentor, and develop senior engineering leaders and ICs
Maintain a culture of:
Ownership
Speed with control
High accountability
7. Drive Cross-Team AlignmentAlign engineering across Product, Finance, Legal, and Compliance
Resolve cross-functional friction and unblock execution
Bring structure to complex, multi-team initiatives
Must HaveProven experience as Head of Engineering / Director / Senior EM in fintech or financial systems
Built or scaled systems in companies like Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, Wise, Revolut, Coinbase, or similar
Deep experience with:
Payments infrastructure
Ledger/accounting systems
High-scale distributed systems
Experience in regulated environments:
KYC / AML
Compliance systems
Financial reporting constraints
What You BringTechnical LeadershipStrong backend expertise (Node.js / TypeScript preferred, or similar stack)
Deep understanding of:
Distributed systems
Event-driven architectures
Data consistency and reconciliation
Financial Systems UnderstandingStrong grasp of:
Payments and PSP
Double-entry accounting and General Ledger design
Reconciliation systems at scale
FX and multi-currency flows
Treasury operations
Execution at ScaleExperience scaling systems handling billions in transaction volume
Built systems with:
High concurrency
Idempotency guarantees
Strong audit trails
Product MindsetAbility to translate business problems into technical solutions
Strong prioritization and trade-off decision-making
Focus on delivering real customer and business value
LeadershipExperience managing multiple teams and senior leaders
Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments
You’re a Great Fit If YouThink in systems, not features
Balance speed and control in a fintech environment
Are obsessed with data correctness and financial integrity
Can navigate complex, cross-border regulatory constraints
Build trust with C-suite, Finance, and Engineering teams
Take ownership of critical, business-impacting systems
Bonus PointsExperience preparing systems for IPO readiness (SOX, audit, close processes)
Built or operated:
Wallet systems
Payment orchestration layers
Treasury or liquidity platforms
Automated reconciliation systems
Experience with:
NetSuite or similar ERP integrations
Event-driven accounting systems
MCP / real-time posting infrastructures
Why JoinBuild one of the most advanced global fintech stacks
Operate at massive scale across multiple regulated entities
Play a key role in Deel’s IPO journey
Work on problems at the intersection of:
Payments
Compliance
Accounting
Infrastructure
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at [email protected].
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