Solutions Engineer, Global Payroll

Deel; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Deel is redefining how global teams get paid by delivering a comprehensive payroll and HR platform across 150+ countries. The Solutions Engineer for Global Payroll will partner with Deel’s Global Payroll go-to-market and internal teams to translate client needs into compliant, scalable payroll solutions.

You’ll support the sales cycle from discovery through implementation, ensuring credibility and value for prospective clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Solutions Engineer / Pre-Sales Consultant.
• Experience with Global Payroll or HCM platforms.
• Background in best-in-class payroll-based integrations (Workday and SAP/SuccessFactors).

Responsibilities

• Work directly with go-to-market teams to showcase the value of Deel’s Global Payroll Platform and drive technical wins.
• Consult with prospective customers to assess payroll practices and identify optimization opportunities.
• Own solution discovery, RFP responses, platform demonstrations, and integration workshops during sales cycles.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering and Operations to advocate for prospect needs and refine value messaging.
• Stay up-to-date on global payroll legislation, trends, and best practices to improve offerings.
• Support Partnership & Marketing-led initiatives.
• Translate complex client needs into actionable, scalable, and compliant solutions across the sales process.

Skills

Solutions Engineer

Pre-Sales

Global Payroll

HCM integration

Workday

SuccessFactors

Technical storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

SuccessFactors

Job description

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.

Summary

The Solutions Engineer for Global Payroll, will partner directly with the Deel’s Global Payroll go-to-market and internal teams for success. In this role, you’ll work hand‑in‑hand with our Global Payroll Account Executives to support prospective clients as they explore Deel’s Global Payroll offering, playing an essential part in showcasing value and credibility within our platform. You’ll be instrumental in translating complex client needs into actionable, scalable, and compliant solutions—supporting every stage of the sales process from discovery through to implementation hand‑off.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with our go-to-market teams to showcase the value of Deel’s Global Payroll Platform to deliver technical wins.
• Consult with prospective customers to assess their current payroll practices and identify areas for improvement & optimisation.
• Act as the technical voice during sales cycles — owning solution discovery, RFP responses, platform demonstrations & integration workshops.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering and Operations to advocate for prospect needs, accelerate deal velocity, & refine value messaging.
• Constructive disruption - challenge the status quo, always looking for opportunities to scale, improve & refine.
• Stay up-to-date on global payroll legislation, trends, and best practices to continuously improve service offerings & maintain industry expertise.
• Support Partnership & Marketing led initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Solutions Engineer / Pre-Sales Consultant
• Previous experience working for a Global Payroll or HCM organisation
• A background and understanding of best in class HCM and ERP payroll based integration, especially Workday and SuccessFactors