Posted 11 months ago
Tech Lead — Backend Gaming Services Integrations
@ Xsolla
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Xsolla is hiring a Tech Lead to own architecture, integrations, and technical direction for systems bridging Xsolla's platform with external backend gaming service providers. The role leads engineers, designs scalable integration workflows, and works closely with provider and internal product teams. The posting states full-time employment and unlimited Flexible Time Off.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical strategy and architecture for third-party backend integrations
- Design scalable solutions connecting external game services with Xsolla
- Serve as subject-matter expert on identity, inventory, entitlements and matchmaking
- Mentor engineers and lead code reviews
- Improve observability, monitoring and deployment stability
Requirements summary:
- Deep understanding of game backend systems
- Proven experience designing large-scale or distributed system integrations
- SDK/API design and microservices experience
- Cloud-native, CI/CD and DevOps familiarity
- Strong communication and technical leadership skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Software development |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Wellness, 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 are seeking a Tech Lead to own the architecture, integrations, and technical direction for systems that bridge Xsolla’s platform with external backend gaming service providers.
This role requires strong technical leadership, deep understanding of game backend ecosystems, and the ability to design scalable integration workflows across multiple platforms. You will guide a team delivering high-impact features that unify services.
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical strategy and architecture for integrations with third-party backend gaming service providers.
- Design robust, scalable solutions that connect external game backend services with Xsolla’s ecosystem.
- Act as the primary subject-matter expert on backend gaming systems, including identity, inventory, entitlements, progression, matchmaking, and social features.
- Collaborate with external provider teams and internal Xsolla product/engineering groups to align APIs, workflows, and use cases.
- Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient data flows across all integration surfaces.
- Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and promote best practices in software architecture.
- Improve observability, monitoring, and deployment stability across integrated systems.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of game backend systems and services (identity, entitlements, inventory, progression, matchmaking, etc.).
- Proven experience designing integrations between large-scale platforms or distributed systems.
- Proven experience SDK/API design skills and experience with microservices architectures.
- Familiarity with cloud-native environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication, cross-team collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
- Background in gaming infrastructure, live game operations, or high-load server systems.
- Experience working with SDK-driven integrations or external technical partners.
Nice to Have
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 through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off 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.
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]
Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers
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