About the Job:
Deel is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform designed 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. We support every worker type in over 150 countries, helping businesses scale smarter and more compliantly.
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As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will be integral to transforming our APIs into a strategic advantage. Your primary responsibilities will include building and enforcing standards, improving consistency, and aligning product and engineering teams toward a shared vision. You will drive governance and infrastructure that supports the evolution of APIs while maintaining quality.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Deel’s API program, establishing ownership, accountability, and operational structure.
- Create and enforce scalable API standards and governance practices.
- Design and implement a comprehensive API evaluation system.
- Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to drive alignment on API priorities.
- Ensure APIs are consistent, performant, and reliable.
- Work with Developer Experience engineers to support API builders.
- Conduct customer research to identify integration pain points.
- Manage API quality discussions across the organization.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in technology roles, with 5+ years in high-growth environments.
- Deep expertise in modern API design (REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI).
- Operational excellence in API governance and lifecycle management.
- Strong technical fluency and ability to collaborate with engineers and product managers.
- Data- and customer-driven decision maker.
- Hands-on familiarity with API tools and infrastructure.
- General technical knowledge of software development processes.
- Proficiency with BI tools and excellent presentation skills.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is assumed as the operational language of Deel and the position involves extensive collaboration across global teams.
Total Rewards:
Deel offers competitive pay, stock grant opportunities, and scalable benefits. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, along with additional perks based on employment status and location.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodation will be provided on request for applicants with disabilities.
