Posted 10 months ago
Backend Software Engineer (Infrastructure-Focused)
@ Xsolla
Remote in Canada
Overview
Xsolla, a global commerce company serving the video game industry, is hiring a Backend Software Engineer with an infrastructure focus for its Technology team. The role builds and evolves backend services and Infrastructure as Code that drive dynamic Kubernetes scaling, with reliability at scale.
Pay:
$130,000–$160,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
- Architect Infrastructure as Code driving dynamic Kubernetes scaling
- Build and maintain Docker-based deployment pipelines
- Monitor, troubleshoot and improve system performance and reliability
Requirements summary:
- Deep hands-on Kubernetes experience, including autoscaling
- Strong experience running Dockerized workloads
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript
- Practical Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or similar)
- Experience operating scalable backend systems in production
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Department | Software development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | education |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Xsolla
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Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games.
Full company description
Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.
- LinkedIn followers
- 51,099
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,222
- Reported office locations
- 15260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 2230, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, US
- Komsomolsky Ave., 1, Perm, 614000, RU
- 13F, T412 Building 412, Seoul, Gangnam-gu 135-879, KR
- Krausenstraße 9, Berlin, BE 10117, DE
- Vertical Corporate Tower B Avenue 10, The Vertical Bangsar South City,, No. 8 Jalan Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur, 59200, MY
- 2002B Raffles City Office Building No. 1 Dongzhimen South Street, Beijing, Dongcheng District, CN
- No. 11-12 Tak Hing Street, Suites 1401-02 ,14/F, Rightful Centre,, Tsim Sha Tsui , HK
- 6 EU Tong Sen Street, #10-15, Singapore, SG
- South West Delhi, Delhi 110075, IN
- Dubai, 390226, AE
- 25 Canada Square, London, England E14 5LQ, GB
- Dublin, IS
- Limassol, CY
- Tokyo, JP
- Business categories
- Billing
- Payments
- Video Games
- Other recorded names
- Xsolla
- Specialties
- game payments
- local payment solutions
- online game monetization
- microtransactions
- in-game payment solutions
- in-game payments
- online game payments
- in-game monetization
- game monetization
- billing
- billing services
- payment gateway
- fraud management
- gaming
- game publishing
- game development
- mobile game monetization
- video game funding
- revenue building
- and video game discoverability
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Sherman Oaks, CA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Specialties | game paymentslocal payment solutionsonline game monetizationmicrotransactionsin-game payment solutionsin-game paymentsonline game paymentsin-game monetizationgame monetizationbilling |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 38 |
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ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer with a strong infrastructure mindset to join our Technology team. This role sits at the intersection of backend development and platform engineering, with Kubernetes as a first-class concern, not just a deployment target.
Our platform dynamically scales hundreds of servers daily, orchestrating isolated runtime environments inside Kubernetes pods. You’ll help design, build, and evolve the backend services and infrastructure systems that make this possible—focusing heavily on Infrastructure as Code, dynamic scaling, and reliability at scale.
If you enjoy working close to the metal (while still writing application code), thinking in systems, and solving problems where application behavior and infrastructure behavior are deeply intertwined, this role is for 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 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
- Architect and evolve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that drives dynamic Kubernetes scaling and orchestration
- Build and maintain Docker-based deployment pipelines and runtime images
- Design and optimize deployment and scaling strategies across many services and environments
- Collaborate closely with engineering and DevOps to ensure systems are resilient, observable, and secure
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Document infrastructure patterns, operational workflows, and best practices
- Stay current with emerging tools and approaches in cloud infrastructure and backend systems
Qualifications & Skills
- Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including: Autoscaling and capacity management, Cluster-level behavior and lifecycle concerns, and Production debugging and incident response
- Strong experience building and running Dockerized workloads
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript for backend services
- Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
- Experience designing and operating scalable backend systems in production
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, we’re not just building a business; we’re 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 Backend Software Engineer position, we will conduct a background check that may include:
- Criminal history check
- Employment verification
- Education verification
Relevance to Job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position due to responsibilities such as accessing confidential company data and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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 [email protected].
By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to [email protected].
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