ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help
developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie
to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and
monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games,
Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and
continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and
incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of
record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow
their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win,
developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com
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ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Software Development Director to
lead our global software engineering function. You will drive the execution of
high-impact technical initiatives and oversee multiple development teams
delivering scalable, secure, and innovative products that serve millions of
users worldwide.
The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader with deep technical acumen and a
proven track record of managing distributed engineering teams. You understand
how to balance speed with quality, coach engineering leaders, and foster a
culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
If you're passionate about driving large-scale software development in a
dynamic, product-led environment, and want to shape the future of a growing
technology company, we’d love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company
objectives. Provide architectural and organizational guidance to ensure
long-term scalability and success.
- Lead, mentor, and develop multiple engineering teams, including team leads
and senior developers. Establish clear goals and create growth opportunities
across a global, distributed team.
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of product and platform initiatives.
Continuously optimize workflows, development methodologies, and technical
decision-making.
- Guide the evolution of system architecture, ensuring scalability,
performance, and maintainability. Champion the adoption of modern
technologies and development practices.
- Partner closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and executive stakeholders to align
priorities, define technical requirements, and maintain a shared roadmap.
- Identify and mitigate risks across the development lifecycle. Promote best
practices in observability, security, testing, and release management.
- Foster a high-performance culture grounded in transparency, continuous
improvement, and a shared commitment to quality and innovation.
Qualifications & Skills
- 10+ years of experience in software development, including 5+ years in
engineering leadership roles.
- Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional engineering teams in
complex, high-growth environments.
- Strong expertise in modern architectures, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or
Azure), and microservices.
- Deep understanding of Agile development methodologies, CI/CD practices, and
engineering metrics.
- Experience managing distributed teams and scaling organizations across
multiple geographies.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of
interfacing with technical and non-technical leaders alike.
- Sharp decision-making and problem-solving ability in high-stakes
environments.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal).
Nice to Have
- Experience in the gaming, fintech, or platform-as-a-service industries.
- Familiarity with payments infrastructure, user-facing APIs, or developer
tools.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Certifications in cloud technologies, Agile practices, or technical
leadership.
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The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support
the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended
to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required.
By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background
checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will
comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled
confidentially.
Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute
any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with
applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal
information and respecting your privacy.
For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: careers@xsolla.com
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