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Technical Lead
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Posted:
27 March 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for aTechnical Leadwho is strategic hands-on and deeply committed to engineering excellence to join our engineering team. The best candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced highly collaborative and exceptionally dynamic setting and is excited to lead technical initiatives shape architectural decisions and mentor engineers while building scalable systems that power products used by game developers worldwide.
Strong leadership and technical expertise in backend engineering are essential along with extensive experience in Go distributed systems and production-grade infrastructure. The ability to balance technical vision with business prioritiesdriving modernization efforts while maintaining delivery momentumwill be key to your success in this role.
If youre passionate about building high-performing engineering teams and love creating robust scalable solutions that empower the gaming industry we would love to hear from you!
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 1500 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.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Initiate and lead discussionson technical solutions and architecture.
- Influence technical decision-makingand set standards for sound engineering practices.
- Lead refactoring and modernization effortswhile maintaining delivery timelines.
- Identify and prioritize technical debtto ensure long-term codebase health.
- Collaborate with product and engineering leadsto balance business goals with technical integrity.
- Build and deliver end-to-end software solutionsin a fast-paced environment.
- Take ownership of production issuesand define efficient triage and resolution processes.
- Implement robust test coverageand uphold strong code review standards.
- Enhance developer experienceby improving tools processes and workflows.
- Act as ahands-on technical leaderwho guides mentors and inspires the engineering team.
REQUIREMENTS
- 8 yearsof experience in software development.
- 2 yearsof experience working withGo.
- 2 yearsof experience as aTechnical Lead.
- Strong experience withPostgreSQLand/orMySQL.
- Proficiency withGitDockerKubernetes andHelm.
- Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQand/orKafka).
- Basic understanding of frontend frameworks (Reactand/or).
- Basic knowledge ofcloud computing(Google Cloud Platformpreferred).
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience buildingscalable secure Login-as-a-Service platforms.
- Deep understanding ofOAuth2OIDCSAMLJWT andsession/token management.
- Strong knowledge ofsocial loginSSO andfederated identity.
- Experience designingmulti-tenant identity systemswith isolation and configurability.
- Experience deliveringdeveloper-friendly APIs SDKs and integration documentation.
- Excellent English communication skills- both technical and non-technical.
$140000 - $190000 a year
Benefits:
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team so we prioritize the physical mental and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical dental and vision PTO and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together were not just building a business; were cultivating a community that values creativity collaboration and the transformative power of play.
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team so we prioritize the physical mental and emotional well-being of our employees and their families through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes medical dental and vision PTO and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together were not just building a business; were cultivating a community that values creativity collaboration and the transformative power of play.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the Technical Lead we will conduct a background check that may include the following.
Criminal history check.
Employment verification.
Education verification.
Relevance to job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
Accessing confidential company data
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Handling sensitive financial information/ managing budgets /accessing funds
Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices please contact emailprotected
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Facilities Management
- Biotechnology
- Creative Production
- Design And Estimation
- Architecture
About Company
Find out how you can launch, monetize and scale your video games worldwide, with no upfront costs, using Xsolla's comprehensive suite of tools and services.
