Senior Back-End Engineer - Forward Deployed

• Engage directly with customers to understand their technical requirements and business objectives
• Design and implement tailored technical solutions, often using Deel's and our partner Accounting and HCMs' APIs, webhooks, and backend infrastructure
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Solutions Engineers, and Backend/Frontend Engineers to deliver both 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

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * 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 deep understanding of software engineering best practices
• Strong SQL skills, particularly with PostgreSQL - including query optimization, migrations, and modeling
• Hands-on API development experience, validation, and performance tuning

You're the engineer we're looking for if you:

• Love blending hands-on engineering with solving real customer problems
• Thrive in ambiguous environments and take ownership from idea to delivery
• Communicate clearly across functions and with clients - translating between technical and business needs

Bonus Points If You:

• Have worked in fintech, HR tech, or SaaS
• Have experience deploying solutions in customer environments (e.g., custom scripts, middlewares, internal APIs)

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

Helping people overcome communication barriers is the heart of what we do. Founded in Germany in 2017 by a team of engineers and researchers, DeepL has developed the world’s most accurate AI translation technology—enabling real-time, human-sounding translation.

Accessible via a web translator, browser extensions, desktop and mobile apps, and an API, DeepL supports a best-in-class translation experience in 34 languages and counting. Our 550-person team operates across four European hubs in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Poland.