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Tech Lead – MIT Team

@ Xsolla

Montréal, Quebec

$135k–$150k/yrOn-siteFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Xsolla, a global commerce company serving the video game industry, is hiring a Tech Lead for its Monetization Integration Team. The role leads design and delivery of HTML-based monetization integration flows, UI components and tools, and mentors engineers. The posting states full-time employment and a benefits program including medical, dental, vision and PTO.

Pay:

$135,000–$150,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design and implementation of HTML-based monetization integration flows
  • Drive modernization and refactoring of MIT codebases
  • Own production issues and guide incident resolution
  • Mentor and guide engineers

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Deep proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Experience with React, Next.js or similar frameworks
  • Experience as a Technical Lead

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-12-04
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record, education
Perks mentionedPaid 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
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Reported total investment
0

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryComputer Games
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersSherman Oaks, CA
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2005
Specialtiesgame paymentslocal payment solutionsonline game monetizationmicrotransactionsin-game payment solutionsin-game paymentsonline game paymentsin-game monetizationgame monetizationbilling
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Job description

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a MIT (Monetization Integration Team) Tech Lead to drive the technical direction and delivery of monetization-focused integration solutions. This includes leading the development of HTML-based integration flows, UI components, and tools that help partners implement Xsolla’s monetization products quickly and reliably. The role blends hands-on engineering, architectural ownership, and leadership of a team working on integration-level and user-facing experiences.

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 the design, architecture, and implementation of HTML-based monetization integration flows and supporting tools.
  • Drive modernization, refactoring, and performance improvements across MIT codebases.
  • Define, document, and enforce engineering standards and best practices for integration-focused development.
  • Collaborate with product, design, backend, and platform teams to deliver smooth and reliable monetization integrations.
  • Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt to ensure codebase stability and long-term maintainability.
  • Build and deliver end-to-end UI solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend integration points.
  • Own production issues, guiding triage, incident management resolution, and systemic improvements.
  • Maintain strong code review practices and ensure solid test coverage for integration-critical components.
  • Improve overall development quality through automation, stronger testing pipelines, and adoption of AI-assisted tooling to accelerate implementation, reduce manual work, and increase consistency.
  • Mentor and guide engineers, supporting growth and sound technical judgement.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 5+ years of software development experience, with strong expertise in web technologies.
  • Deep proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and integration-focused UI work.
  • Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar).
  • Solid understanding of API-driven workflows and backend integration patterns.
  • Familiarity with templating, bundling, build systems, and deployment workflows.
  • Strong experience with Git workflows and continuous integration practices.
  • Demonstrated experience acting as a Technical Lead or leading engineers through complex systems.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across engineering and product.
  • Good English communications skills.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience building developer-oriented integration guides, templates, or SDKs.
  • Familiarity with PHP or Go environments.
  • Scrum/Kanban experience
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Knowledge of client-side performance optimization and observability tools.
  • Experience in monetization, payments, or game-related economic systems.
  • Understanding of usability and UX concerns for integration-focused interfaces.

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 Tech 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

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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