AI Engineering Team Lead

About the role

Deel is looking for an AI Engineering Team Lead to drive technical excellence and deliver scalable AI‑powered solutions. You will lead a cross‑functional team of 6‑10 engineers, balancing hands‑on development with strategic oversight in a fast‑moving, startup‑like environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Design, code, and ship high‑quality, scalable applications using modern tech stacks such as Node.js and Python.
• Collaborate with product, data, and design teams to define AI‑driven features and ensure they meet user experience standards.
• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence across the team.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading engineering teams, preferably in AI or machine‑learning contexts.
• Strong hands‑on development background with a focus on building production‑grade software.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Node.js
• Python

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of global work at a fast‑growing SaaS company.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI tools and a supportive, diverse team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.