Senior Systems Engineer

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 Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Deel’s core internal infrastructure. The Infrastructure Engineer ensures the reliability, security, and scalability of the backbone systems that keep the company running globally. You will oversee cloud-based services, identity providers, and network connectivity, ensuring high availability of all internal systems and leading the transition toward a fully automated and secure corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Saturday through Wednesday week (with Thursday and Friday off)

• Design, deploy, and manage Deel’s global IT infrastructure, focusing on high availability, scalability, and security of internal services.
• Administer and optimize core cloud platforms and identity providers (e.g., Google Workspace, Okta), ensuring secure and seamless access management.
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust architecture and advanced SAML/SSO integrations across all corporate applications.
• Automate infrastructure tasks and internal workflows using scripting languages to reduce manual intervention and improve system efficiency.
• Manage corporate network connectivity and security, including VPNs, SD-WAN, and firewall configurations for global offices.
• Partner with the Security team to implement hardening standards, vulnerability patching, and compliance controls across the IT landscape.
• Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues that impact core infrastructure or cross-platform integrations.
• Oversee the lifecycle of backend IT systems, from initial architectural design to ongoing maintenance and eventual decommissioning.
• Drive the technical evaluation and implementation of new infrastructure tools and services to support company growth.
• Document infrastructure designs, system configurations, and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and business continuity.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on infrastructure or systems engineering in a cloud-first environment.

• Deep expertise in managing and securing Cloud-based services (SaaS/IaaS) and Identity Providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD).
• Proven experience with Zero Trust frameworks, SAML, SSO, and advanced authentication technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with Network Security (VPN, Firewalls, DNS, DHCP) and connectivity in a distributed global environment.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate system administration and integrations.
• Advanced knowledge of MDM systems (Mac and Windows) from an infrastructure and policy-level perspective.
• Experience in managing global system integrations and API-based workflows between IT platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across Engineering and Security teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex infrastructure migrations with minimal supervision.

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 via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.

As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.

This application process may utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

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