Ai Engineer, Backend

OverviewAs Backend Engineer, AI, you will ship robust backend features at Deel Speed, using AI tools to accelerate development while preserving quality.You will collaborate with product, frontend, design, and QA to translate requirements into scalable services across 150+ countries.Your work will include building AI-powered workflows and ensuring production readiness through thorough engineering practices.This role appeals to those who want to shape the future of work with scalable, secure software and meaningful impact.Compensaciones / BeneficiosStock grant opportunitiesRemote work flexibilityWeWork access (optional)Diversity and inclusion initiativesAccommodations for disabilitiesCompetitive total rewardsResponsabilidadesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and scope featuresLeverage AI coding tools (e.g., Claude) to accelerate development while critically reviewing AI-generated codeBuild and ship AI products, workflows, and agentsContribute to the full Software Development Lifecycle from discovery to deploymentDevelop robust features, APIs, databases, and infrastructure with a focus on qualityOwn end-to-end feature delivery (design, develop, test, deploy, monitor, iterate)Maintain high-quality standards through rigorous testing and customer-focused developmentCommunicate with non-technical stakeholders, explain constraints, and align teamsUnblock teams by diagnosing issues quickly and proposing solutionsAdhere to Deel’s code review, testing, deployment, and security practicesTake accountability for service excellence and optimize performanceRequisitos principales3+ years as Backend/Software EngineerExperience shipping AI-enabled products and handling production issuesProficiency in NodeJS or PythonStrong code quality and knowledge of patterns and best practicesSQL and NoSQL fundamentals, especially PostgreSQL and ORM libraries (Sequelize, TypeORM)Experience shipping products using Claude with ability to prompt, review AI output, and choose when to write code manuallyExcellent written and verbal communication; strong remote collaboration and async work experienceUnderstanding of secure coding, data handling, and complianceAbility to own work from design to production and optimize when neededAwareness of cost optimization and resource utilizationFollow company security and operational standardsExcellent communicationRemote collaborationProactive problem-solvingNodeJSPythonSQL

Experience shipping AI-enabled products and handling production issues Proficiency in NodeJS or Python Strong code quality and knowledge of patterns and best practices SQL and NoSQL fundamentals, especially PostgreSQL and ORM libraries (Sequelize, TypeORM) Experience shipping products using Claude with ability to prompt, review AI output, and choose when to write code manually Excellent written and verbal communication; strong remote collaboration and async work experience Understanding of secure coding, data handling, and compliance Ability to own work from design to production and optimize when needed Awareness of cost optimization and resource utilization Follow company security and operational standards Excellent communication Remote collaboration Proactive problem-solving NodeJS Python SQL