Lead and manage global software engineering teams to drive technical initiatives, ensuring high-quality delivery of scalable products while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
ABOUT US
At Xsolla, we believe that great games begin as ideas, driven by the curiosity, dedication, and grit of creators around the world. Our mission is to empower these visionaries by providing the support and resources they need to bring their games to life. We are committed to leveling the playing field, ensuring that every creator has the opportunity to share their passion with the world.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and beyond, we partner with industry leaders like Valve, Twitch, and Ubisoft to clear the paths for innovation in gaming. Our global reach spans over 200 geographies, offering more than 700 payment methods in 130+ currencies.
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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.
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).
- 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.
Nice to Have
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: [email protected]
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